For demanding edge AI designs, Rutronik offers a range of new IoT platforms from VIA Technologies that are tailored to industrial, commercial and consumer applications.
It consists of the SOM-5000, a system-on-module for integration into a carrier board, the VAB-5000, a Pico-ITX board, and the ARTiGO A5000, a highly complex integrated system. All three products are fanless and provide excellent energy efficiency and expandability. The platforms are also powered by the MediaTek Genio 700 octa-core SoC and meet the most demanding requirements.
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 optimisation. 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 visualisation. 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 analysing 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
