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Orca USB AI Accelerator Module

The DeGirum Orca USB module brings portable edge AI acceleration to any host system

Image of DeGirum Orca USB AI Accelerator ModuleThe DeGirum Orca USB accelerator module enables developers to add powerful AI inference to virtually any system with just a USB connection. Packaged in a compact and portable form factor, it provides performance with the convenience of a USB 3.1 Gen 2 interface, making it an ideal choice for quick deployment in both prototyping and production environments.

Orca supports pruned model processing and efficient model multiplexing, allowing real-time execution of larger, more accurate models at the edge. With integrated 1 GB LPDDR4 DRAM, it handles multiple ML workloads with ease. Developers can take advantage of the DeGirum PySDK and AI Hub, ensuring seamless integration and fast application development across Linux, Windows®, Raspberry Pi, and macOS platforms.

Features
  • USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gb/s) xHCI-derived peripheral device
  • Compact USB-C® form factor, powered directly by host system
  • Integrated 1 GB LPDDR4 DRAM
  • Typical power consumption: 2.3 W (max. 4 W depending on workload) 
  • Plug-and-play software stack for easy integration
  • Pruned model support and near-lossless context switching
  • Multi-camera real-time inference performance
  • Cross-platform support (Linux, Windows, Raspberry Pi, macOS)
Applications
  • Portable AI acceleration for laptops, desktops, and embedded hosts
  • Edge AI for robotics, drones, and IoT devices
  • Smart cameras and vision-based analytics
  • Research, prototyping, and classroom AI projects
  • Real-time AI for multi-sensor environments
Published: 2025-09-23

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