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Domestic AI Edge Computing Box Based on Sophon, with Powerful Built-in TPU | 32 TOPS INT8 Computing Power

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Edge Computing Box

Powerful Built-in TPU | 32 TOPS INT8 Computing Power

● TPU platform box supporting floating-point operations, with high computing power of 32 TOPS@INT8, 16 TFLOPS@FP16, and 2 TFLOPS@FP32.

● Single chip supports real-time decoding of up to 32 channels of H.264 & H.265.

● Supports the domestic AI framework PaddlePaddle, and is compatible with mainstream deep learning frameworks such as Caffe /TensorFlow/MxNet/PyTorch/ONNX.

● Supports Docker containerized deployment and Python development environment.

● Features OTA (Over-The-Air) upgrade capability.

● Low-power design, combined with passive cooling from the enclosure.

● Supports wide operating temperature range of -20℃ to 60℃.

● Compatible with the domestic Kylin operating system.

This highly integrated smart workstation offers ultra-strong computing performance with a powerful built-in TPU, delivering up to 32 TOPS of INT8 computing power. It features an 8-core ARM Cortex-A53 CPU processor clocked at up to 2.3GHz. A comprehensive development and migration toolchain is provided, enabling rapid algorithm porting and project implementation. The smart workstation can operate in wide temperature environments and can be flexibly deployed in various AI scenarios, finding extensive applications in smart factories, smart construction sites, smart urban management, smart gas stations, and other fields.

ItemTypeModel/ParameterDescription
Core ConfigurationProcessorCPU8-core ARM Cortex-A53 @ 2.3GHz
INT832 TOPS
FP1616 TFLOPS
FP322 TFLOPS
MemoryLPDDR4Default configuration 16 Gbyte
Flash StorageeMMCDefault configuration 64 Gbyte
Hardware FeaturesCodec PerformanceVideo Decoding32 channels 1080P @ 25fps, H.264 & H.265
Video Encoding12 channels 1080P @ 25fps, H.264 & H.265
Image Codec1080P 600 frames/second
Ethernet Port (Ethernet)x2Supports 10/100/1000M network access
RS-232x1Can connect to alarm input devices such as smoke detectors, infrared detectors, access control systems, or alarm output devices such as alarm bells (Note: RS-232 cable length is recommended not to exceed 10m)
RS-485x1Can connect to alarm input devices such as smoke detectors, infrared detectors, access control systems, or alarm output devices such as alarm bells
HDMI_OUTx1Can output 1080P@60fps video source to a display terminal
Relayx1Can be used for current loads, voltage below 36V
RSTx1Standard GPIO button, can be used for application software reset
USB3.0x2Can connect to USB flash drives, USB mice, USB keyboards, and other devices
DEBUGx1System debug port (Type-C)
TF Card Slotx1Can insert TF card to expand storage space, Class 10 or higher specification is recommended
GPIOx2Can be used to output control signals to external expansion devices
Power Interfacex1Supports DC 12V / 4A
Expandable FeaturesmSATAx1Supports expansion with SSD (Solid State Drive) to increase storage space
WIFIx1Expandable WIFI function, supports IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax standard protocols
M.2x1Expandable 4G/5G module, supports wireless transmission of edge data
SIM Card Slotx1Used with 4G/5G wireless communication module
ItemTypeModel/ParameterDescription
LinuxFile Systemext4Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
Software DevelopmentMedia ProcessingBMCV, OpenCV, FFMPEG, BMLIB
AI DevelopmentTensorFlow, Caffe, PyTorch, MxNet, Paddle Lite, and other quantization to offline tools.
Basic ModulesNetwork SettingsCommand ExecutionSupports static and DHCP network parameter settings
Operating StatusCPU, Memory, Disk
Device InformationDevice serial number, software version number
Log ManagementOperating status, runtime errors, etc.
TimeNTP, manual time synchronization
Upgrade ManagementFirmware UpgradeSupports TF card upgrade, supports TFTP upgrade

Application Areas Widely applied in various behavioral analysis fields such as facial recognition, smart construction sites, smart parks, smart transportation, and smart campuses.