Metis AIPU
Metis is Axelera AI's first-generation AI Processing Unit, delivering efficient edge AI inference across a range of form factors. Built around a dataflow architecture optimized for convolutional and transformer workloads, Metis achieves high throughput at low power — typically under 15W per AIPU.
Form Factors
| Product | Form Factor | AIPUs | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metis M.2 | M.2 2280 (M-key) | 1 | Embedded systems, compact edge devices |
| Metis M.2 Max | M.2 2280 (M-key) | 1 | Higher memory, extended workloads |
| Metis PCIe 1-AIPU | PCIe half-height | 1 | Workstations, single-model deployment |
| Metis PCIe 4-AIPU | PCIe full-height | 4 | Multi-stream, server-class throughput |
| Metis Compute Board | Standalone board | 1 | Evaluation, development, prototyping |
General Documentation
Documentation that applies across all Metis form factors:
- Functional Test Guide — Hardware verification procedures
- Validated Host Systems — Tested host PCs and integration requirements