Syntiant Overview
Syntiant is a pioneering company in the field of edge AI, specializing in high-performance audio and vibration sensor solutions, as well as advanced edge computing technologies. Here is a comprehensive overview of their products and key features:
Product Overview
Syntiant’s portfolio is centered around bringing artificial intelligence to the edge, enabling real-time data processing and decision-making in a wide range of devices, from small wearables and hearables to large automotive and industrial systems.
High-Performance Sensors
Syntiant offers a robust lineup of MEMS microphones and vibration sensors, including their SiSonic™ and AISonic™ smart microphones. These sensors are known for their:
- High signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), enhancing AI-driven voice applications such as noise cancellation and speech recognition.
- Low power consumption, allowing for always-on voice capabilities without compromising performance.
- Compact size, with the smallest digital microphone model available, ensuring superior performance in constrained environments.
Their V2S vibration sensors excel in use cases like emergency vehicle detection and predictive maintenance in industrial settings.
Edge AI Solutions
Syntiant’s edge AI solutions are powered by their Neural Decision Processors (NDPs), such as the NDP115, which are designed to run deep neural networks efficiently on edge devices. Key features include:
- Ultra-low power consumption: The NDP115 can run speech inferences at 280 microwatts, making it ideal for battery-powered devices.
- Multi-modal functionality: Supports concurrent neural networks, including multi-sensor fusion, and can natively run various types of neural networks like CNNs, RNNs, and fully connected networks.
- Hardware-Agnostic Models: Syntiant’s machine learning models are designed to run on a wide variety of hardware, from the largest GPUs to the smallest MCUs, ensuring flexibility and broad applicability.
Advanced Capabilities
Syntiant’s technology enables several advanced capabilities:
- Real-time Audio and Sensor Processing: Provides high-quality audio in noisy or windy environments and robust audio/vibration pick-up in harsh environments.
- Contextual Audio Processing: Offers voice activation and contextual audio processing, enhancing user experience in applications such as smart home devices, automotive systems, and industrial equipment.
- Predictive Maintenance: Utilizes vibration-based sensors to detect early signs of bearing wear and other predictive maintenance needs in rotating machinery.
- Security Applications: Includes acoustic event detectors for security applications, such as the Ring Alarm Glass Break Sensor, which can distinguish between critical sounds and background noises.
Industry Applications
Syntiant’s solutions are deployed across various industries, including:
- Smart Home: Enhancing safety and efficiency in home security systems.
- Automotive: Improving voice interfaces, safety features, and predictive maintenance in vehicles.
- Consumer Electronics: Delivering superior sound clarity in wearables and hearables.
- Industrial & Commercial: Enabling predictive maintenance and real-time monitoring in industrial settings.
In summary, Syntiant’s products combine high-performance sensors with advanced edge AI capabilities, enabling efficient, real-time processing and decision-making in a diverse range of applications, all while maintaining low power consumption and compact design.