Forschung

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Aktive Forschungsprojekte und Kollaborationen

LeanMICS: Learning-Based Cross-Layer Reliability Management in Embedded Mixed-Criticality Systems

SecuReFET II: Secure Circuits through inherent Reconfigurable FET II

DART: Design Automation for Reconfigurable Transistors

X-ReAp: Cross(X)-Layer Runtime Reconfigurable Approximate Architecture

X-DNet: Energy-Efficient Distributed and In-Network Computing via Cross-Layer ApproXimation of Applications and Accelerators Software Campus (BMBF)

Developing energy-efficient and real-time solutions are from the main challenges in the era of 5G/6G, especially considering the ever-increasing complexity of computational algorithms in stream processing and AI-based applications. To address these concerns, computing is envisioned to become distributed and/or performed on-the-fly, while data is transmitted through the network elements (dubbed as In-Network Computing). In this context, the goal of X-DNet project is to improve performance- and energy-efficiency, through a HW/SW co-design approach. To achieve this end, we first reduce the complexity of applications using various ‘approximate computing’ techniques. Afterwards, we design different accelerator configurations, to be deployed in various network elements within the edge-to-cloud continuum.

TRR404 "Next Generation Electronics With Active Devices in Three Dimensions [Active-3D]"

The TRR404 "Next Generation Electronics With Active Devices in Three Dimensions [Active-3D]" is a Collaborative Research Center/Transregio between multiple universities/research centers. The role of our group is to assess complex circuit and system options for Active-3D environment, and to automate design environment for new 3D architectures. The central function of our group in this project is to develop and maintain a simplified electronic design automation environment that will allow the design of more complex systems in later phases. This is a crucial task since Active-3D eliminates boundaries between supply voltage and signals, memory, logic, and so forth, and therefore, new automated design strategies will be required and will need significant research and continuous interaction with all other project members.

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DI-ReDesign: Reconfigurable open source libraries and design tools for novel transistor technologies

The project aims to create an open design library for the development of integrated circuits with reconfigurable field-effect transistors (RFETs). Furthermore, an open-source toolchain will be developed and made available to facilitate industrial access to manufacturing using the new RFET technology for chip development. A special focus is also placed on exploring novel approaches for enhanced hardware security. Finally, resilience against structural side-channel attacks using optical and electron beam techniques will be demonstrated. This project is a multi-partner project between GLOBALFOUNDRIES LLC & Co. KG, Dresden, Ruhr University Bochum, University of Bremen, Fraunhofer Institute for Microstructure of Materials and Systems IMWS, and Technical University of Berlin.

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Postanschrift

Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Fakultät für Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik
Eingebettete Systeme
Postfach ID 29
Universitätsstraße 150
D-44801 Bochum

Kontakt

Sekretariat

Raum: ID 2/607
Telefon: (+49) (0) 234 32 - 17542
E-Mail: sekretariat-es@rub.de
RUB Lageplan & Anreise 

Professor

Prof. Dr. Akash Kumar
Raum: ID 2/609
Telefon: (+49) (0) 234 32 - 15677
E-Mail: akash.kumar(at)rub.de

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