AKD1500 M.2 Card B+M Key

The AKD1500 M.2 Card B+M Key is BrainChip's next-generation edge AI accelerator in the M.2 2230 B+M Key form factor. Powered by the Akida AKD1500 neuromorphic co-processor, it integrates seamlessly with Raspberry Pi 5 and compatible host systems for ultra-low-power AI inference at the edge. What's in the Box AKD1500 M.2 Card B+M Key (M.2 2230 form factor) Specifications Architecture: Akida AKD1500 neuromorphic co-processor Form factor: M.2 2230, B+M Key Host interface: PCIe or SPI Performance: 800 GOPS at less than 300 mW On-chip learning: Yes (adaptive, no cloud required) Host compatibility: Raspberry Pi 5 and compatible hosts Thermal: Fanless Download Product Brief Download Datasheet Download Driver Designed for Drop-In AI Acceleration: Standard M.2 B+M Key form factor Healthcare and Remote Sensing: Low-power always-on inference Anomaly Detection and Keyword Spotting: On-chip learning Smart Home and Consumer Devices: Ultra-low-power edge AI Quick Start Power off host system: Ensure the system is fully powered down before installing the M.2 card. Insert the M.2 card: Slide into an M.2 2230 B+M Key slot at an angle, press flat and secure with the retention screw. Power on: Boot the host system with the M.2 card installed. Install the Akida driver: Follow the driver installation guide to complete setup.