Layer Normalization Layer
Libraries:
Deep Learning Toolbox /
Deep Learning Layers /
Normalization Layers
Description
The Layer Normalization Layer block normalizes input data across all channels for each observation independently.
After normalization, the layer scales the input with a learnable scale factor γ and shifts it by a learnable offset β.
This block accepts data that has dimensions corresponding to the format that you specify with the Data format block parameter.
The exportNetworkToSimulink
function generates this block to represent a layerNormalizationLayer
object.
Limitations
If you set the Data format parameter to
SSC
orSSSC
, the Layer parameter does not supportlayerNormalizationLayer
objects that have theOperationDimension
set to'channel-only'
.
Ports
Input
Port_1 — Input data
array
Input data to normalize. The data must have dimensions corresponding to the format that you specify with the Data format block parameter.
Data Types: single
| double
| int8
| int16
| int32
| int64
| uint8
| uint16
| uint32
| uint64
| fixed point
Output
Port_1 — Normalized output data
array
Normalized output data. The output data has dimensions corresponding to the format that you specify with the Data format block parameter.
Data Types: single
| double
| int8
| int16
| int32
| int64
| uint8
| uint16
| uint32
| uint64
| fixed point
Parameters
To edit block parameters interactively, use the Property Inspector. From the Simulink® Toolstrip, on the Simulation tab, in the Prepare gallery, select Property Inspector.
Main
Layer — Corresponding layer object
layer
(default) | layerNormalizationLayer
object
Specify the name of a workspace variable that contains a
layerNormalizationLayer
object from a trained network. The
Layer Normalization Layer block configures itself by using the
properties of the object and calculates the block output by using the learnable
parameters of the object.
Programmatic Use
Block Parameter:
Layer |
Type: workspace variable |
Values:
layerNormalizationLayer object |
Default:
'layer' |
Data format — Format of input data
CT
(default) | C
| SC
| SSC
| SSSC
Data format for the input data. The options use the same
notation as the fmt
argument of the
dlarray
object, except layer blocks do not support the Batch
(B
) dimension and instead assume an observation number of
1
.
Programmatic Use
Block Parameter:
DataFormat |
Type: character vector |
Values:
'CT' | 'C' | 'SC' |
'SSC' | 'SSSC' |
Default:
'CT' |
Data Types
Output minimum — Minimum output value for range checking
[]
(default) | scalar
Lower value of the output range that the software checks.
The software uses the minimum to perform:
Parameter range checking (see Specify Minimum and Maximum Values for Block Parameters (Simulink)) for some blocks.
Simulation range checking (see Specify Signal Ranges (Simulink) and Enable Simulation Range Checking (Simulink)).
Automatic scaling of fixed-point data types.
Optimization of the code that you generate from the model. This optimization can remove algorithmic code and affect the results of some simulation modes such as SIL or external mode. For more information, see Optimize using the specified minimum and maximum values (Embedded Coder).
Tips
Output minimum does not saturate or clip the actual output signal. Use the Saturation (Simulink) block instead.
Programmatic Use
To set the block parameter value programmatically, use
the set_param
(Simulink) function.
Parameter: | OutMin |
Values: | '[]' (default) | scalar in quotes |
Output maximum — Maximum output value for range checking
[]
(default) | scalar
Upper value of the output range that the software checks.
The software uses the maximum value to perform:
Parameter range checking (see Specify Minimum and Maximum Values for Block Parameters (Simulink)) for some blocks.
Simulation range checking (see Specify Signal Ranges (Simulink) and Enable Simulation Range Checking (Simulink)).
Automatic scaling of fixed-point data types.
Optimization of the code that you generate from the model. This optimization can remove algorithmic code and affect the results of some simulation modes such as SIL or external mode. For more information, see Optimize using the specified minimum and maximum values (Embedded Coder).
Tips
Output maximum does not saturate or clip the actual output signal. Use the Saturation (Simulink) block instead.
Programmatic Use
To set the block parameter value programmatically, use
the set_param
(Simulink) function.
Parameter: | OutMax |
Values: | '[]' (default) | scalar in quotes |
Output data type — Data type of output
Inherit: Inherit via internal
rule
(default) | Inherit: Keep MSB
| Inherit: Keep LSB
| Inherit: Inherit via back propagation
| Inherit: Same as first input
| Inherit: Same as accumulator
| <data type expression>
Choose the data type for the output. The type can be inherited, specified directly, or expressed as a data type object such as Simulink.NumericType
. When you choose Inherit: Inherit via internal rule
,
Simulink chooses a data type to balance numerical accuracy, performance, and generated code
size, while taking into account the properties of the embedded target hardware.
