feat(ascend): add RoPE kernel - #378
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Add an Ascend C RoPE implementation with fp16, bf16, and fp32 support, NPU registry dispatch, autograd wiring, build integration, and consolidated tests. Signed-off-by: chenyang <2082464740@qq.com>
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participant Caller
participant RoPEAscendOp
participant _C_npu
participant AscendKernel
Caller->>RoPEAscendOp: call(x, positions, theta)
RoPEAscendOp->>RoPEAscendOp: build cosine and sine tables
RoPEAscendOp->>_C_npu: call rope_apply_ascend
_C_npu->>AscendKernel: launch dtype-matched kernel
AscendKernel-->>RoPEAscendOp: return rotated tensor
RoPEAscendOp-->>Caller: restore output shape
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In `@rl_engine/kernels/ops/ascend/rotary_embedding/__init__.py`:
- Line 4: Add the targeted F401 suppression to the intentional RoPEAscendOp
re-export in the rotary_embedding package initializer, matching the existing
pattern used by the sibling ascend initializer.
In `@rl_engine/kernels/ops/ascend/rotary_embedding/rope.py`:
- Line 1: Run Black on the rotary embedding implementation in rope.py using the
repository’s configured Black settings, and commit the resulting formatting
changes without altering behavior.
In `@setup.py`:
- Around line 144-145: Remove the “-x” and “asc” arguments from the combined
BiSheng invocation in the setup configuration, allowing file extensions to infer
language per input; preserve compilation of both .asc Ascend C sources and the
host C++ pybind11 source in that invocation.
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| TORCH_CHECK(tableRows > 0, "rope: cos/sin table must contain at least one row"); | ||
| TORCH_CHECK(numRows % tableRows == 0, | ||
| "rope: n_rows must be divisible by the cos/sin table row count"); | ||
| auto aclStream = c10_npu::getCurrentNPUStream().stream(true); |
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#!/bin/bash
# Run on a host with two NPUs and the PR extension installed.
python - <<'PY'
import sys
import torch
import torch_npu
from rl_engine.kernels.ops.ascend.rotary_embedding.rope import RoPEAscendOp
from rl_engine.kernels.ops.pytorch.rotary_embedding.rope import NativeRoPEOp
if torch.npu.device_count() < 2:
sys.exit(0)
torch.npu.set_device(0)
x = torch.randn(1, 2, 7, 128, device="npu:1", dtype=torch.float16)
positions = torch.arange(7, device="npu:1", dtype=torch.long)
actual = RoPEAscendOp().forward(x, positions)
expected = NativeRoPEOp().forward(x, positions)
torch.npu.synchronize(1)
torch.testing.assert_close(actual, expected, rtol=2e-3, atol=2e-3)
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set -eu
printf '%s\n' '--- target source ---'
sed -n '235,305p' csrc/ascend/rope_ascend.asc
printf '%s\n' '--- nearby device/stream symbols ---'
rg -n -C 3 'getCurrentNPUStream|NPUGuard|DeviceGuard|set_device|x\.device|device\(' csrc/ascend csrc include 2>/dev/null | head -240
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printf '%s\n' '--- Ascend operator binding and call path ---'
rg -n -C 5 'rope_apply_ascend_forward|rope_ascend_forward|rotary|rope' csrc/ascend/ops_ascend.cpp rl_engine/kernels/ops/ascend/rotary_embedding/rope.py
printf '%s\n' '--- NPU guard and stream API references in repository/configuration ---'
rg -n -C 4 'c10_npu|NPUGuard|NPU.*Guard|Optional.*NPU|DeviceGuard|getCurrentNPUStream' . -g '!*.md' -g '!*.pyc' | head -260Repository: RL-Align/RL-Kernel
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torch_npu c10_npu getCurrentNPUStream NPUGuardImpl current device source
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In the torch_npu architecture, NPUGuardImpl is an implementation of the DeviceGuardImplInterface that manages NPU device and stream contexts [1][2]. It is central to how PyTorch interacts with Ascend NPU hardware by providing the necessary logic to handle device switching and stream management [3][4]. Key technical relationships include: 1. NPUGuardImpl and Stream Access: The NPUGuardImpl class implements the getStream method by calling c10_npu::getCurrentNPUStream [5][6]. Specifically, it retrieves the current stream for a given device index: c10::Stream NPUGuardImpl::getStream(c10::Device d) const noexcept { return c10_npu::getCurrentNPUStream(d.index).unwrap; } 2. getCurrentNPUStream Implementation: This function is defined in torch_npu/csrc/core/npu/NPUStream.cpp [7][8]. It initializes NPU streams if necessary, determines the device index (defaulting to the current device if -1 is passed), and returns the current stream associated with that device from internal storage [7][8]. 3. Role of NPUGuard: NPUGuard provides RAII-style management for NPU device contexts, utilizing the NPUGuardImpl class to perform operations like setting the device or managing streams efficiently [9]. These components are part of the torch_npu internal core, which facilitates the integration of Ascend NPU backends into the broader PyTorch C10 infrastructure [3][4].
