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NEW TAIPEI CITY, Taiwan, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

Aetina(https://bit.ly/3uxesUP), an edge AI solution provider that offers

embedded computing hardware and software for AI and IoT, has launched a new

ASIC-based edge AI system powered by the programmable Blaize(R) Pathfinder

P1600 Embedded System on Module (SoM). The Aetina AI inference

system—AIE-CP1A-A1(https://bit.ly/3uBpKYq)—is a small-sized embedded computer

designed for different computer vision applications, including object

detection, human motion detection, and automated inspection.

The AIE-CP1A-A1 model features the small form factor Blaize(R) Pathfinder P1600

Embedded SoM, ideal for rugged and challenging environments and embedded

systems that need extended temperature ranges. It features Dual ARM Cortex A53

processors, 16 GSP cores providing 16 TOPS AI performance, and the benefits of

low memory bandwidth and low latency, making it capable of accelerating neural

network (NN) deployment and deep learning (DL) process.

Based on the Blaize(http://www.blaize.com/) Graph Streaming Processor (GSP®)

architecture, the Pathfinder enables energy-efficient processing power ideal

for AI inferencing workloads at the edge, easily plugs into a custom carrier

board, and runs autonomously or integrated within a larger system. Due to its

compact, fanless design and multiple I/O ports, the AIE-CP1A-A1 can fit both

commercial and industrial-grade AI-powered systems that involve vision

AI-related inference. The Blaize Pathfinder also supports H.264/H.265 video

encoder and decoder, making it compatible with different sensors to run quick

image recognition and video analytics tasks.

Aetina offers customized carrier boards and computer cases for sophisticated

system integration and chip-down design service to provide other kinds of

embedded computing models, such as single-board computer (SBC) with the Blaize

Pathfinder in addition to regular box PCs. Moreover, Aetina helps developers

convert their AI inference models to a format that can run and function

normally on edge devices built with ASIC chips.

"We are now expanding our edge computing product line to bring more GPU and

ASIC-based solutions to help developers build their AI systems in various

verticals and industries," said Jackal Chen, Senior Product Manager at Aetina.

"The AIE-CP1A-A1 model, powered by Blaize Pathfinder P1600 SoM, is our first

ASIC-based system. In the future, by integrating different types of chips and

modules, we can offer heterogeneous computing devices that are suitable for

different AI models."

"Keeping AI processing and inferencing workloads at the edge, rather than

sending data to the cloud, is critical for cost-effective and almost

latency-free AI applications," said Dinakar Munagala, CEO and Co-founder of

Blaize. "The Pathfinder SoM and our GSP architecture enable this key business

objective for the demands of computer vision applications, including object

detection, autonomous optical inspection, robotics, and more."

Additionally, Aetina is now developing more ASIC-based AI accelerators with M.2

and EDSFF specification for developers, speeding up the inference processes of

their AI models at the edge.

Source: Aetina Corporation

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   Caption: The Aetina AI inference system AIE-CP1A-A1 is a small-sized embedded computer

designed for different computer vision applications, including object

detection, human motion detection, and automated inspection.