Programmatic Use
To set the block parameter value programmatically, use
the set_param
(Simulink) function.
Parameter: | OutDataTypeStr |
Values: | 'Inherit: Inherit via internal
rule' (default) | 'Inherit: Keep MSB' | 'Inherit: Keep LSB' | 'Inherit: Inherit via back propagation' | 'Inherit: Same as first input' | 'Inherit: Same as accumulator' | <data type expression> |
Lock data type settings against changes by the fixed-point tools — Prevent fixed-point tools from overriding data types
off
(default) | on
Select this parameter to prevent the fixed-point tools from overriding the data types you specify on this block. For more information, see Lock the Output Data Type Setting (Fixed-Point Designer).
Programmatic Use
To set the block parameter value programmatically, use
the set_param
(Simulink) function.
Block Parameter: LockScale |
Type: character vector |
Values: 'off' | 'on' |
Default: 'off' |
Integer rounding mode — Rounding mode for fixed-point operations
Floor
(default) | Ceiling
| Convergent
| Nearest
| Round
| Simplest
| Zero
Specify the rounding mode for fixed-point operations. For more information, see Rounding Modes (Fixed-Point Designer).
Block parameters always round to the nearest representable value. To control the rounding of a block parameter, enter an expression using a MATLAB® rounding function into the mask field.
Programmatic Use
To set the block parameter value programmatically, use
the set_param
(Simulink) function.
Parameter: | RndMeth |
Values: | 'Floor' (default) | 'Ceiling' | 'Convergent' | 'Nearest' | 'Round' | 'Simplest' | 'Zero' |
Saturate on integer overflow — Method of overflow action
off
(default) | on
Specify whether overflows saturate or wrap.
on
— Overflows saturate to either the minimum or maximum value that the data type can represent.off
— Overflows wrap to the appropriate value that the data type can represent.
For example, the maximum value that the signed 8-bit integer int8
can represent is 127. Any block operation result greater than this maximum value causes overflow of the 8-bit integer.
With this parameter selected, the block output saturates at 127. Similarly, the block output saturates at a minimum output value of -128.
With this parameter cleared, the software interprets the overflow-causing value as
int8
, which can produce an unintended result. For example, a block result of 130 (binary 1000 0010) expressed asint8
is -126.
Tips
Consider selecting this parameter when your model has a possible overflow and you want explicit saturation protection in the generated code.
Consider clearing this parameter when you want to optimize efficiency of your generated code. Clearing this parameter also helps you to avoid overspecifying how a block handles out-of-range signals. For more information, see Troubleshoot Signal Range Errors (Simulink).
When you select this parameter, saturation applies to every internal operation on the block, not just the output or result.
In general, the code generation process can detect when overflow is not possible. In this case, the code generator does not produce saturation code.
Programmatic Use
To set the block parameter value programmatically, use
the set_param
(Simulink) function.
Parameter: | SaturateOnIntegerOverflow |
Values: | 'off' (default) | 'on' |
Scale — Data type of scale
Inherit: Inherit via back
propagation
(default) | Inherit: Inherit from 'Constant value'
| <data type expression>
The block casts the value of the Scale
property of the object
that you specify with the Layer parameter to this data type.
The type can be inherited, specified directly, or expressed as a data type object such as Simulink.NumericType
.
Programmatic Use
To set the block parameter value programmatically, use
the set_param
(Simulink) function.
Parameter: | ScaleDataTypeStr |
Values: | 'Inherit: Inherit via back
propagation' (default) | 'Inherit: Inherit from 'Constant value'' | <data type expression> |
Offset — Data type of offset
Inherit: Inherit via back propagation
(default) | Inherit: Inherit from 'Constant value'
| <data type expression>
The block casts the value of the Offset
property of the object that you
specify with the Layer parameter to this data type. The type can be inherited, specified directly, or expressed as a data type object such as Simulink.NumericType
.
Programmatic Use
To set the block parameter value programmatically, use
the set_param
(Simulink) function.
Parameter: | OffsetDataTypeStr |
Values: | 'Inherit: Inherit via back
propagation' (default) | 'Inherit: Inherit from 'Constant value'' | <data type expression> |
Execution
Sample time — Option to specify sample time
-1
(default) | scalar
Specify the discrete interval between sample time hits or specify another type of sample time, such as continuous (0
) or inherited (-1
). For more options, see Types of Sample Time (Simulink).
By default, the block inherits its sample time based upon the context of the block within the model.
Programmatic Use
Block Parameter: SampleTime |
Type: character vector |
Values: scalar |
Default: '-1' |
Extended Capabilities
C/C++ Code Generation
Generate C and C++ code using Simulink® Coder™.
Version History
Introduced in R2024b
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