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- 1: https://github.com/Ascend/pytorch/blob/15c68ef6/torch_npu/csrc/core/npu/impl/NPUGuardImpl.h
- 2: https://github.com/Ascend/pytorch/blob/a43cf84f/torch_npu/csrc/core/npu/impl/NPUGuardImpl.h
- 3: https://gitcode.com/Ascend/pytorch/blob/2799cd58d182e9c35e7b86803c3b3b2506b0d8c5/torch_npu/csrc/core/npu/impl/NPUGuardImpl.cpp
- 4: https://gitcode.com/Ascend/pytorch/blob/7c8b15af7225fe84a332b54e6af4977ca1d1927a/torch_npu/csrc/core/npu/impl/NPUGuardImpl.cpp
- 5: https://github.com/Ascend/pytorch/blob/a43cf84f/torch_npu/csrc/core/npu/impl/NPUGuardImpl.cpp
- 6: https://github.com/Ascend/pytorch/blob/15c68ef6/torch_npu/csrc/core/npu/impl/NPUGuardImpl.cpp
- 7: https://github.com/Ascend/pytorch/blob/a43cf84f/torch_npu/csrc/core/npu/NPUStream.cpp
- 8: https://github.com/Ascend/pytorch/blob/15c68ef6/torch_npu/csrc/core/npu/NPUStream.cpp
- 9: https://github.com/Ascend/pytorch/blob/15c68ef6/torch_npu/csrc/core/npu/NPUGuard.h
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In the context of the Ascend PyTorch (torch_npu) codebase, NPUGuard and NPUStream.h are integral components for managing NPU (Neural Processing Unit) device contexts and asynchronous stream operations [1][2]. NPUGuard is a RAII (Resource Acquisition Is Initialization) utility class—similar in pattern to c10::DeviceGuard—used to automatically set the active NPU device for the duration of a scope [1][3]. When an NPUGuard object is instantiated with a specific device index (e.g., NPUGuard device_guard{device_index}), it ensures that subsequent operations within that scope are executed on the intended NPU device [1][2]. This is commonly used in initialization functions, stream management, and synchronization routines to prevent accidental execution on the wrong device [1][3][2]. NPUStream.h defines the interface and management logic for NPU streams, which are used to manage asynchronous execution queues on the NPU [1]. These streams allow for parallelized operations and are managed via pools within the torch_npu library [1][2]. Developers typically use these components together by: 1. Including NPUStream.h and NPUGuard.h where NPU-specific operations are performed [1][3][2]. 2. Using NPUGuard to switch to the target device context before creating, initializing, or synchronizing streams [1][2]. 3. Interfacing with NPUStream objects to handle command queues and stream synchronization [1][2]. Example usage pattern: NPUGuard device_guard{device_index}; // Operations here are bound to device_index auto stream = c10_npu::getCurrentNPUStream(device_index); These utilities are core to the torch_npu framework's ability to maintain compatibility with PyTorch's device management abstractions while supporting the specific requirements of Ascend NPUs [1][2].
