The CY8CKIT-062S2-AI PSoC 6 AI Evaluation Kit from Infineon Technologies provides a compact and powerful platform for developers interested in edge AI applications. This kit is compatible with Imagimob Studio, facilitating the entire machine learning process from initial model training to final deployment within a unified setup.

The core of the kit is the PSoC 6 MCU family, known for its ultra-low power use and suitability for battery-powered IoT applications such as wearables. It features dual-core ARM Cortex-M4 and Cortex-M0+ processors, robust security measures including hardware-based trust roots, and cryptographic accelerators.

This kit is equipped with a diverse sensors such as Radar, digital MEMs microphone, a 3-axis magnetometer, a 6-axis IMU, and a barometric air pressure sensor—making it suitable for detailed environmental data collection. Its flexible connectivity options include CYW43439-based Murata Type 1YN module that supports both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, along with numerous I/O headers for expansion.

Pre-loaded with various machine learning models (Imagimob Ready Models), the evaluation kit allows for rapid deployment and easy customization, significantly cutting down development time and costs. Embedded with ModusToolbox, a development suite for embedded systems that offers specialized tools for ML, connectivity, and security across Windows, Linux, and macOS.

On the other hand, Imagimob Studio acts as a streamlined platform that simplifies developing and deploying machine learning models directly to embedded systems. It enables users to gather data using integrated sensors, develop custom models, and then fine-tune and deploy these models to devices like the PSoC™ 6 MCU.

The software structure of the kit supports robust AI applications by combining data collection and connectivity through MQTT, HTTP, and AIROC Bluetooth, and includes TensorFlow Lite Micro support. The design is tailored for tasks like radar presence detection and is enhanced with DSP and neural network acceleration through CMSIS-DSP and CMSIS-NN.

Further Information

According to Mouser, the kit is priced at $37.50 but is currently not in stock. It is available for backorder, with 199 units expected to arrive by July 22, 2024. Orders will be shipped once the stock is replenished.