Explore application solutions from Avnet’s leading partners that address real-world AI challenges.
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 Infineon’s PSOC™ Edge MCUs combine AI, DSP, and graphics power to enable smarter, faster, low-power edge devices.
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 Microchip’s MCPF1412 delivers 12A efficiency, compact design, and flexible I2C/PMBus® control for edge AI systems.
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 See how the dual-core MCX N MCU with eIQ® Neutron NPU enables fast, efficient face detection on the edge.
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 Renesas simplifies AI deployment from cloud to edge to endpoint with scalable hardware, energy-efficient accelerators, and developer tools.
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 Redefine edge AI with the first high-performance STM32 MCU featuring a 600 GOPS NPU and advanced graphics.
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AI Vision
Edge intelligence powered by smart surveillance, driver monitoring, and image recognition solutions that unify object detection, facial recognition, and data management, designed to run efficiently.
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Autonomous Vehicles
From drones to GPS-guided sensors, enabling real-time edge decisions that automate farming and boost crop yields through intelligent sensor and connectivity platforms.
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Predictive Maintenance
Industrial teams use AI-driven vibration analysis, motor current monitoring, and edge devices to detect equipment anomalies and prevent failures before they happen.
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Process Automation
Adaptive control solutions using robotics, edge computing, and machine learning to optimize machinery for smarter, more efficient automation.
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Quality Control
With AI vision systems and real-time inspection, empowers manufacturers to detect defects, enhance consistency, and reduce waste on the production line.
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Gartner® Report on Emerging Tech Impact Radar: Edge Artificial Intelligence
Learn how AI techniques overcome adoption challenges and enable efficient Edge AI applications for engineers. We believe the report highlights the technologies and trends that have the potential to disrupt a broad cross-section of markets. In this document, we’ve identified 23 edge-AI-related profiles that product leaders must evaluate as part of their competitive strategy to bring to market technology and business solutions that rely heavily on edge AI capabilities and architectures.
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- Infineon
- Microchip
- NXP
- Renesas
- STMicroelectronics
Infineon makes AI vision accessible, efficient, and scalable, so engineers can bring intelligence everywhere. Infineon is redefining what’s possible at the edge by bringing together high-performance processing, efficient AI acceleration, and advanced graphics capabilities in a compact, low-power platform. These microcontrollers deliver the intelligence of traditional microprocessors while maintaining the simplicity and efficiency engineers expect from MCUs.
AI Vision
Infineon is redefining what’s possible at the edge with its powerful PSOC™ Edge MCUs, built on the Arm® Cortex®-M55 core. By combining high-performance processing, energy-efficient DSP Helium acceleration, neural network processing with Ethos™-U55, and advanced graphics capabilities, Infineon enables intelligent, real-time decision-making directly on the device.
PSOC™ Edge Machine Learning Enabled MCU
Microchip empowers developers with scalable and reliable microcontroller solutions designed to bring intelligence directly to the edge. By combining advanced processing capabilities, energy efficiency, and robust security features, Microchip enables real-time machine learning in both connected and disconnected environments. Their edge-AI ready platforms deliver the performance and flexibility required for industrial, automotive, medical, and IoT applications, backed by a global ecosystem of tools, support, and supply chain strength.
Discover how Microchip Technology is Enabling AI at the Edge
Predictive Maintenance
Microchip’s MCPF1412 power module helps keep motors running reliably. Combined with AI-powered motor monitoring, it tracks vibration, temperature, and current in real time to detect anomalies before they cause failures. Alerts enable proactive maintenance, reducing downtime and extending equipment life—all with flexible, high-efficiency power management at the edge.
NXP delivers cutting-edge vision technologies that power smarter edge systems. From face and object detection to multi-camera awareness and visual SLAM, NXP enables real-time perception, safety, and autonomy, making it a trusted provider for intelligent mobility, robotics, and smart environments.
AI Vision
Detection at the Edge with NXP MCUs
Watch the FRDM-MCXN947 development board in action as it brings face detection to the edge with blazing speed and precision. Powered by dual Cortex-M33 cores and the eIQ® Neutron NPU, this compact powerhouse captures, analyzes, and displays facial data in real time - perfect for smart devices and rapid AI prototyping.
Next-Gen Vision with i.MX 95
The i.MX 95 family brings advanced machine vision to edge applications with its integrated ISP and eIQ® Neutron NPU, supporting multiple camera inputs and smart sensors. Ideal for industrial, medical, robotics, and automotive use, it also features an Arm Mali GPU for rich graphics and high-res display support, enabling powerful, scalable vision-based solutions.
