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Operating SystemsYocto(Linux)
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CPU4 x Cortex-A53, up to 1.8GHz&1 x Cortex-M7, up to 800MHz
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GPUGC7000UL with OpenCL and Vulkan support
Supports OpenGL ES 1.1, 2.0, 3.0, OpenCL 1.2, Vulkan -
NPU & AI PerformanceNXP i.MX 8M Plus: 2.3 TOPS Neural Network performance
Kinara Ara-2: 40TOPS Neural Network performance (TensorFlow,PyTorch,ONNX AI Model) -
MemoryNXP i.MX 8M Plus: 4GB（1G-8G optional）
Kinara Ara-2: 16GB -
Storage32GB eMMC5.1(8-128GB optional)
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Network Interface2 x Giga Ethernet
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Other interfaces1 x Micro SD slot
1 x USB TypeC
1 x System upgrade key
1 x Reset Key
1 x DC Jack -
Size & Weight172*123.7*43.5mm
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POWERDC 12V /3A
APC880E – Cost-Optimized Entry-Level Edge AI System
Geniatech APC880E is a cost-optimized entry-level Edge AI system, integrating the Kinara Ara-2 AI accelerator and NXP i.MX8M Plus SoC. With reliable AI inference performance in a compact and simplified design, the APC880E is ideal for edge analytics, protocol translation, and lightweight industrial AI workloads in cost-sensitive deployments.
- High AI Performance: 40 TOPS Kinara Ara-2 + 2.3 TOPS i.MX8M Plus
- Simplified I/O: USB-C, SD slot, dual GbE, and DC power input
- Cost-Optimized: Minimal interface design reduces system cost
- Compact Form Factor: Perfect for entry-level edge AI deployments
- AI Framework Support: Compatible with TensorFlow, PyTorch, ONNX
- Multimedia Capable: Supports 4K H.265/H.264/VP9 video decoding
Comparison
| Feature | APC880 |
APC880 Mini
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APC880E
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|---|---|---|---|
| AI Accelerator | Kinara Ara-2 via board-to-board connector | Kinara Ara-2 onboard + M.2 slot (backup) | Kinara Ara-2 onboard |
| Host Processor | NXP i.MX8M Plus (SOM module) | NXP i.MX8M Plus (chip-down) | NXP i.MX8M Plus (chip-down) |
| Design Flexibility | Modular design; flexible SoC replacement (via SOM) | Low-cost layout; fixed SoC integration | Simplified design; focused on essential functions |
| I/O Interfaces | Rich I/O: Dual GbE, USB, HDMI, LVDS, MIPI, PCIe, CAN, RS232/485 | Balanced I/O: Dual GbE, USB, HDMI, LVDS, MIPI, PCIe | Minimal I/O: Dual GbE, 1×USB-C, 1xPower, no Wi-Fi |
| Form Factor | Full-size, fanless industrial chassis | Compact, embedded-friendly design | Compact and lightweight chassis |
| Target Application | High-end Edge AI, vision systems, smart factories | Cost-sensitive AI vision, smart retail, embedded AI systems | Entry-level edge AI, protocol translation, basic inference |
| Cost Positioning | Mid-to-high | Mid-range, optimized for cost | Entry-level, highly cost-optimized |
