.. _Devkit: SiMa.ai DevKit ############### .. toctree:: :maxdepth: 2 :hidden: setup_pcie_mode.rst setup_standalone_mode.rst firmware_update.rst The SiMa.ai DevKit is a high-performance platform for developers to evaluate, prototype, and deploy AI-driven applications with flexibility and efficiency. The MLSoC DevKit, our current GA product, delivers robust AI capabilities, while the Modalix DevKit, our Gen2 offering, introduces enhanced versatility for multi-modal operations. Modalix DevKit is currently in preview and available to select customers. .. image:: ../media/devkit-interfaces.png :alt: SiMa.ai DevKit Interfaces :align: center :width: 70% .. button-link:: https://sima.ai/mlsoc-devkit-2-0/ :color: primary :shadow: Order Your MLSoC DevKit .. list-table:: MLSoC DevKit Features :widths: 20 80 :header-rows: 1 * - **Feature** - **Details** * - MLA AI Performance - 50 Tera Operations per Second (TOPS) for INT8 neural network computation. * - Power Consumption - 10W to 15W depending on workload * - Application Processing Unit (APU) - Quad-core `Arm Cortex-A65 CPU `_ at 1.15GHz to deliver up to 15K Dhry stone MIPs * - Video Encoder - Supports H.264/H.265 Baseline/Main/High profiles, with 4:2:0 sub-sampling and 8-bit precision up to 4kp30 * - Video Decoder - Supports H.264/H.265 Baseline/Main/High profiles, with 4:2:0 sub-sampling and 8-bit precision up to 4kp60 * - Computer Vision Unit (CVU) - Four-core Synopsys `ARC EV74 video processor `_ supporting up to **600 16-bit GOPS**. * - Memory - 16GB LPDDR4 * - Storage - 128GB eMMC with expandable options .. list-table:: DevKit Interfaces :widths: 15 85 :header-rows: 1 * - **Interface** - **Description** * - Ethernet Ports (eth0, eth1) - RJ45, GigE network interfaces for remote connectivity in standalone mode. * - PCI-Express 4.0 x4 Interface - High-speed PCIe interface used for integration into a host system. Adapters may be required depending on the host configuration. Available in PCIe mode only. * - Operation Mode Switch - Configures the operating mode of the DevKit: **All switches on**: Standalone mode. **Switch 1 off**: PCIe mode. * - 12V Power (J8) - Powers the DevKit in standalone mode. Requires a 12V power adapter, use the included power adapter to connect to this port. * - I2C (J1) - Enables communication with I2C-compatible peripherals for control or data exchange. * - GPIO Header (J2) - Offers general-purpose input/output (GPIO) pins for custom use, such as controlling external devices or sensors. * - COM Port to Host (J4) - Facilitates debugging by connecting to the host system. Ensure the arrow sign on the included cable connects to the left-most pin for proper alignment. * - Reset Button - Available in standalone mode only. Allows resetting the device for a fresh boot or to recover from errors. * - Debug COM Port (J5) - Provides a debug COM port for T-root access or flashing the device. Use this for low-level debugging or firmware updates. * - Run/Program Switch - Toggles between Run and Programming modes: - **On**: Run mode for normal operation. - **Off**: Programming mode for firmware updates or configuration changes. .. .. tab:: Modalix DevKit .. .. image:: ../media/modalix-devkit-interfaces.png .. :alt: SiMa.ai DevKit Interfaces .. :align: center .. :width: 70% .. .. list-table:: Modalix DevKit Features .. :widths: 20 80 .. :header-rows: 1 .. * - **Feature** .. - **Details** .. * - MLA AI Performance .. - 50 Tera Operations per Second (TOPS) for INT8 neural network computation. .. * - Power Consumption .. - 10W to 15W depending on workload .. * - Application Processing Unit (APU) .. - Eight-core `Arm Cortex-A65 CPU `_ at 1.5GHz. .. * - Video Encoder .. - Supports MJPEG/H.264/H.265 Baseline/Main/High profiles, with 4:2:0 sub-sampling and 8-bit precision up to 4kp30 .. * - Video Decoder .. - Supports MJPEG/H.264/H.265 Baseline/Main/High profiles, with 4:2:0 sub-sampling and 8-bit precision up to 4kp60 .. * - Computer Vision Unit (CVU) .. - Four-core Synopsys `ARC EV74 video processor `_ supporting up to **600 16-bit GOPS**. .. * - Memory .. - 24GB LPDDR4 .. * - Storage .. - 10GB internal eMMC with microSD card slot for additional storage .. * - Networking .. - 4X 10GigE ports. Only ``eth0`` is supported during the preview program. .. .. list-table:: SiMa.ai DevKit Interfaces .. :widths: 15 85 .. :header-rows: 1 .. * - **Interface** .. - **Description** .. * - Ethernet Ports (eth0, eth1, eth2, eth3) .. - RJ45, 10GigE network interfaces for remote connectivity. **During the preview program use** ``eth0`` **only.** .. * - 12V Power (J8) .. - Requires a 12V power adapter, use the included power adapter to connect to this port. .. * - Power On/Off Switch .. - Next to the power supply connector, if needed, use a pen to reach the switch and power on/off the device. .. * - COM Port to Host .. - Facilitates debugging by connecting to the host system. Ensure the arrow sign on the included cable connects to the left-most pin for proper alignment. .. * - Reset Button .. - Available in standalone mode only. Allows resetting the device for a fresh boot or to recover from errors. .. * - MIPI Interfaces (X4) .. - For connecting cameras. **Not available during the preview program at this time**. .. * - Micro SD Card Slot .. - For additional storage. **Not available during the preview program at this time**. .. For more product information, visit the official website: `SiMa.ai `_.