Citations:
- 1: https://github.com/Ascend/pytorch/blob/15c68ef6/torch_npu/csrc/core/npu/NPUStream.cpp
- 2: https://github.com/Ascend/pytorch/blob/master/torch_npu/csrc/distributed/ProcessGroupHCCL.cpp
- 3: https://github.com/Ascend/pytorch/blob/15c68ef6/torch_npu/csrc/libs/init_npu.cpp
Guard x.device() before selecting the launch stream.
getCurrentNPUStream() uses the current NPU when called without a device argument. If the current NPU differs from x.device(), this launch can use a stream on the wrong NPU for the tensor pointers. Add an RAII NPUGuard for x.device() before line 277, or use the device-specific stream API.
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Silence F401 on this intentional re-export.
flake8 fails with F401, '.rope.RoPEAscendOp' imported but unused, so the linting job blocks. The sibling rl_engine/kernels/ops/ascend/__init__.py marks the same re-export pattern with # noqa: F401.
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-from .rope import RoPEAscendOp
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In `@rl_engine/kernels/ops/ascend/rotary_embedding/__init__.py` at line 4, Add the
targeted F401 suppression to the intentional RoPEAscendOp re-export in the
rotary_embedding package initializer, matching the existing pattern used by the
sibling ascend initializer.
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In `@rl_engine/kernels/ops/ascend/rotary_embedding/rope.py` at line 1, Run Black
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CANN bisheng compiler -x asc option mixing .asc kernel sources with host C++ pybind11 source in one command
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The BiSheng compiler (bisheng) is a heterogeneous compiler for Ascend AI processors that handles both Host-side C++ code and Device-side Ascend C (.asc) kernel code [1][2]. For your specific goal of mixing.asc kernel sources with Host C++/pybind11 code in a single command, you generally do not need a specific "asc" option to perform the mixing itself. Instead, the compiler supports heterogeneous compilation by accepting multiple source files (both.cpp and.asc) in a single command invocation [3][4]. Compilation Approaches: 1. Single-Command Compilation: You can pass both your host source (e.g., your pybind11 C++ file) and your.asc kernel file directly to the bisheng compiler [3]. The compiler will identify the file types and perform the necessary heterogeneous compilation [3][2]. Example: bisheng main.cpp kernel.asc -o my_extension.so --shared -I/path/to/pybind11/include -I${ASCEND_HOME_PATH}/include --npu-arch=dav-2201 2. Separate Compilation and Linking: For larger projects or those using pybind11, it is common practice to compile them into object files first and then link them [3][5]. - Compile the kernel: bisheng -c kernel.asc -o kernel.o --npu-arch=dav-2201 - Compile the host/pybind11 code: bisheng -c main.cpp -o main.o -I/path/to/pybind11/include -I${ASCEND_HOME_PATH}/include - Link: bisheng kernel.o main.o -o my_extension.so --shared Important Considerations: - Architecture Flag: You must specify the NPU architecture using the --npu-arch flag (e.g., dav-2201, dav-3510) to ensure the device code is compiled for the correct target [3][6]. - Pybind11 Integration: Ensure you include the paths to your pybind11 headers and the Python development headers in your include search path (-I) [3]. Since you are creating a Python extension, you will typically use the --shared flag to produce a shared object (.so) file [7][8]. - Extern Declarations: Ensure the kernel launch function (the <<<>>> call) defined in your.asc file is declared with extern "C" or similar visibility in your host C++ code so that it can be linked correctly [3][5]. For complex projects, it is recommended to use CMake with the ASC language support provided by the Ascend toolkit [9][10], which automates the handling of these compilation and linking details.
