Astra Open Source Ecosystem
Synaptics Astra™ offers a comprehensive suite of software and development tools to streamline the AI development process.
Astra SL-Series SDK
Astra SL SDK provides a Yocto Linux-based development environment with tools, drivers, and libraries for building and deploying embedded applications on all Synaptics Astra SL-Series processors including the SL1600 and SL2600 Families.
Astra Machina™ Dev Kit
Synaptics Astra Machina is the top choice for OEMs and developers seeking a modular developer kit for rapid prototyping. Packed with the high-performance, AI-native capabilities of the Astra SL-Series' IoT processors and the power of Synaptics Veros™ wireless connectivity solution, this developer-friendly platform helps you build, test and deploy with greater flexibility and efficiency.
Astra Machina Tutorial Videos
Watch our Astra Machina tutorial series or view the full playlist on YouTube.
Integrate the Astra SL1600 Series in your Edge AI Workflow
✅ Support for Leading AI Frameworks :
Easily Compile and Optimize your AI models on Astra with support for TensorFlow Lite, PyTorch, and ONNX with support for Vision, Audio, and language models.
✅ Optimized for Edge AI Compute :
Leverage Astra’s AI-native NPU and GPU to accelerate inference with minimal modifications and optimized runtime for edge inference.
✅ End-to-End Pipeline Support :
Accelerated Runtime stack ensuring smooth AI model deployment and execution designed for real-time inference. Utilize industry-standard open-source frameworks such as GStreamer and V4L2 to create video and display pipelines.
Quick Start with SL1600 Series
For detailed instructions on setting up and using your Astra Machina development kit, refer to the Quick Start with SL1600 Series section for the next steps.