Autonomous Vehicles
Real-Time Mapping with vSLAM
Discover how NXP’s i.MX 8M Plus processor enables real-time autonomous navigation using visual simultaneous localization and mapping (vSLAM). With on-chip AI acceleration and advanced vision processing, this demo showcases how smart devices can map environments and make decisions on the fly, ideal for robotics, drones, and intelligent edge systems.
Advanced Digital Connected Cluster
NXP’s Advanced Digital Connected Cluster leverages the i.MX 95 processor and eIQ Neutron NPU to enable advanced vision features like forward collision warning, helmet detection, driver monitoring, and traffic sign recognition. Designed for two- and three-wheelers, it brings AI-powered safety and awareness to the edge.
Renesas empowers developers with scalable and intelligent microcontroller and MPU solutions designed to accelerate AI innovation at the edge. With a strong focus on autonomous vehicle technologies and real-time machine vision, Renesas combines high-performance processing, energy efficiency, and advanced security features to meet the demands of next-generation mobility and industrial applications.
AI Vision
RZ/V2N
Renesas leads in Vision AI with its RZ/V MPUs, combining DRP-AI acceleration, advanced image processing, and built-in ISP for optimized quality. From cloud to edge to endpoint, Renesas simplifies AI deployment, enabling smarter robotics, automation, and intelligent devices.
Demo Videos
Watch Renesas AI in action—see the RZ/V2H power real-time vision in a humanoid robot with responsive movement, recognition, and decision-making, alongside the RZ/A2M demo for moving object detection and tracking. Together, they showcase how Renesas brings low-latency, high-performance intelligence to the edge.
STMicroelectronics’ Edge AI solutions empower businesses to accelerate AI adoption by combining high-performance, energy-efficient microcontrollers, processors, and smart sensors with easy-to-use hardware and software tools. By enabling intelligence directly on devices, ST delivers real-time responsiveness, enhanced privacy, and reduced power consumption, helping you bring smarter, more secure, and more efficient industrial, automotive, and consumer applications to market faster.
AI Vision
STM32-N6
Discover how STMicroelectronics’ STM32-N6 with integrated AI acceleration powers advanced vision applications at the edge. With high-performance neural processing, rich multimedia capabilities, and optimized energy efficiency, this demo showcases how devices can detect, classify, and analyze environments in real time, ideal for industrial automation, smart cameras, and intelligent edge systems.
VD55G1
Discover how STMicroelectronics’ VD55G1 global shutter sensor and VL53L7CH/ VL53L8CH multizone Time-of-Flight sensors enable advanced AI vision for real-time object detection, depth mapping, and motion tracking. With high-resolution imaging and precise 3D sensing, this demo showcases how devices can perceive environments with greater accuracy, ideal for robotics, industrial automation, and intelligent edge systems.
VL53L7CH - VL53L8CH
Autonomous Vehicles
See how STMicroelectronics’ Smart Mobility solutions are driving the future of connected, autonomous vehicles. ADAS systems use radar, cameras, and sensors to monitor the road, alert drivers, and take action to prevent collisions. High-efficiency processors and power electronics make vehicles greener, while infotainment, telematics, and secure V2X connectivity keep drivers and vehicles seamlessly connected. From electric motor control and battery management to advanced driver assistance and smart body systems, ST’s end-to-end automotive technologies make driving safer, cleaner, and smarter.
Smart Mobility and ADAS
Predictive Maintenance
STMicroelectronics’ Predictive Maintenance solutions detect motor anomalies before they cause downtime. Smart sensor nodes with embedded NanoEdge AI monitor vibrations in real time, adapting to each motor’s behavior. Alerts are sent instantly via BLE to a mobile app, no cloud needed. By analyzing data at the edge, ST helps industries and appliances reduce maintenance costs, save energy, and keep equipment running reliably.
- Advantech
- Tria Technologies
Advantech is a global leader in IoT intelligent systems and embedded platforms, with the vision of "Enabling an Intelligent Planet." Capitalizing on the trends of edge computing and artificial intelligence, Advantech fully deploys its sector-driven strategy, focusing on Edge Computing and Edge AI, targeting key markets in Edge Intelligence Systems, Manufacturing, Energy, Healthcare, and Retail.
AI Vision
Advantech accelerates your Edge AI vision. Our rugged, high-performance COTS boards and systems, powered by Intel, NVIDIA & Hailo, offer modular designs for fast, cost-effective customization. Our Edge AI SDK and DeviceON remote management software streamline development and deployment, enabling powerful solutions for robotics, surveillance, retail, and healthcare.
AIR-030 High-Performance AI System
Unleash top-tier AI performance with the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin. Delivering up to 275 TOPS, this compact system features triple 2.5GbE LAN and PCIe x16 expansion for advanced industrial AI tasks.