Citations:
- 1: https://gitcode.com/cann/asc-devkit/blob/master/docs/guide/%E7%BC%96%E7%A8%8B%E6%8C%87%E5%8D%97/%E7%BC%96%E8%AF%91%E4%B8%8E%E8%BF%90%E8%A1%8C/%E7%AE%97%E5%AD%90%E7%BC%96%E8%AF%91/%E6%AF%95%E6%98%87%E7%BC%96%E8%AF%91%E5%99%A8.md
- 2: https://asc.gitcode.com/guide/programming_guide/compilation_and_execution/operator_compilation/bisheng_compiler.html
- 3: https://gitcode.com/cann/asc-devkit/blob/master/examples/01_simd_cpp_api/02_features/04_compile/00_basic_compile/README_en.md
- 4: https://www.hiascend.com/document/detail/en/canncommercial/800/opdevg/BishengCompiler/atlas_bisheng_10_0003.html
- 5: https://gitcode.com/cann/asc-devkit/blob/master/examples/01_simd_cpp_api/02_features/04_compile/01_separate_compile/README_en.md
- 6: https://gitcode.com/cann/asc-devkit/blob/master/examples/01_simd_cpp_api/02_features/04_compile/03_static_library_compile/README_en.md
- 7: https://www.hiascend.com/document/detail/en/CANNCommunityEdition/850/opdevg/BishengCompiler/atlas_bisheng_10_0012.html
- 8: https://gitcode.com/cann/asc-devkit/blob/master/examples/01_simd_cpp_api/02_features/04_compile/02_dynamic_library_compile/README.md
- 9: https://gitcode.com/cann/ops-math/pull/2520
- 10: https://gitcode.com/cann/asc-devkit/blob/master/cmake/asc/asc_modules/CMakeASCInformation.cmake
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site:hiascend.com bisheng "-x asc" input language
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In the context of the BiSheng compiler used for Ascend AI processor development, the command line option -x asc specifies that the input source file should be treated as Ascend C (often abbreviated as ASC) code [1][2][3]. When using the bisheng command, the -x option tells the compiler to parse and compile the input file based on a specific syntax or language [1]. By setting it to -x asc, you are explicitly indicating that the source file follows the Ascend C programming language, which is used for developing operators on Ascend AI hardware [4][2][5]. This option is commonly used in the following scenarios: 1. When compiling source files that have standard C++ extensions (such as.cpp or.c) but contain Ascend C code [4][2][5]. 2. When explicitly identifying.asc extension files, although the compiler can often identify the language from the extension automatically [1][2][3]. Example usage: bisheng -x asc add_custom.cpp -o add_custom --npu-arch=dav-xxxx [4][2][5] In this example, -x asc ensures the compiler interprets the contents of add_custom.cpp according to the Ascend C language specification, which includes heterogeneous programming extensions required for AI Core device kernels [1][6].
Citations:
- 1: https://www.hiascend.com/document/detail/en/canncommercial/850/opdevg/BishengCompiler/atlas_bisheng_10_0010.html
- 2: https://www.hiascend.com/doc_center/source/zh/CANNCommunityEdition/900/programug/Ascendcopdevg/atlas_ascendc_10_10074.html
- 3: https://www.hiascend.com/document/detail/zh/canncommercial/900/programug/Ascendcopdevg/atlas_ascendc_10_10074.html
- 4: https://www.hiascend.com/doc_center/source/zh/CANNCommunityEdition/900/programug/Ascendcopdevg/atlas_ascendc_10_00037.html
- 5: https://www.hiascend.com/document/detail/zh/canncommercial/83RC1/opdevg/Ascendcopdevg/atlas_ascendc_10_00037.html
- 6: https://www.hiascend.com/eng/cann/bisheng
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site:gitcode.com/cann/asc-devkit bisheng "-x" "asc"
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In the context of the bisheng compiler, which is used for developing operators for Ascend AI processors, the command argument -x asc is used to explicitly specify the programming language of the source file being compiled [1][2]. When -x is followed by asc, it instructs the compiler to treat the input file as Ascend C source code [1]. This is often used in build systems (such as CMake) or manual command-line compilations to ensure the compiler correctly identifies and processes the language dialect used for AI Core operator development, even if the file extension might not automatically trigger that recognition or if explicit language enforcement is required [2]. For example, in a CMake module, this is commonly implemented as: <CMAKE_ASC_COMPILER> -o -c -x asc
