Data Communication via Memory and DMA - Data Communication via Memory and DMA - 2026.1 English - UG1603

AI Engine-ML Kernel and Graph Programming Guide (UG1603)

Document ID
UG1603
Release Date
2026-07-08
Version
2026.1 English

For non-neighboring AI Engine-MLs, you can establish similar communication using the DMA in the memory module associated with each AI Engine-ML. Each memory module uses ping-pong buffers and locks provide synchronization. There is increased communication latency and increased memory resources in comparison to shared memory communication.

Figure 1. Data Communication via Memory and DMA