Embedded AI Vision Modules

Ambarella-Based AI Vision Camera Modules for Seamless Integration

Our AI vision camera solutions help to identify and track objects, analyse scenes, and predict behaviour in various industries: from video surveillance and security to agriculture and automotive software. We develop the right building blocks to create automotive cameras that collect visual data and provide valuable insights.

Promwad’s system-on-modules (SoM) are based on Ambarella CV25, CV22, H22, and H32 processors. These chips are known for low-power architecture combined with industry-leading AVC/HEVC encoding, making them suitable for various automotive vision systems and other Edge AI applications.

Automotive AI Vision Systems: From MVP to Production

Automotive AI technologies have a primary focus on improving safety, driver comfort, and user experience. Leveraging our expertise in Ambarella-based SoM development, we help you create cutting-edge automotive vision solutions by:

Selecting the right components and boosting your concept with our Ambarella-based SoM ecosystem.
Assisting with requirements elaboration, providing project budget estimation, and performing a feasibility study in the early stages.
Executing your project from design to mass production.
Providing integration with various automotive solutions, such as embedded GPS trackers, ADAS, and EV charging software.
Manufacturing your products at a verified and state-of-the-art production site (EMS).

PRW-CV25

This is the Ambarella-CV25-based SOM in OSM Size-S form factor with the quad-core ARM Cortex-53, a variety of video input/output interfaces, and a dedicated CNN processor for AI workloads.

Technical Data:

Dimensions: 30 mm x 30 mm
Footprint: OSM Size-S Land Grid Array (LGA), a solder-on module with 332 contact points
Power Supply: 5 V +/- 5 % via LGA contacts
Power consumption: <5 W (typ.)
Operating system: Linux

Options:

Processor: CV25AX85
Clock rate: 1.0GHz
RAM (LPDDR4): 1 GByte / 512 MByte
Flash memory (e-MMC 5.1): 16 GByte / 8 GByte
Temperature range (operating): -40 °C to +85 °C / 0 °C to +85 °C

Interfaces:

1 × LAN 10/100/1000 (RGMII)
1 x USB 2.0 Host
1 x USB 2.0 OTG
1 x MIPI DSI (4 Lanes)
1 x MIPI CSI (4 Lanes)
1 x SD-Card, 1 x SDIO/MMC (x8)
1 x QSPI, 1 x SPI, 4x UART
2 x I2C, 1 x I2S (2x TX/RX)
24 x GPIO, 3 x PWM 1 x JTAG

PRW-H22

This is the Ambarella-H22-based SOM in OSM Size-S form factor with the quad-core ARM Cortex-53, a variety of video input/output interfaces, and numerous possibilities for AVC/HEVC encoding.

Technical Data:

Dimensions: 30 mm x 30 mm
Footprint: OSM Size-S Land Grid Array (LGA), a solder-on module with 332 contact points
Power Supply: 5 V +/- 5 % via LGA contacts
Power consumption: <5 W (typ.)
Operating system: Linux

Options:

Processor: H22AX25, H22AX35, H22AX55, H22AX75, H22S85N
Clock rate: 1.0GHz
RAM (LPDDR4): 1 GByte / 512 MByte
Flash memory (e-MMC 5.1): 16 GByte / 8 GByte
Temperature range (operating): -40 °C to +85 °C / 0 °C to +85 °C

Interfaces:

1 × LAN 10/100/1000 (RGMII)
1 x USB 2.0 Host
1 x USB 2.0 OTG
1 x MIPI DSI (4 Lanes)
1 x MIPI CSI (4 Lanes)
1 x SD-Card, 1x SDIO/MMC (x8)
1 x QSPI, 1 x SPI, 4 x UART
2 x I2C, 1 x I2S (2x TX/RX)
24 x GPIO, 3 x PWM
1 x JTAG

PRW-H32

This is the Ambarella-H32-based SOM in OSM Size-S form factor, manufactured by a 10 nm low-power CMOS process. It is a power-optimised version of the H22 SoC.

