MS8300
AI-enabled multimedia SoC with NPU, quad-core ARM Cortex-A55, 4K video codec, for smart cameras and AIoT applications
Product Overview
Description
The MS8300 is an AI-enabled multimedia SoC designed for smart cameras, AIoT devices, and edge AI applications requiring both video processing and machine learning capabilities.
Featuring a quad-core ARM Cortex-A55 processor, integrated NPU for AI acceleration, and 4K video codec, it enables intelligent video analysis at the edge.
With support for popular AI frameworks including TensorFlow Lite and ONNX, the MS8300 simplifies development of AI-powered multimedia applications.
Product Series
MS
Primary Application
Smart security cameras
Key Features
- Quad-core ARM Cortex-A55
- 2 TOPS NPU for AI acceleration
- 4K video codec
- MIPI CSI for camera input
- TensorFlow Lite support
- ONNX runtime support
- Hardware face detection
- Object recognition acceleration
Specifications
| CPU | Quad-core ARM Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz |
|---|---|
| NPU | 2 TOPS AI accelerator |
| GPU | Mali-G31 |
| Video Codec | 4K H.265/H.264 encode/decode |
| Max Resolution | 3840x2160 @ 30fps |
| Memory | DDR4/LPDDR4 up to 4GB |
| Interfaces | MIPI CSI/DSI, USB 3.0, PCIe, GbE |
| Package | BGA-361 (15x15mm) |
| Temperature Range | -20°C to +70°C |
Applications
Smart security cameras
Electronic system design
AIoT edge devices
Electronic system design
Intelligent doorbells
Electronic system design
Smart retail cameras
Electronic system design
Industrial inspection
Industrial automation and control
Video analytics servers
Electronic system design
FAE Expert Insights
"The MS8300 brings AI capabilities to multimedia applications at an affordable price point. The integrated NPU delivers 2 TOPS of AI performance, sufficient for real-time face detection, object recognition, and other common AI tasks. I've used this chip in smart camera and AIoT projects with excellent results. The support for TensorFlow Lite makes model deployment straightforward. For applications requiring both video processing and edge AI, the MS8300 offers an excellent balance of performance and cost."
AI-enabled SoC with NPU for smart cameras and edge AI applications
— Dr. Li Ming, BeiLuo
Frequently Asked Questions
What AI frameworks are supported by MS8300?
MS8300 supports TensorFlow Lite, ONNX Runtime, and MacroSilicon's own AI SDK. The NPU accelerates common operations including convolution, pooling, and activation functions. Pre-trained models can be converted and optimized for the NPU using the provided tools.
Supports TensorFlow Lite and ONNX; use provided tools for model optimization.