Alif Semiconductor

Check out this license plate reader that is running two separate pre-trained machine learning models. The first model identifies if there are license plates in frame, and if so, where they are located. Meanwhile, the second model identifies all symbols in the license place and converts them to text. Multiple plates can be detected and decoded at the same time​, with a total inference time, including pre and post processing of image data, of only ​200 ms!

🔷 Both models are executed in place from external OSPI connected NVM​
🔷 Tensor arena RAM use is approximately 2MB​
🔷 Quantized model sizes are 5.2MB for Detection, and 11MB for Decoding​
🔷 Helium accelerated ISP pipeline executing on Arm Cortex-M55 core

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AI is Transforming the MCU Landscape...

The era of the AI-capable MCUs is upon us. While traditional MCUs will always have their place, the increasing demand for on-device AI is reshaping the MCU market.

To succeed, MCU manufacturers must seamlessly integrate neural processing units (NPUs) with traditional MCU features. This hybrid architecture significantly impacts product performance, power consumption, and development efficiency.

Key to success:
🧠 Optimized NPU hardware: Essential for efficient ML workloads.
💥 Advanced memory systems: Crucial for low-power, high-performance AI inference.
🔧 Developer-friendly tools: Streamlining AI development within familiar MCU environments.

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Rethinking MCU Architectures for the AI Era - Industry Articles MCUs that only do control tasks are one thing. But in today’s AI age, a truly AI-enabled MCU needs to offer more. Learn the important factors—from optimized neural processing units (NPUs) to power efficient architectures to clever memory topologies.

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