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TDA4VM processor starter kit for edge AI vision systems

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Overview

Bring smart cameras, robots and intelligent machines to life with the TDA4VM processor starter kit. With a fast setup process and an assortment of foundational demos and tutorials, you can start prototyping a vision-based application in less than an hour. The kit enables 8 trillion operations per second (TOPS) of deep learning performance and hardware-accelerated edge AI processing without any hand-tooling. You can unleash high-speed AI in your embedded application only using Linux and industry standard APIs (TensorFlow Lite, ONNX Runtime, TVM, GStreamer, Docker, ROS, OpenGL ES).

Out-of-box video: Watch us unbox and setup the starter kit

Features
  • Performance—TDA4VM processor enables 8 TOPS deep learning performance and hardware-accelerated edge AI at low power
  • Camera interfaces—two CSI-2 ports compatible with Raspberry Pi and a high-speed 40-pin Semtec camera connector connecting up to eight cameras (requires TIDA-01413 sensor fusion add-on card)
  • Connectivity—three USB 3.0 Type A ports, one USB 3.0 Type C ports, one ethernet port, one M.2 Key E connector and one M.2 Key M connector, four CAN-FD interfaces, four UART terminals over one USB bridge
  • Memory—DRAM, LPDDR4‐4266, 4 gigabytes total memory, support for inline ECC
  • Display—DisplayPort with up to 4K resolution with MST support and 1080 HDMI

Please note that the following are not included:

  • Camera
  • WiFi card
  • Power supply

Arm-based processors
TDA4VM — SoC with Dual Arm® Cortex®-A72, 8 TOPS of AI, C7xDSP, and GPU for vision perception and analytics TDA4VM-Q1 — SoC with Dual Arm® Cortex®-A72, 8 TOPS of AI, C7xDSP, and GPU for vision perception and analytics
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J721EXSKG01EVM —

TDA4VM processor starter kit for edge AI vision systems

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JACINTO-EVM-POWER-SUPPLIES — External power supply for the TDA4VM starter kit

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Why do I need this? This is required to power the TDA4VM starter kit.
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JACINTO-EVM-POWER-SUPPLIES — External power supply for the TDA4VM starter kit

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JACINTO-EVM-CAMERA-INPUT — External camera input for the TDA4VM starter kit

Optional
Application requires camera input.
Why do I need this? This is only needed if you are using vision camera input. Out-of-box demos in the software development kit (SDK) are validated to be working with this camera.
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JACINTO-EVM-CAMERA-INPUT — External camera input for the TDA4VM starter kit

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JACINTO-EVM-WIFI-COMPONENT — External Wi-Fi component for the TDA4VM starter kit

Optional
Application requires Wi-Fi® connection.
Why do I need this? This is only needed if your application needs the ability to connect to Wi-Fi. A Intel M.2 Wi-Fi module (9260NGW) might be needed for development.
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JACINTO-EVM-WIFI-COMPONENT — External Wi-Fi component for the TDA4VM starter kit

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JACINTO-EVM-ANTENNA — External Wi-Fi module antenna for TDA4VM starter kit

Optional
Application uses Wi-Fi module.
Why do I need this? This is only needed if you are using Wi-Fi module. A dipole antenna and the SMA to MHF4 adapter cable might be needed for development.
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JACINTO-EVM-ANTENNA — External Wi-Fi module antenna for TDA4VM starter kit

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JACINTO-EVM-CABLE — External Wi-Fi module cable for the TDA4VM starter kit

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Application uses Wi-Fi module.
Why do I need this? This is only needed if you are using Wi-Fi module. A dipole antenna and the SMA to MHF4 adapter cable might be needed for development.
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JACINTO-EVM-CABLE — External Wi-Fi module cable for the TDA4VM starter kit

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Software development kit (SDK)

PROCESSOR-SDK-LINUX-SK-TDA4VM — Linux SDK for edge AI applications on TDA4VM Jacinto™ processors

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Why do I need this? This software development kit provides all the necessary components to evaluate and develop embedded Edge AI applications.
Supported products & hardware