AFE-R360 Versatile 3.5" AI SBC
Harness Intel Core Ultra power on a 3.5" board. With an integrated NPU, GPU, and rich I/O including CAN-FD and USB4, it offers flexible, rugged performance for demanding automation tasks.
AIR-020R Compact AI Robot Controller
Harness Intel Core Ultra power on a 3.5" board. With an integrated NPU, GPU, and rich I/O including CAN-FD and USB4, it offers flexible, rugged performance for demanding automation tasks.
AIR-310: MXM enables slim system
AIR-310 feature 12-13th Gen Intel Core-i processors and MXM type A GPU card, offers a powerful, rich I/O and slim profile system for different vision AI applications.
DS-086 AI Digital Signage Player
The DS-086 features an Intel Core Ultra CPU and an integrated NPU, drives four 4K/8K HDMI outputs for stunning, AI-enhanced video walls and interactive signage. Powering next-gen retail displays.
Autonomous Sensors
Advantech powers autonomous systems. Our high-performance edge computers for ADAS, drones, and AMRs enable real-time sensor fusion and AI acceleration. With full ROS2 compatibility and rugged designs built for harsh environments, we help you deploy reliable robotic systems faster, backed by expert local engineering support.
AFE-R750 Rugged Robot Controller
Powered by NVIDIA Jetson Orin (up to 200 TOPS), it supports 4 or 8 GMSL cameras and features an advanced waterproof design for reliable, all-weather performance.
SOM-E781 Edge Server Compute Module
Powering autonomous infrastructure. This COM-HPC module with an AMD EPYC 64-core CPU provides extreme performance for roadside units (RSUs), data aggregation, and complex fleet AI tasks.
AIR-020R - AI Inference System with Jetson Orin Nano
The Jetson Orin Nano provides efficient AI acceleration in a rugged, wide-temp design. Features USB-C for easy expansion and M.2 for storage and Wi-Fi.
AIMB-288E Low-Profile AI Motherboard
This Mini-ITX board supports desktop Intel CPUs and NVIDIA MXM GPUs. Its ultra-low-profile design is perfect for space-constrained AMRs and edge AI devices.
AFE-R360 Compact AI-enabled 3.5" SBC (-40~85C)
3.5" SBC integrated NPU 11 TOPS, platform 32 TOPS, Expand MXM GPU via MIOe-UMXM, Support EAI-1200 (Hailo-8 VPU) on M.2 B-key (PCIe x2)
Quality Control
Advantech's purpose-built systems deliver precise, real-time analysis for applications like AOI and semiconductor testing. Paired with software suites like iService/Inspection and DeviceOn, we provide a complete, remotely manageable solution for data acquisition, inspection, and process control.
AIMB-523 AMD Ryzen uATX Motherboard
AIMB-523 is Advantech's latest Micro-ATX MB featuring the AMD Ryzen 7000 with AVX-512, 6x LAN ports, and PCIe Gen5 expansion. This board is built for high-speed process control and inspection.
MIC-780: Intel Core-Ultra Series 2 Compact Fanless System
Power by Intel Core-Ultra series 2, MIC-780 provides powerful fanless computing platform with many module options for factory automation, vision AI for process and robotic arm quality control.
AIIS-3411: Intel 10th Gen Inspection PC
AIIS-3411 is based on 10th Gen Intel Core-i processor with inspection specific features built-in, like lightning control, POE and isolated I/O design to provide reliable inspection platform.
AIR-310 Low-Profile Vision AI System
This low-profile system combines an Intel Core CPU with a 60W NVIDIA MXM GPU. Rich I/O and a rugged design make it ideal for demanding AOI and LLM inference tasks on the factory floors.
AIMB-219 Intel Alder lake-N / Amston lake mini-ITX
Powered by Intel Core i3-N305 performance, 6 COM ports, Low power consumption and Fanless, Extend operating temperature: -20C~70°C (-4 ~ 158 °F)
Predictive Maintenance
Advantech accelerates predictive maintenance at the Edge. Our rugged, high-performance COTS boards and systems, powered by Intel, NVIDIA and Hailo, deliver real-time data collection and AI-driven analytics to anticipate equipment failures before they happen. With modular designs for cost-effective customization, plus our Edge AI SDK, we simplify deployment and monitoring empowering smarter, more reliable solutions for manufacturing, energy, transportation, and critical infrastructure.
