Three new IoT platforms for powerful edge AI solutions: SOM-5000, VAB-5000 and ARTiGO A5000 from VIA - new at Rutronik

Designed to withstand the increasing demand for intelligent edge computing in a wide range of applications, the SOM-5000, VAB-5000 and ARTiGO A5000 represent a major advance in edge AI technology, enabling customers to create innovative and efficient edge AI solutions. 

Powered by the MediaTek Genio 700, these solutions deliver exceptional AI, graphics, video and computing performance, making them suitable for a wide range of environmental applications, such as environmental monitoring, energy-efficient battery management, and renewable energy system optimization. The SoC features a robust octa-core CPU with two Arm Cortex-A78 processors and a powerful Mali-G57 GPU, ensuring efficient data processing and visualization. Dual display capabilities and advanced AV1/H.265/H.264 video decoding enable high-quality video streaming and multi-view data displays. 

Developers can leverage popular operating systems like Android, Yocto Linux, or Ubuntu to create tailored solutions for their specific needs. MediaTek's NeuroPilot SDK provides accelerated AI integration, supporting the development of intelligent systems capable of analyzing data, detecting patterns, and delivering actionable insights across various real-world applications.

Specifications of each platform 

SOM-5000

The low-power VIA-5000 model is designed for advanced edge AI applications and features an integrated AI processor.

Key features:

• Powerful and efficient MediaTek Deep Learning Accelerator (MDLA) 3.0 and Cadence® Tensilica® Vision P6 NPU supporting up to 4 TOPS
• Hardware-accelerated 4K H.265/H.264 video processing
• Support for dual displays and dual MIPI CSI-2 cameras
• Optional: 4G LTE mobile broadband with integrated M.2 and SIM card slots for enhanced connectivity

VAB-5000

Designed for various edge AI implementations, the versatile Pico-ITX board is a highly integrated, low-power platform that can accelerate the development of advanced edge AI systems.

Key features:

• MediaTek Deep Learning Accelerator 3.0 and Vision Processor 6 APU
• Hardware-accelerated 4K H.265/H.264 video encoding and decoding
• Compatibility with MIPI CSI, AHD cameras and eDP/LVDS displays
• Extensive I/O options, including a 40-pin Raspberry Pi type GPIO header
• Optional: Support for 4G/5G mobile broadband with integrated M.2 and nano SIM card slots

ARTiGO A5000

The ultra-compact system is tailored for edge AI applications and features an integrated AI processor for advanced edge AI tasks, hardware-accelerated 4K H.265/H.264 video encoding and decoding, dual-band Wi-Fi 6 for robust connectivity and extensive I/O options such as HDMI, USB 3.1 and a MicroSD card slot.

Key features:

• Powerful and efficient MediaTek Deep Learning Accelerator (MDLA) 3.0 and Cadence® Tensilica® Vision P6 NPU with support for up to 4 TOPS
• 4K hardware-accelerated H.265/H.264 video encoding and decoding
• Dual band WLAN 6
• AHD camera and LVDS touch display panel support for edge deployments

Application examples:

• Smart Home and Home Automation: Smart home systems, AI home servers, alarm hubs, and in-home energy displays for automatic heating/AC, blinds, power usage, and door locking.
• Industrial Automation and Control: Factory automation, industrial machine vision, industrial scanning, HMI systems, industrial control systems, and industrial gateways.
• Building Management: Building control and energy, building security, and environmental control with green energy solutions.
• Access Control and Security: Access control systems, safety, security, and surveillance.
• Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging: EV chargers, EV charging stations with scalable energy storage solutions, battery degradation monitoring, and optimized battery usage.
• Self-Service and Gaming: Self-service kiosks, HMI systems, and gaming applications.

Further information provides the Rutronik-TEC article IoT platforms from VIA - powered by MediaTek Genio 700.

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