Metis AIPU
Metis is Axelera AI's first-generation AI Processing Unit, delivering efficient edge AI inference across a range of form factors. Built on a dataflow architecture optimised for convolutional and transformer workloads, Metis achieves high throughput at low power — typically under 15 W per AIPU.
Products
| Product | Form Factor | AIPUs | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.2 | M.2 2280 (M-key) | 1 | Embedded systems, compact edge devices |
| M.2 Max | M.2 2280 (M-key) | 1 | Higher memory, extended workloads |
| PCIe 1-AIPU | PCIe half-height | 1 | Workstations, single-model deployment |
| PCIe 4-AIPU | PCIe full-height | 4 | Multi-stream, server-class throughput |
| SBC Compute Board | Standalone SBC | 1 | Evaluation, development, prototyping |
More
- Common Documentation — applies across all form factors (test, compliance, host systems)
- Host systems — validated evaluation and development platforms for Metis