Navigate AI Developer Zone Guide

Synaptics AI Developer Zone is your gateway to building, optimizing, and deploying edge AI solutions. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced developer, this site provides all the resources you need to get started and scale your AI projects.

The AI Developer Zone is a centralized hub for everything related to edge AI development on Synaptics Astra platforms. It brings together documentation, tutorials, open-source tools, and model repositories to streamline your development process and help you unlock the full potential of Astra hardware.

How to Navigate

• Use the top navigation bar to switch between Astra SL, Astra SR, Models, and Blogs.
• The sidebar provides quick access to documentation, tutorials, and reference guides for each.
• Search for topics using the search bar at the top of the page.
• Use the footer for quick links to support, FAQs, and SDK resources.

Getting Started

1. Set up your development kit: Follow the Astra SL Quick Start or Astra SR Quick Start to get your hardware ready.
2. Choose Model or Bring your own: Browse the Models Section or follow the Bring Your Own Model guide to deploy your own models.
3. Optimize and deploy: Use the SyNAP AI Toolkit and advanced tutorials to optimize your models for Astra hardware.
4. Learn and connect: Read blogs, Ask questions on our Astra Support Portal for your development journey.

Choose “right-sized” compute solution

Astra SL Series (MPU)

High-performance AI-native processors for advanced Edge AI applications, multimedia, and rich operating systems.

• Astra SL Series Overview
• Quick Start Guide
• Advanced Tutorials
• Bring Your Own Model

Astra SR Series (MCU)

Ultra-efficient microcontrollers for low-power, always-on AI, IoT endpoints, and real-time inference.

• Astra SR Series Overview
• Quick Start Guide
• Evaluate Model Compatibility

What Else Can You Do?

🧠 Models Section

Access pre-optimized models for vision, audio, speech, and generative AI.

• Model Section

📰 Blogs Section

Stay up to date with the latest tutorials, releases, and AI news.

• Blog Section

🛠️ SyNAP AI Toolkit

Learn about the open-source toolkit for compiling and optimizing models for Astra hardware.

• SyNAP Introduction
• Model Quantization
• Model Compilation

Tips for New Users

• Start with the Quick Start guides for your hardware series.
• Use the Model Hub for instant access to ready-to-deploy models.
• Explore tutorials for step-by-step instructions on common tasks.
• Check the sidebar for reference docs and advanced features.
• Reach out via the support portal if you need help.

Need Help?

• Visit the Astra Support Portal
• Check out the Astra FAQ
• Watch Astra Machina Tutorial Videos

Ready to start your edge AI journey? Visit the Synaptics AI Developer Zone home page to explore resources, learn from tutorials, and build innovative embedded AI solutions.