SambaNova RDU (Reconfigurable Dataflow Unit)

Realizes: AI training and inference dataflow graphs

Reconfigurable Dataflow Units implement granular dataflow graphs by combining configurable tiles with per-tile scheduling and streaming data paths. Each tile bundles compute arrays, SRAM buffers, and intra-tile routers, enabling DataScale to keep thousands of MACs busy while mapping compiled tensor graphs to the dataflow fabric.

Examples

SambaNova DataScale RDU deployment

SambaNova DataScale orchestrates racks of RDUs, compiling large language models into streaming dataflow programs and pushing tensors through configurable tiles with fine-grained scheduling and pipelined memory access.

[MATRIX_MULTIPLY,AI_INFERENCE] high-throughput data-center accelerator ≈65 pJ per multiply-accumulate