Synaptics SL1680 Astra Machina Foundation Series Instructions
- June 28, 2024
- Synaptics
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Synaptics SL1680 Astra Machina Foundation Series
Product Information
Specifications
- Core Modules: Synaptics SL1680 / SL1640 / SL1620 SoCs, Storage (eMMC 5.1), Memory (DRAM), PMIC, SD Card Slot, HDMI Micro Rx interface, Audio Input/Output Daughter card interface options
- I/O board: Type-C power supply with 15V @ 1.8A
Product Usage Instructions
Easy and Fast Prototyping
- The Astra Machina Foundation Series evaluation kit allows for quick and simple prototyping of Synaptics SL-Series processors.
Modular Design
- The modular design supports swappable compute modules on a common I/O board, enhancing flexibility for different project requirements.
Unified Software Experience
- Benefit from a unified software experience with the open Yocto Linux distribution provided as part of the Synaptics ESSDK.
Features
- Comprehensive AI Toolkit for edge compute solutions
- Matched Wireless support for integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity
- Utilize industry-standard open-source libraries and frameworks like GStreamer and V4L2 for video and display pipelines
- Leverage multi-TOPS Neural Processing Units (NPUs) for inferencing tasks
- Work with AI-enabled audio algorithms for various functions
FAQ
- Q: What are the core modules supported by the Astra Machina Foundation Series?
- A: The core modules supported are the Synaptics SL1680, SL1640, and SL1620 SoCs.
- Q: Where can I find more information about the product?
- A: For more information, please refer to the Synaptics Astra GitHub and Synaptics AI Toolkit links provided in the manual.
Introduction
- The Astra™ Machina™ Foundation Series evaluation kit enables easy and rapid prototyping for the Synaptics SL-Series of multi-modal AI-native embedded IoT processors.
- A modular design supports swappable compute modules on a common I/O board, with daughter cards for integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, debugging, and flexible I/O.
- The evaluation system supports the full range of the Synaptics SL1600 series of SoCs including the SL1680, SL1640, and SL1620.
- Pair this compute flexibility with a unified software experience, to optimally assess AI-enabled edge compute solutions for consumer, enterprise, and industrial IoT system designs.
- The Astra Machina evaluation systems are supported by an open, Yocto Linux distribution delivered as part of the Synaptics ESSDK, available on Synaptics Astra GitHub.
- With the Synaptics AI toolkit, users benefit from a feature-rich, robust, and open, edge AI platform designed for all stages of the AI journey from beginner to advanced.
- Utilize industry-standard open-source libraries and frameworks such as GStreamer and V4L2 to create video and display pipelines.
- Leverage multi-TOPS Neural Processing Units (NPUs) to securely run inferencing for a range of functions including object detection, classification, and segmentation.
- Work with AI-enabled audio algorithms for far-field voice, wake words, echo cancellation, noise reduction, and voice biometrics.
FEATURES
Core Modules
- Synaptics SL1680 / SL1640 / SL1620 SoCs
- Storage (eMMC 5.1), Memory (DRAM), PMIC, SD Card Slot
- HDMI Micro Rx interface
- Audio Input/Output
Daughter card interface options
- MIPI DSI®, MIPI CSI-2®
- JTAG, 40-pin header
- 4-pin PoE+
- 4-pin connector
I/O board
- HDMI Type-A Tx
- M.2 E-key 2230 slot for SDIO, PCIe®, UART
- USB 3.0 Type-A: 4 ports, host mode
- USB 2.0 Type-C: OTG host or peripheral mode
- Push buttons: USB-BOOT selection and system RESET
- 2pin Header: SD-BOOT selection
Type-C power supply with 15V @ 1.8A
Not all features available on all core modules, please refer to the respective Core Module User Guides.
SYSTEM DIAGRAMS
- SYN43711
- SYN43752
- SYN43756
Currently supported, more options are to be added.
RESOURCES
For more information, please reference the following links:
- Synaptics Astra GitHub: https://github.com/synaptics-astra
- Synaptics AI Toolkit: https://synaptics-synap.github.io/doc/v/3.0.0/
- Astra Machina SL1680 Developer Kit User Guide
- Astra Machina SL1640 Developer Kit User Guide
- Astra Machina SL1620 Developer Kit User Guide
TRADEMARKS
- Synaptics, Astra, Machina, and the Synaptics logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Synaptics Incorporated or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries.
- All other marks are the property of their respective owners.
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