Supported products & hardware

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Arm-based processors
TDA4VM — SoC with Dual Arm® Cortex®-A72, 8 TOPS of AI, C7xDSP, and GPU for vision perception and analytics
Hardware development
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Arm-based processors
TDA4VM — SoC with Dual Arm® Cortex®-A72, 8 TOPS of AI, C7xDSP, and GPU for vision perception and analytics
Hardware development
Evaluation board
SK-TDA4VM — TDA4VM processor starter kit for edge AI vision systems

Release Information

Thank you for your interest in the PROCESSOR-SDK-LINUX-SK-TDA4VM Software Development Kit (SDK). Please refer to SDK Documentation Link for details on getting started with the SDK.

What's new

  • Refer release note for details
Online training

EDGEAI-ACADEMY — Edge AI academy

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Supported products & hardware

Products
Arm-based processors
TDA4VM — SoC with Dual Arm® Cortex®-A72, 8 TOPS of AI, C7xDSP, and GPU for vision perception and analytics
Hardware development
Evaluation board
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Hardware development
Evaluation board
SK-TDA4VM — TDA4VM processor starter kit for edge AI vision systems

Release Information

Become an AI expert in days with learning modules, hands-on training and demonstrations.
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HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE PACKAGE

Build multi-sensor, AI-powered robot with SK-TDA4VM and SCUTTLE

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Evaluation board

J721EXSKG01EVM —

TDA4VM processor starter kit for edge AI vision systems

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Why do I need this? The TDA4VM starter kit is a standalone evaluation and development platform ideal for prototyping smart cameras, AI-BOX and robotic applications.
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JACINTO-EVM-CHASSIS-KIT — External chassis kit for the TDA4VM starter kit

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Why do I need this? This is required to build the SCUTTLE robot.
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JACINTO-EVM-CHASSIS-KIT — External chassis kit for the TDA4VM starter kit

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JACINTO-EVM-BRACKET — External bracket for the TDA4VM starter kit

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Why do I need this? This is required to attach J721EXSKG01EVM to the SCUTTLE chassis.
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JACINTO-EVM-BRACKET — External bracket for the TDA4VM starter kit

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JACINTO-EVM-MOUNTING-RAIL — External extra mounting rails for the TDA4VM starter kit

Required if
Building mount for multiple other sensors such as lidar and ZED camera..
Why do I need this? These is needed to mount additional sensors to SCUTTLE robot.
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Any extra brackets for sensors are not provided and can be 3D-printed separately.

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JACINTO-EVM-MOUNTING-RAIL — External extra mounting rails for the TDA4VM starter kit

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JACINTO-EVM-POWER-SUPPLIES-100W — External 100W power supply for the TDA4VM starter kit

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Why do I need this? This is required to power the TDA4VM starter kit.
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JACINTO-EVM-POWER-SUPPLIES-100W — External 100W power supply for the TDA4VM starter kit

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JACINTO-EVM-WIFI-COMPONENT — External Wi-Fi component for the TDA4VM starter kit

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Why do I need this? This is required for J721EXSKG01EVM to connect to Wi-Fi.
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JACINTO-EVM-WIFI-COMPONENT — External Wi-Fi component for the TDA4VM starter kit

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JACINTO-EVM-ANTENNA — External Wi-Fi module antenna for TDA4VM starter kit

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Why do I need this? These antennas are required for the Wi-Fi card to capture Wi-Fi signal.
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JACINTO-EVM-ANTENNA — External Wi-Fi module antenna for TDA4VM starter kit

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JACINTO-EVM-RPLIDAR — External RPLidar for the TDA4VM starter kit

Required if
Aplication requires Lidar..
Why do I need this? This is only needed if you are using Lidar in your application.
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JACINTO-EVM-RPLIDAR — External RPLidar for the TDA4VM starter kit

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JACINTO-EVM-IMU-SENSOR — External IMU sensor for the TDA4VM starter kit

Required if
Aplication requires inertial measurement unit (IMU)..
Why do I need this? This is only needed if you are using navigation or guidance control in your application.
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JACINTO-EVM-IMU-SENSOR — External IMU sensor for the TDA4VM starter kit

