AKD1500 PCIe Development Card

The AKD1500 PCIe Development Card is a next-generation edge AI accelerator card featuring BrainChip's Akida AKD1500 neuromorphic co-processor in a standard PCIe form factor. It enables seamless integration into existing systems for high-efficiency AI inference, on-device learning, and low-power deployment at the edge. What's in the box AKD1500 PCIe Development Card Specifications Architecture: Akida AKD1500 neuromorphic co-processor Interface: PCIe 2.0 x1 Performance: 800 GOPS at less than 300 mW Host compatibility: x86, ARM, RISC-V via PCIe or SPI On-chip learning: Yes (adaptive, no cloud required) OS support: Linux Form factor: Standard PCIe card Designed for Defense and Industrial AI: High-efficiency edge inference Healthcare Sensing Applications: Low-power always-on sensing Anomaly Detection and Keyword Spotting: On-chip learning Drop-In AI Acceleration for x86 and SBCs: Standard PCIe form factor Quick Start Power off host computer: Ensure the system is fully powered down before installing the PCIe card. Insert AKD1500 PCIe card: Insert into a one-lane PCIe slot (x1 board fits x2/x4/x8 slots — ensure correct alignment to avoid damage). Power on: Boot the host computer with the PCIe card installed. Install the Akida driver for Linux: Follow the driver installation guide to complete setup.