From c0f983bd7e28dfa74d6f55892a59155c0f7261e4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: 1fHu Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:10:45 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] docs(dn): Simon Hu 03/12/26 --- src/design_notebooks/2026spring/yh4970.md | 12 ++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 12 insertions(+) diff --git a/src/design_notebooks/2026spring/yh4970.md b/src/design_notebooks/2026spring/yh4970.md index 07c3154f..ffdbf5b3 100644 --- a/src/design_notebooks/2026spring/yh4970.md +++ b/src/design_notebooks/2026spring/yh4970.md @@ -1,5 +1,17 @@ # Simon Hu - Design Notebook (Spring 2026) +## Week 11 +### Comments: +Writing the final project proposal, discussing the project with the team, and planning the next steps. + +The project is to build a simple AI accelerator chip, starting from a basic model like y = wx + b to demonstrate real ML computation in hardware. +The project is interesting but manageable, which we will focus on a minimal design (MAC units + control) while still following the full MPW flow (RTL → synthesis → layout) +It’s a strong project because it’s easy to understand, easy to present, and directly connected to real-world AI hardware (like GPUs/NPUs). + +We may also add a non-linear activation function (like ReLU) to make it more complete. + + + ## Week 10 ### Comments: Getting familiar with multiProject Wafer and planing the final project. From 9d6547c35f5f016ee4df20be9af00f054c8f5d98 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: 1fHu Date: Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:49:17 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 2/2] docs(dn): Simon Hu 04/19/26 --- src/design_notebooks/2026spring/yh4970.md | 4 ++++ 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+) diff --git a/src/design_notebooks/2026spring/yh4970.md b/src/design_notebooks/2026spring/yh4970.md index ffdbf5b3..ac6264ac 100644 --- a/src/design_notebooks/2026spring/yh4970.md +++ b/src/design_notebooks/2026spring/yh4970.md @@ -1,5 +1,9 @@ # Simon Hu - Design Notebook (Spring 2026) +## Week 12 +### Comments: +Final project proposal is produced. We will design an accelerator with a clear application. The design would be related to the radar. The goal of the project is to submit a research paper. + ## Week 11 ### Comments: Writing the final project proposal, discussing the project with the team, and planning the next steps.