Synaptics® Astra? Machina? Synaptics SL1620 Embedded IoT Processor Development Kit

The Synaptics® Astra™ Machina™ SL1620 Embedded IoT Processor is a high-performance, cost-effective, AI-native system-on-chip (SoC) designed for power-efficient, multi-modal applications across consumer, enterprise, and industrial markets. Featuring a quad-core Arm Cortex-A55 CPU and a powerful 3D GPU, this processor delivers AI acceleration, superior audio and graphics performance, and robust security. Optimised for embedded IoT applications, it supports Linux and Android platforms, making it the ideal choice for a wide range of smart devices and control systems. The SL1620 is a cutting-edge, secure, and cost-effective IoT processor designed to meet the growing needs of AI-enabled, audio and graphics-intensive, IoT markets. With its robust feature set and superior performance, the SL1620 accelerates innovation across industries.

Powerful Quad-Core CPU Featuring a quad-core Arm Cortex-A55 processor running at up to 1.9 GHz per core, delivering strong compute performance
Integrated with a GPU designed for concurrent 3D/2D graphics rendering and AI acceleration and perfect for visually rich and AI-driven applications
Includes advanced audio features such as far-field voice detection and keyword recognition, and audio post-processing, making it ideal for smart audio devices
The built-in Base Crypto Module (BCM) ensure secure processing while additional protections like on-chip 32 Kbit OTP and physical attack mitigation safeguard data integrity
True Random Number Generator (TRNG) ensure secure processing while additional protections like on-chip 32 Kbit OTP and physical attack mitigation safeguard data integrity
Capable of driving dual displays at resolutions up to 1080p providing flexibility for applications requiring multiple visual outputs
Offers versatile connectivity options including USB 2.0/3.0 and SPI

Offers versatile connectivity options including SDIO and UART also Gigabit networking with IEEE 1588 PTP support
Designed to provide multi-modal functionality in a single chip reducing overall system costs
A high-efficiency GPU supports out-of-the-box AI and 3D graphics making the SL1620 perfect for next-gen IoT applications
Seamlessly integrates with Synaptics industry-leading wireless connectivity solutions, ensuring reliable communication across devices
With pre-integrated software frameworks and toolkits the SL1620 enables rapid deployment and speeding up product development cycles

Enterprise Conferencing Systems such as Powering sophisticated video and audio capabilities ideal for seamless enterprise communication platforms
Home Security Gateways that Enhances the intelligence of home security systems supporting real-time AI decision-making at the edge
Smart Speakers and Soundbars as Drives high-quality audio processing including far-field voice recognition and keyword detection and enhanced smart audio experiences
Industrial Control Systems that provides robust processing power and reliability for industrial IoT control panels and automation
Signage and Displays and Wearables applications such as Supports dual displays and advanced graphics for a wide range of digital signage and wearable devices and more

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