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JACINTO-EVM-ZED-CAMERA — External ZED camera for the TDA4VM starter kit

Required if
Aplication requires stereo camera..
Why do I need this? This is only needed if you are using a stereo camera in your application.
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JACINTO-EVM-ZED-CAMERA — External ZED camera for the TDA4VM starter kit

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Software development kit (SDK)

PROCESSOR-SDK-LINUX-SK-TDA4VM — Linux SDK for edge AI applications on TDA4VM Jacinto™ processors

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Why do I need this? This software development kit provides all the necessary components to evaluate and develop embedded Edge AI applications.
Supported products & hardware

Supported products & hardware

Products
Arm-based processors
TDA4VM — SoC with Dual Arm® Cortex®-A72, 8 TOPS of AI, C7xDSP, and GPU for vision perception and analytics
Hardware development
Evaluation board
SK-TDA4VM — TDA4VM processor starter kit for edge AI vision systems
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PROCESSOR-SDK-LINUX-SK-TDA4VM — Linux SDK for edge AI applications on TDA4VM Jacinto™ processors

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Linux installer for sources, pre-built binaries and file system images with edge AI stack

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tisdk-edgeai-image-j721e-evm.wic.xz  — 1097207 K

SD card image with edge AI stack

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Products
Arm-based processors
TDA4VM — SoC with Dual Arm® Cortex®-A72, 8 TOPS of AI, C7xDSP, and GPU for vision perception and analytics
Hardware development
Evaluation board
SK-TDA4VM — TDA4VM processor starter kit for edge AI vision systems

Release Information

Thank you for your interest in the PROCESSOR-SDK-LINUX-SK-TDA4VM Software Development Kit (SDK). Please refer to SDK Documentation Link for details on getting started with the SDK.

What's new

  • Refer release note for details
Documentation & related resources
HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE PACKAGE

Develop multi-channel capture AI using fusion board and Edge AI kit

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Evaluation board

J721EXSKG01EVM —

TDA4VM processor starter kit for edge AI vision systems

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Why do I need this? The TDA4VM starter kit is a standalone evaluation and development platform that is ideal for prototyping machine vision and edge AI applications.
Supported products & hardware

Supported products & hardware

Hardware development
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SVT-3P-FUSION-APP-DB — SVTRONICS fusion application daughterboard

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Why do I need this? The fusion application board is required to connect up to eight high speed data sources.
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SVT-3P-FUSION-APP-DB — SVTRONICS fusion application daughterboard

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JACINTO-EVM-POWER-SUPPLIES — External power supply for the TDA4VM starter kit

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Why do I need this? This is required to power the J721EXSKG01EVM.
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JACINTO-EVM-POWER-SUPPLIES — External power supply for the TDA4VM starter kit

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CUI-3P-POWER — CUI application board power supply

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Why do I need this? This power supply is required to power the fusion application board.
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CUI-3P-POWER — CUI application board power supply

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TENSI-3P-POWER-ADAPTER — Tensility fusion application board power-supply adapter

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Why do I need this? Required adapter to connect the power supply to the fusion application board.
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TENSI-3P-POWER-ADAPTER — Tensility fusion application board power-supply adapter

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WURTH-3P-HEX-STANDOFF — Wurth Elektronik J721EXSKG01EVM standoff

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Why do I need this? Standoffs are used to set J721EXSKG01EVM level with the table when mounted on the fusion board.
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WURTH-3P-HEX-STANDOFF — Wurth Elektronik J721EXSKG01EVM standoff

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D3-3P-RUGGED-CAMERA-MOD — D3 Engineering external camera module

Required If
Application requires a camera/s.
Why do I need this? Only needed if application requires a 2.1 MP FPD-Link™ III camera
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D3-3P-RUGGED-CAMERA-MOD — D3 Engineering external camera module

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JACINTO-EVM-WIFI-COMPONENT — External Wi-Fi component for the TDA4VM starter kit

