Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing various industries by providing transformative solutions that significantly enhance efficiency, accuracy, and the ability to make informed decisions. In this landscape, the concept of Edge AI – processing AI algorithms on devices located at the Edge of a network – has emerged as a game- changing approach. It allows for real-time data processing, reduced latency, improved data privacy, and autonomy in decision-making, especially critical in sectors like healthcare, robotics, and industrial automation. iWave, a pioneering force in embedded systems engineering, is at the forefront of this revolution, offering embedded platforms designed to push the boundaries of AI at the Edge. These platforms are specifically tailored for applications requiring high-performance computing and sophisticated AI/ Figure 1. The iWave iW-RainboW-G58M SoM, powered by the Intel Agilex 5 FPGA which is the first FPGA to feature directly integrated AI capabilities. Image source: iWave
ML capabilities, such as media processing, robotics, and visual computing.
■ Group B: A5E 065B/052B/043B/ 028B/013B/008B SoC FPGA – These variants provide cost-
effective solutions for less demanding tasks, ensuring flexibility in design and implementation
Introducing iW-RainboW- G58M: the next generation of AI-infused FPGAs In a significant advancement for the embedded systems market, iWave is thrilled to introduce the iW-RainboW-G58M System on Module (SoM) (Figure 1), powered by the Intel Agilex 5 FPGA. This is the first FPGA to feature AI capabilities integrated directly into its fabric, marking a new era in FPGA technology. The iW-RainboW- G58M is meticulously engineered for applications demanding high-performance, low-latency processing, and custom logic implementation with embedded AI/ML support, making it an ideal choice for industries such as medical imaging, robotics, and industrial automation. The iW-RainboW-G58M SoM is compact, measuring just 60mm x 70mm, yet it is packed with powerful features. It supports the Intel Agilex 5 FPGA and SoC E-Series family in the B32A package, available in two distinct device variants to cater to a range of application needs: ■ Group A: A5E 065A/052A/043A/028A/013A SoC FPGA – These variants offer higher performance and are suitable for applications
The combination of these options allows developers to select the most appropriate FPGA variant for their specific application, balancing performance, power consumption, and cost. Harnessing the full potential of Intel Agilex 5 FPGAs for Edge AI Intel’s Agilex 5 FPGAs and SoCs represent a significant leap forward in FPGA technology, especially in the context of AI and machine learning applications at the Edge. The Agilex 5 series builds on Intel’s legacy of AI-optimized FPGAs, introducing the industry’s first AI tensor block in a mid-range FPGA. This block is specifically designed to accelerate AI workloads, making these FPGAs a perfect fit for edge AI applications where real-time processing and decision-making are critical. A key feature of the Agilex 5 FPGA is its asymmetric applications processor system, which includes dual Arm Cortex-A76 cores and dual Cortex-A55 cores. This configuration allows the FPGA to deliver exceptional processing power while optimizing power efficiency, a crucial factor in Edge
AI development potential with the Agilex 5 system on module
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