IMDT expands Edge AI offerings with new SOM and SBC

Following the successful release of the IMDT V2H-based solutions, the new V2N SOM and V2N SBC are designed to make AI-powered embedded systems more accessible to a broader range of applications, including robotics, smart cities, industrial automation, IoT, and smart retail. The Renesas RZ/V2N processor brings efficient AI capabilities, a quad-core Arm Cortex-A55 CPU, and an integrated AI accelerator, while focusing on optimised power consumption and affordability. Compared to its counterpart, the IMDT Renesas V2N-based family of products features up to 15 TOPs (Sparse) AI performance and supports up to two four-lane MIPI CSI-2 camera connections, making it an ideal choice for cost-sensitive Edge AI applications.

"As an official Renesas ecosystem partner, IMDT is committed to delivering scalable, production-ready AI hardware solutions that leverage the power of Renesas processors," said Avi Shimon, CEO of IMDT. "With the launch of our V2N-based SOM and SBC, we are reinforcing our role as a trusted provider of Edge AI computing platforms, enabling developers to deploy AI applications faster and more efficiently."

The IMDT V2N SOM provides a modular and flexible AI computing solution, featuring:

• Renesas RZ/V2N processor with quad Arm Cortex-A55 (1.8GHz) CPU cores
• Integrated AI accelerator (Renesas DRP-AI3) for vision-AI workloads
• Compact form factor (58 x 36 x 6mm)
• Two x four-lane MIPI CSI-2 camera connectivity
• 4K encoder/decoder
• Customisable memory (DDR, eMMC)
• Customisable carrier board and the associated SW services

The IMDT V2N SBC transforms the V2N SOM into a highly integrated, compact mini-computer, ideal for rapid AI application development.

Key features include:

• Multi-camera solution by up to two x four-lane MIPI CSI
• Internal and external ISPs
• Full connectivity options: M.2 NGFF Key-E for Wi-Fi/AI accelerators, M.2 NGFF Key-B for cellular modules
• Two x RJ-45 (Gigabit Ethernet) with optional PoE
• Small form factor (125 x 80 x 20mm)
• CAN-FD transceiver on board
• Six-DOF IMU, Three-Axis Magnetometer for motion sensing
• Comprehensive evaluation kit for quick prototyping

The V2N product family and its evaluation kits are currently open for pre-order.