Particle Tachyon: A Revolutionary Snapdragon-Powered SBC
Particle has unveiled Tachyon, a groundbreaking single-board computer (SBC) that brings smartphone-level power to the world of IoT and edge computing[1][2]. This credit card-sized powerhouse is built around a Qualcomm Snapdragon system-on-chip, featuring an octa-core Kryo CPU with cores running at up to 2.7GHz[3].
Key Features
- Powerful Processing: Octa-core Qualcomm Kryo CPU (1x 2.7GHz, 3x 2.4GHz, 4x 1.9GHz)[3]
- Advanced Connectivity: Built-in 5G cellular and Wi-Fi 6E capabilities[1]
- AI Acceleration: 12 TOPS NPU for machine learning workloads[2]
- Graphics Performance: Adreno 643 GPU[3]
- Ample Memory: 4GB RAM and 64GB built-in UFS flash storage[2]
- Versatile I/O: USB-C 3.1 with DisplayPort, PCIe, and camera interfaces[3]
Applications and Potential
Tachyon is designed to democratize access to cutting-edge technology, enabling developers and businesses to create AI-enabled IoT products with ease[1]. Its powerful hardware and connectivity options make it suitable for a wide range of applications, from industrial IoT to edge AI deployments[4].
Availability and Pricing
The Particle Tachyon is currently available for pre-order on Kickstarter, with prices starting at $149 for early backers[1]. This represents a significant discount from the expected retail price, making it an attractive option for developers and enthusiasts looking to explore the possibilities of AI-enabled edge computing[3].
By combining the power of a modern smartphone with the flexibility of an SBC, Particle’s Tachyon is poised to revolutionize the IoT landscape and empower a new generation of intelligent, connected devices[4].
Citations:
[1] https://audioxpress.com/news/particle-unveils-tachyon-a-qualcomm-snapdragon-powered-5g-ai-enabled-single-board-computer
[2] https://www.iot-now.com/2024/07/31/145735-particle-launches-tachyon-qualcomm-snapdragon-powered-sbc-for-ai-and-iot/
[3] https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/particle-launches-tachyon-a-snapdragon-powered-single-board-computer-with-its-own-ai-accelerator
[4] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YP4NdoNmEKU
[5] https://consent.yahoo.com/v2/collectConsent
[6] https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/particle-iot/tachyon-powerful-5g-single-board-computer-w-ai-accelerator
[7] https://venturebeat.com/games/particle-unveils-tachyon-a-5g-and-ai-enabled-single-board-computer-for-everyone/
[8] https://www.qualcomm.com