Citations:
- 1: https://gitcode.com/cann/asc-devkit/pull/1939/diffs
- 2: https://gitcode.com/cann/asc-devkit/blob/9.0.0-beta.2/cmake/asc/asc_modules/CMakeASCInformation.cmake
- 3: https://gitcode.com/cann/asc-devkit/blob/master/docs/guide/%E7%AE%97%E5%AD%90%E5%AE%9E%E8%B7%B5%E5%8F%82%E8%80%83/%E5%85%B8%E5%9E%8B%E7%AE%97%E5%AD%90%E5%AE%9E%E8%B7%B5%E6%A1%88%E4%BE%8B/SIMD%E7%AE%97%E5%AD%90%E5%AE%9E%E7%8E%B0/Add%E7%9F%A2%E9%87%8F%E7%AE%97%E5%AD%90%E5%AE%9E%E8%B7%B5/%E5%85%A5%E9%97%A8%E5%8A%9F%E8%83%BD%E8%90%BD%E5%9C%B0.md
- 4: https://gitcode.com/cann/asc-devkit/pull/3587/diffs
Remove -x asc from the combined BiSheng invocation. BiSheng can infer Ascend C from .asc files and compile host .cpp files in the same invocation. -x asc overrides that inference for subsequent inputs, so it also treats csrc/ascend/ops_ascend.cpp as Ascend C instead of host C++, which can break the pybind11 build.
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In `@setup.py` around lines 144 - 145, Remove the “-x” and “asc” arguments from
the combined BiSheng invocation in the setup configuration, allowing file
extensions to infer language per input; preserve compilation of both .asc Ascend
C sources and the host C++ pybind11 source in that invocation.
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LGTM. I have checked this branch (all three dtypes with --check-grad):
python scripts/check_operator.py --op rope --candidate ascend --device npu
--dtype {fp32,bf16,fp16} --batch 2 --seq 16 --vocab 257 --normalized-dim 4096
--check-grad
- fp32: forward and gradient are bitwise identical to the PyTorch reference (max_abs = 0.0).
- bf16: forward max_abs 1.53e-2 within the (2e-2, 1.6e-2) contract tolerance; gradient bitwise (0.0). The forward diff vs the fp32
gold is the output cast quantization, not kernel error — the kernel is bitwise identical to the PyTorch dtype-path reference for
bf16 as well. - fp16: forward within (1e-3, 1e-3) (max_rel 7.16e-4); gradient bitwise (0.0).
Align with the Ascend branch convention that uses csrc/ascend/npu_module.cpp as the single consolidated pybind entry. This avoids duplicate PYBIND11_MODULE definitions (colliding PyInit__C_npu symbols) when Ascend branches merge.
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Summary
This PR adds an Ascend C backend for Rotary Position Embedding (RoPE).
[S]and[B, S]formats.RoPEAscendOpas the preferred NPU backend, with the native PyTorch implementation as a fallback._C_npubuild process.tests/test_rope.py.Implementation
The Ascend C kernel applies RoPE using the following rotation:
The Python wrapper generates FP32 cosine and sine tables and converts the input into the row layout expected by the kernel. Per-batch position IDs are supported by rearranging
[B, H, S, D]inputs before launching the kernel and restoring the original layout afterward.The backward pass reuses the same Ascend C primitive with a negative sine sign, which applies the transpose of the forward rotation.
The shared
_C_npumodule registration lives incsrc/ascend/npu_module.cpp, the single consolidated pybind entry shared by Ascend branches. It was renamed fromops_ascend.cppper review feedback so that merging other Ascend branches (e.g.erfgss/rmsnorm_ascend) does not produce duplicatePYBIND11_MODULEdefinitions with collidingPyInit__C_npusymbols. Both the existing batch-invariant log-probability operator and the new RoPE operator are exported from the same extension.Validation
The following tests were run:
Result:
The skipped tests require an Ascend NPU and an extension built with CANN/BiSheng. Ascend C compilation and on-device validation were not available in the local environment.
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