Qwen1.5-1.8B

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Qwen

Qwen1.5-1.8B

PropertyValue
Parameter Count1.84B
Model TypeTransformer-based decoder-only
Licensetongyi-qianwen-research
PaperResearch Paper
Context Length32K tokens

What is Qwen1.5-1.8B?

Qwen1.5-1.8B is part of the Qwen1.5 series, representing the beta version of Qwen2. This 1.84B parameter model is designed as a decoder-only language model with advanced capabilities in both multilingual processing and extended context understanding.

Implementation Details

The model is built on a sophisticated transformer architecture incorporating several key technical innovations:

  • SwiGLU activation function for enhanced performance
  • Attention QKV bias implementation
  • Group query attention mechanisms
  • Stable 32K context length support
  • Improved tokenizer for multiple natural languages and code

Core Capabilities

  • Extended context processing up to 32K tokens
  • Multilingual support for both base and chat models
  • Enhanced performance in chat-based applications
  • Efficient text generation and processing
  • Support for various post-training techniques (SFT, RLHF)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What makes this model unique?

This model stands out for its balanced combination of size and capability, offering 32K context length support while maintaining a relatively compact 1.8B parameter count. It's part of a comprehensive series ranging from 0.5B to 72B parameters, making it an excellent choice for medium-scale applications.

Q: What are the recommended use cases?

The model is primarily designed for post-training applications. It's recommended to use this as a foundation for specific tasks through fine-tuning, SFT, RLHF, or continued pretraining rather than direct text generation.

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