Synaptics® Astra™ Machina™ Synaptics SL1640 Embedded IoT Processor Development Kit

The Synaptics Astra™ Machina™ SL1640 Embedded IoT Processor is a powerful and secure system-on-chip (SoC) designed for cost-sensitive and power-efficient IoT applications. Optimised for consumer, enterprise, and industrial workloads, this processor supports both Linux and Android environments, enabling edge AI, advanced video, graphics, and audio processing. With a quad-core Arm Cortex-A55 CPU, a 1.6+ TOPS neural processing unit (NPU), and robust security features, the SL1640 delivers exceptional performance while reducing time to market. SL1640 IoT Processor is a future-ready, cost-effective, and power-optimised solution for businesses looking to integrate AI and multimedia capabilities into their IoT devices with robust security and wireless connectivity.

High-Performance Compute as Powered by a quad-core Arm Cortex-A55 processor with cryptographic extensions for secure data handling
Edge AI Capabilities that features A 1.6+ TOPS NPU drives fast and efficient AI inference directly at the edge, ideal for smart IoT applications
Video and Graphics Processing with Ultra HD video encode and decode pipelines and 3D GPU with general-purpose compute
Video and Graphics Processing with Synaptics QDEO technology for post-processing ensure superior multimedia output
Enhanced security features implemented by the built-in Base Crypto Module (BCM) and include secure boot
Audio Processing with far-field voice detection and keyword recognition
Audio Processing dvanced audio post-processing the SL1640 excels in sound-based applications
The SoC supports various interfaces like HDMI and MIPI DSI
The SoC supports various interfaces USB 3.0 and PCIe
The SoC supports various interfaces SPI and UART providing flexibility for diverse applications

Enhanced security feature memory scrambling and physical attack mitigation as well as secure AI inferencing
The SL1640 is tailored for power-sensitive applications making it ideal for a wide range of IoT use cases
Equipped with heterogeneous accelerators the processor delivers AI capabilities out of the box perfect for edge computing environments
When paired with Synaptics best-in-class wireless connectivity solutions it ensures seamless and reliable performance across devices
Pre-integrated toolkits and compatibility with open software frameworks allow faster deployment reducing product development time

Smart Home Appliances such as From smart thermostats to home security systems, the SL1640 powers responsive and energy-efficient devices that enhance daily living
Enterprise Conferencing such as ensuring high-quality video and audio also graphics hence this processor is ideal for enterprise-level video conferencing systems
Whether it’s digital signage or smart audio speakers the SL1640 enables rich multimedia experiences
The processor is built to handle the rigorous demands of industrial IoT while also offering advanced capabilities for consumer control panels

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