Aspinity
Aspinity specializes in semiconductor technology that combines machine learning accuracy with ultra-low power analog processing, exemplified by their AML100 chip for AI-driven event detection and classification.
Company Overview
Aspinity employs proprietary semiconductor technology that combines machine learning precision with the energy efficiency of analog processing. The technology is designed for AI-driven tasks like event detection, classification, notification, and prevention. Aspinity aims to deliver unparalleled performance and efficiency in these areas.
Products
Aspinity offers cutting-edge products like the AML100 and AML100-REF-1. The AML100 is the world’s first pure analog AI processor, which can manage the majority of machine learning workloads while consuming less than 20µA in always-sensing mode. It supports up to 4 analog sensors and integrates with embedded systems to significantly reduce power consumption. The AML100-REF-1 is a reference module for easy prototyping and testing of battery-operated, always-on sensing solutions. It includes features such as an onboard microphone, support for multiple sensors, and wireless reporting capabilities.
AML100 Chip Features
The AML100 chip from Aspinity is known for its near-zero power AI applications, especially in the automotive sector. It can accurately detect and classify events directly from raw, analog sensor data, leading to a 95% reduction in always-on system power consumption. The chip ensures less than 50µA of power consumption for most applications, making it highly efficient. The AML100 also supports up to 4 analog sensors and integrates easily with embedded systems, enabling significant power savings.
AML100-REF-1 Module
The AML100-REF-1 by Aspinity is a fully integrated reference module designed for ultra-low power always-on sensing solutions. It incorporates analog sensors, the AML100 analogML processor, and a wireless SoC. The system consumes less than 40µA in always-on mode for applications like acoustic event detection using the onboard microphone. It supports various event detection tasks, from acoustic events to biometric anomaly detection, and includes a connector for up to 4 external analog sensors. The module uses an ST Microelectronics STM23WB5MMG 64MHz Arm Cortex-M4 MCU and a TDK ICS-40310 analog MEMS microphone.
Applications
Aspinity's technology, particularly the AML100 and AML100-REF-1, is focused on delivering near-zero power sensing solutions for a range of applications. It is used extensively in automotive AI and can control and manage always-on systems for detecting and classifying sensor data. The AML100 efficiently handles tasks in sound detection, vibration sensing, and biometric anomaly detection, making it versatile for various low-power embedded system applications.