Technical Data:

Dimensions: 30 mm x 30 mm
Footprint : OSM Size-S Land Grid Array (LGA), a solder-on module with 332 contact points
Power Supply: 5 V +/- 5 % via LGA contacts
Power consumption: <5 W (typ.)
Operating system: Linux

Options:

Processor: CV25AX85
Clock rate: 1.0GHz
RAM (LPDDR4): 1 GByte / 512 MByte
Flash memory (e-MMC 5.1): 16 GByte / 8 GByte
Temperature range (operating):-40 °C to +85 °C / 0 °C to +85 °C

Interfaces:

1 × LAN 10/100/1000 (RGMII)
1 x USB 2.0 Host
1 x USB 2.0 OTG
1 x MIPI DSI (4 Lanes)
1 x MIPI CSI (4 Lanes)
1 x SD-Card, 1x SDIO/MMC (x8)
1 x QSPI, 1x SPI, 4x UART
2 x I2C, 1x I2S (2x TX/RX)
24 x GPIO, 3 x PWM
1 x JTAG

Evaluation Kit: PRW Amberry

PRW Amberry is the eval kit for PRW-CV25, PRW-H22, and PRW-H32 modules. Designed in compact Mini-ITX format (170 x 170 mm), it is the perfect platform for all types of tests and demonstrations.

Function & Interfaces:

1 × Ethernet LAN (10/100/1000M)
1 x USB 2.0 OTG
1 x USB 2.0 Host
1 x USB Debug (COM-Port)
2 x Micro-SD
3 x UART
1 x HDMI (MIPI-DSI Bridge)
1 x 20-pin connector for cape/daughter board

Ambarella Сhipset Сomparison and Target Applications


CPU Spec	4 x ARM Cortex-A53 @1GHz	4 x ARM Cortex-A53 @1GHz	4 x ARM Cortex-A53 @1GHz	4 x ARM Cortex-A53 @1GHz
AI / CNN	Software-based on ARM core	Software-based on ARM core	CVFlow processor with CNN / deep learning support	CVFlow processor with CNN / deep learning support
OS	ThreadX, Linux, ThreadX + Linux
Video encode	H.264(AVC) H.265(HEVC)	H.264(AVC) H.265(HEVC)	H.264(AVC) H.265(HEVC)	H.264(AVC) H.265(HEVC)
Video spec	Ultra HD 4Kx2Kp30	Ultra HD 4Kx2Kp30	Ultra HD 4Kx2Kp60	Ultra HD 4Kx2Kp45
Multi-stream	1440p + 1080p/720p	1440p + 1080p/720p	1440p + 1440p	1440p + 1440p
Video Input	2x	3x	3x	3x
Memory Interface	LPDDR4x / LPDDR4 / DDR4 32-bit bus width	LPDDR4x / LPDDR4 / DDR4 16-bit bus width	LPDDR4x / LPDDR4 / DDR4 32-bit bus width	LPDDR4x / LPDDR4 / DDR4 32-bit bus width
Interfaces	10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet MAC 2 logical VOUT channels I2S audio USB 2.0 Host/Device with a built-in PHY NAND flash controller 2x SD controllers 3xUART	10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet MAC 2 logical VOUT channels I2S audio USB 2.0 Host/Device with a built-in PHY NAND flash controller 3x SD controllers 5xUART	10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet MAC 2 logical VOUT channels I2S audio USB 2.0 Host/Device with a built-in PHY NAND flash controller 3x SD controllers 5xUART	10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet MAC 2 logical VOUT channels I2S audio USB 2.0 Host/Device with a built-in PHY NAND flash controller 3x SD controllers 5xUART
Target market	Connected drones, action cameras, wearable cameras	Aftermarket dash cameras, high-performance action cameras, wearable cameras	Intelligent sports, drone, wearable, and panoramic cameras	Intelligent sports, drone, wearable, and panoramic cameras