A Multiplier-Free Convolution Neural Network Hardware Accelerator for Real-Time Bearing Condition Detection of CNC Machinery

In various industrial domains, machinery plays a pivotal role, with bearing failure standing out as the most prevalent cause of malfunction, contributing to approximately 41% to 44% of all operational breakdowns. To address this issue, this research employs a lightweight neural network, boasting a m...

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Main Authors: Yu-Pei Liang, Ming-You Hung, Ching-Che Chung
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-11-01
Series:Sensors
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/23/23/9437
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Summary:In various industrial domains, machinery plays a pivotal role, with bearing failure standing out as the most prevalent cause of malfunction, contributing to approximately 41% to 44% of all operational breakdowns. To address this issue, this research employs a lightweight neural network, boasting a mere 8.69 K parameters, tailored for implementation on an FPGA (field-programmable gate array). By integrating an incremental network quantization approach and fixed-point operation techniques, substantial memory savings amounting to 63.49% are realized compared to conventional 32-bit floating-point operations. Moreover, when executed on an FPGA, this work facilitates real-time bearing condition detection at an impressive rate of 48,000 samples per second while operating on a minimal power budget of just 342 mW. Remarkably, this system achieves an accuracy level of 95.12%, showcasing its effectiveness in predictive maintenance and the prevention of costly machinery failures.
ISSN:1424-8220