M.2 Ara240 EdgeAI

M.2 AI Accelerator with NXP Ara-2

Prototype unit:

Next-Level Edge AI – Now in M.2

With its new M.2 AI accelerator module based on the NXP Ara-2, F&S brings true Generative AI performance to the edge – compact, scalable, and ready to deploy.

Delivering up to 40 TOPS of AI performance, the module enables embedded systems to run even the most demanding workloads, including large language models (LLMs), vision-language models (VLMs), and multimodal AI applications – all locally and in real time.

Designed for seamless integration, the standard M.2 form factor allows developers to upgrade existing platforms with high-performance AI acceleration via PCIe, without redesigning the system.

Key Highlights

Up to 40 TOPS AI performance for next-generation inference
Generative AI at the edge – supports LLMs, transformers & multimodal models
Run multiple AI models in parallel without performance degradation
Standard M.2 (M-Key) form factor for easy integration
High-speed PCIe interface for maximum data throughput
On-board LPDDR4 memory (up to 16 GB) for complex AI models
Supports TensorFlow, PyTorch, ONNX
Low latency & no cloud dependency

Unlock New AI Use Cases

Multi-camera video analytics in real time
AI copilots & local assistants (LLMs on the edge)
Advanced HMI with vision + language interaction
Medical imaging with AI-assisted diagnostics
Industrial automation with complex AI pipelines

Why F&S

Industrial-grade design for reliable deployment
Seamless integration with NXP i.MX platforms
Scalable AI performance across product families
Fast time-to-market with ready-to-use solutions
Development and production in Germany

	M.2 Ara240 8GB I-Temp	M.2 Ara240 2GB I-Temp
State	Samples	Samples
CPU	-	-
CPU	NXP Ara240	NXP Ara240
NPU	40 eTOPS	40 eTOPS
Security	-	-
Secure Element	Secure Boot	Secure Boot
Operating System	-	-
Linux
Memory	-	-
RAM	8GB LPDDR4 x64	2GB LPDDR4 x64
Flash
Interfaces	-	-
PCIe	1x/4x	1x/4x
Display	-	-
Common	-	-
V_IN	3.3V	3.3V
T_AMB	-25°C - + 85°C	-25°C - + 85°C
Size	22x80mm	22x80mm
	M.2 Ara240 8GB I-Temp	M.2 Ara240 2GB I-Temp