AFE-E350 3.5" SBC
Powered by Intel Atom x6000E and Celeron J-Series, 3-Independent Displays, 2D/3D Hardway acceleration, Hardware Video Transcode, 3x Ethernet opt. PoE, 2x CAN-FD, EdgeBMC OOB Manageability
AFE-R360 3.5" SBC
Powered by Intel Core Ultra 100 Series, NPU 11 TOPS, GPU 18 TOPS, MIPI and GMSL by Extension Board, 3x Intel LAN, 4x USB3, 2x CAN-FD, 1x USB4 for dGPU and I/O Expand, 4x M.2, E-key, B-key, Dual M-key
MIO-5354
Powered by Intel Atom x7000E, Core i3-N305, and N97, AI inference performance improvement with AVX2 and VNNI, Dual LAN: 1x GbE with OOB feature and 1x 2.5GbE with Opt. PoE support, 6x USB, 4x COM, 2x CAN-FD, 3x M.2, 1x E-Key, 2x B-Key, EdgeBMC OOB Manageability
AFE-R750 Nvidia system
Nvidia AGX Orin/ Orin NX, 20-28VDC for battery connection, Isolated 16bit DIO, Isolated CANBus for Vehicle and motor, 4x GbE for sensor connection, Optional GMSL camera.
AFE-R770 Rugged system (Op. Temp -20~70C)
Powered by Intel 12th/13th/14th desktop core I, 9-36VDC for battery connection, Isolated 16bit DIO, 2x CANBus for Vehicle and motor, 4x GbE for sensor connection, Ignition power design
Process Automation
Streamline your factory operations with Advantech's Process Automation solutions. From rugged HMI controllers and touch displays to compact AI vision systems for robotics, we provide reliable, high-performance hardware to enhance control, boost efficiency, and enable intelligent manufacturing on your factory floor.
SOM-2533 SMARC HMI Controller Module
The core of your next HMI. This cost-effective SMARC module offers up to an 8-core Intel CPU, dual 2.5GbE with TSN, and rugged on-board memory for reliable, real-time factory control.
ARK-1222 Compact DIN-Rail System
This compact, low-power system features an Intel Amston Lake CPU and a -40~70°C operating range. With its DIN-rail mount and 4x M.2 slots, it's a perfect fit for edge AI.
AIMB-278 B1 mini-ITX
Powered by 14/13/12th gen Intel Core Desktop, Compact with PCIe gen5 x16, LVDS/eDP display, 8x USB ports (6 USB3 +2 USB2)
AIMB-523 micro-ATX
Powered by AMD Ryzen 7000 (AM5), AVX-512 boost computing power, 6x LAN (2 optional PSE), PCIe Gen5 x16 expansion.
Tria Technologies empowers OEMs with modular and fully customized embedded compute and vision solutions, combining advanced edge-AI, high-performance compute modules, and full HMI systems, designed and manufactured in Europe and backed by global supply chains. Their vision-AI kits and embedded boards deliver intelligent, camera-enabled automation for industrial, robotics, medical, and smart-building use cases.
AI Vision
Webinar: Unlocking AI and Machine Learning
Learn about key considerations for maximizing AI/ML performance on the i.MX 93 MPU. You’ll learn how to avoid common model conversion pitfalls, navigate trade-offs in model parameters, quantization, and ML frameworks, and apply advanced techniques to further enhance performance.
Tria Vision AI-Kit 6490
The Vision AI-KIT 6490 delivers high-performance edge intelligence with AI acceleration, advanced vision processing, and multi-camera support. Powered by the Qualcomm Dragonwing™ QCS6490 SoC, the kit enables real-time recognition, responsive decision-making, and efficient multimedia processing for robotics, security, and industrial applications.
Tria SM2S-IMX95
The Tria SM2S-IMX95 delivers high-performance compute with integrated AI processing, empowering smart devices to run vision, analytics, and edge intelligence seamlessly for industrial and embedded applications.
Tria SM2S-QCS6490
The Tria SM2S-QCS6490 brings advanced AI acceleration and multi-camera support to the edge, enabling real-time vision, recognition, and responsive decision-making in compact, power-efficient designs.
Tria C6B-MLH
The Tria C6B-MLH combines efficient edge AI acceleration with flexible connectivity, supporting fast decision-making, low-latency performance, and scalable intelligence across diverse use cases.
Tria VE2302 SOM
The VE2302 SOM powers autonomous sensors with built-in AI acceleration, enabling real-time data processing and intelligent decision-making at the edge. It delivers low-latency performance, energy efficiency, and seamless connectivity, ideal for smart, self-sufficient devices.
Tria C6C-RYZ8
Tria’s C6C-RYZ8 brings AI acceleration and real-time vision processing to the edge, enabling fast decisions, lower latency, and efficient performance in a compact, power-optimized module.
AI Enablement Software
/IOTCONNECT
/IOTCONNECT™ provides the features needed to make the data journey simple and secure, while supporting the latest data processing technologies from Avnet and its partners.
Witekio
From UX & UI design, to connectivity, security, and integration, Witekio's Embedded Design Services bring your devices application to life.
Softweb Solutions
Softweb helps you accelerate transformation with advanced technologies.
