SiMa.ai DevKit
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.
MLSoC DevKit Features 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
DevKit Interfaces 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.