VIA’s new IoT platforms with Edge AI capabilities – powered by MediaTek Genio 700
SOM-5000, VAB-5000, and ARTiGO A5000 – VIA’s new IoT platforms with Edge AI capabilities powered by MediaTek Genio 700 and designed for Industrial, Commercial and Consumer Applications.
VIA Technologies has introduced a new series of IoT platforms aimed at high-performance edge AI solutions. The SOM-5000, VAB-5000, and ARTiGO A5000 are tailored for industrial, commercial, and consumer uses that demand robust edge AI capabilities. Designers can choose from the VIA SOM-5000, a sophisticated system-on-module that integrates into a carrier board; the VAB-5000, a pico-ITX form factor featuring flexible I/O, a 40-pin RPi compatible connector, and direct DC power; and the ARTiGO A5000, a highly compact complete system. All three models are fanless, ensuring excellent power efficiency and expandability.
Powered by the MediaTek Genio 700, these platforms mark a major advancement in edge AI technology. The SOM-5000, VAB-5000, and ARTiGO A5000 are crafted to address the increasing need for smart edge computing across various applications. With their advanced processing power and versatile connectivity, they enable customers to create innovative and efficient edge AI solutions.
Powered by MediaTek Genio 700
VIA platforms equipped with the MediaTek Genio 700 offer exceptional AI, graphics, video, and computing performance, meeting the needs of the most demanding industrial, commercial, and consumer applications. At their core, the MediaTek Genio 700 features a robust octa-core CPU with two Arm Cortex-A78 processors, a powerful Mali-G57 GPU, dual display capabilities, and advanced AV1/H.265/H.264 video decoding. The multi-core NPU enhances edge AI applications, providing immediate responsiveness through on-chip processing. The integrated ISP supports very high-resolution cameras via the dual MIPI CSI interface. Connectivity options include Gigabit Ethernet MAC, WiFi-6, and 5G wireless. Applications can be developed using popular operating systems like Android, Yocto Linux, or Ubuntu, and benefit from MediaTek’s NeuroPilot SDK for accelerated AI integration.
VIA SOM-5000
The VIA SOM-5000 is a fanless, low-power system-on-module (SoM) designed for advanced Edge AI applications. It is powered by the MediaTek Genio 700 Octa-Core SoC and features an integrated AI processor for highly efficient Edge AI tasks.
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VIA VAB-5000
The VIA VAB-5000 is a versatile Pico-ITX board designed for various Edge AI deployments. This highly-integrated low-power platform is powered by the MediaTek Genio 700 Octa-Core SoC and is able to accelerate the development of advanced Edge AI systems.
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VIA ARTiGO A5000
The VIA ARTiGO A5000 is an ultra-compact system tailored for Edge AI applications, also powered by the MediaTek Genio 700 Octa-Core processor. It includes an integrated AI processor for advanced Edge AI tasks, 4K hardware-accelerated H.265/H.264 video encoding and decoding, dual-band Wi-Fi 6 for robust connectivity, and extensive I/O options including HDMI, USB 3.1, and a MicroSD card slot.
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Target applications
- Smart Home and Home Automation: Smart home systems, AI home servers, alarm hubs, and in-home energy displays for automatic heating/AC, blinds, power usage, and door locking.
- Industrial Automation and Control: Factory automation, industrial machine vision, industrial scanning, HMI systems, industrial control systems, and industrial gateways.
- Building Management: Building control and energy, building security, and environmental control with green energy solutions.
- Access Control and Security: Access control systems, safety, security, and surveillance.
- Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging: EV chargers, EV charging stations with scalable energy storage solutions, battery degradation monitoring, and optimized battery usage.
- Self-Service and Gaming: Self-service kiosks, HMI systems, and gaming applications.