Required If
Application requires wifi connection.
Why do I need this? Only needed if the application needs the ability to connect to WiFi. An Intel M.2 WiFi module (9260NGW) module might be needed for development.
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JACINTO-EVM-WIFI-COMPONENT — External Wi-Fi component for the TDA4VM starter kit

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LINX-3P-ANTENNA — Linx Technologies external antenna

Required If
Application uses wifi module.
Why do I need this? Only needed if using wifi module. A dipole antenna and the SMA to MHF4 adapter cable might be needed for development.
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LINX-3P-ANTENNA — Linx Technologies external antenna

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Software development kit (SDK)

PROCESSOR-SDK-LINUX-SK-TDA4VM — Linux SDK for edge AI applications on TDA4VM Jacinto™ processors

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Why do I need this? This software development kit provides all the necessary components to evaluate and develop with Linux open source APIs.
Supported products & hardware

Supported products & hardware

Products
Arm-based processors
TDA4VM — SoC with Dual Arm® Cortex®-A72, 8 TOPS of AI, C7xDSP, and GPU for vision perception and analytics
Hardware development
Evaluation board
SK-TDA4VM — TDA4VM processor starter kit for edge AI vision systems
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PROCESSOR-SDK-LINUX-SK-TDA4VM — Linux SDK for edge AI applications on TDA4VM Jacinto™ processors

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Release date: May 22, 2025
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Linux installer for sources, pre-built binaries and file system images with edge AI stack

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tisdk-edgeai-image-j721e-evm.wic.xz  — 1097207 K

SD card image with edge AI stack

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Products
Arm-based processors
TDA4VM — SoC with Dual Arm® Cortex®-A72, 8 TOPS of AI, C7xDSP, and GPU for vision perception and analytics
Hardware development
Evaluation board
SK-TDA4VM — TDA4VM processor starter kit for edge AI vision systems

Release Information

Thank you for your interest in the PROCESSOR-SDK-LINUX-SK-TDA4VM Software Development Kit (SDK). Please refer to SDK Documentation Link for details on getting started with the SDK.

What's new

  • Refer release note for details
Online training

EDGEAI-ACADEMY — Edge AI academy

Optional
Supported products & hardware

Supported products & hardware

Products
Arm-based processors
TDA4VM — SoC with Dual Arm® Cortex®-A72, 8 TOPS of AI, C7xDSP, and GPU for vision perception and analytics
Hardware development
Evaluation board
SK-TDA4VM — TDA4VM processor starter kit for edge AI vision systems

EDGEAI-ACADEMY — Edge AI academy

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Products
Arm-based processors
TDA4VM — SoC with Dual Arm® Cortex®-A72, 8 TOPS of AI, C7xDSP, and GPU for vision perception and analytics
Hardware development
Evaluation board
SK-TDA4VM — TDA4VM processor starter kit for edge AI vision systems

Release Information

Become an AI expert in days with learning modules, hands-on training and demonstrations.
Documentation & related resources
Additional documentation TDA4VM starter kit EVM quick start guide

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Evaluation board

J721EXSKG01EVM —

TDA4VM processor starter kit for edge AI vision systems

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Supported products & hardware

Hardware development
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Design files

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Technical documentation

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* EVM User's guide SK-TDA4VM User's Guide (Rev. D) PDF | HTML Feb 8, 2024
Certificate J721EXSKG01EVM EU Declaration of Conformity (DoC) (Rev. A) Nov 16, 2022
User guide Edge AI software and development tools Feb 7, 2022
Application note Performance and power benchmarking with TDA4 Edge AI processors PDF | HTML Sep 1, 2021
Application note Jacinto 7 Camera Capture and Imaging Subsystem PDF | HTML Jul 7, 2021
Application note Hardware Accelerated Structure From Motion on TDA4VM PDF | HTML Apr 23, 2021
Application note Efficient Visual Localization on TDA4VM (Rev. A) PDF | HTML Apr 19, 2021
Application note TDA4VMid VPAC ISP Tuning Overview (Rev. A) PDF | HTML Jan 14, 2021

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