NXP Semiconductors ARA-2120AA-IA0T-T

The Ara240 Discrete Neural Processing Unit (DNPU) enables real-time generative AI, large language models (LLMs) and vision language models (VLMs) execution on AI-enabled compute and embedded systems, delivering low-latency, lower operational costs and enhanced data privacy. Its innovative architecture combines balanced compute, large on-chip memory and high off-chip bandwidth to efficiently execute large models. Explore the Ara240 DNPU with the Ara240 16 GB M.2 Module.

Key features

• AI-Model frameworks supported
  • TensorFlow
  • PyTorch
  • ONNX
• AI-Model architectures supported
  • Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs)
  • Transformer models
  • Large Language Models (LLMs)
  • Multimodal Language Models (MMLMs)
  • Vision Language Models (VLMs)
  • Vision Language Actions (VLAs)
• Performance
  • Up to 40 equivalent tera operations per second (eTOPS)
• Security
  • Secure boot
  • Root-of-trust processor
• Memory Interface
  • Up to 16 GB low-power double data rate 4 (LPDDR4)
• Operating system support (runtime)
  • Linux
• Host interface
  • 4-lane peripheral component interconnect express (PCIe) Gen4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1
• Chip package
  • 17 mm x 17 mm flip-chip ball grid array (FCBGA)

Applications

• Discrete neural processing units for AI acceleration
• Energy management system
• Patient monitor
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and remote I/O
• Industrial HMI