BrainChip Introduces AKD1500 Neuromorphic Edge AI Co-Processor

Nov 10, 2025
BrainChip Holdings Ltd has launched the AKD1500, a neuromorphic Edge AI co-processor designed for high performance with low power consumption. The chip was unveiled at Embedded World North America and is aimed at applications in wearables, sensors, and industrial systems.

BrainChip Holdings Ltd has unveiled its AKD1500 Edge AI co-processor at Embedded World North America, announced in a press release. The neuromorphic chip delivers 800 giga operations per second (GOPS) while consuming less than 300 milliwatts of power, targeting battery-powered and thermally constrained devices such as wearables and smart sensors.

The AKD1500 integrates with x86, ARM, and RISC-V host platforms using PCIe or Serial interfaces, enabling quick deployment across multiple industries. It is designed for use in defense, industrial, and healthcare applications, with early integrations in AI-enabled sensing products from Parsons, Bascom Hunter, and Onsor Technologies.

Built on GlobalFoundries’ 22FDX process technology, the co-processor leverages BrainChip’s Akida neuromorphic architecture, which supports on-chip learning and event-based processing. The AKD1500 is compatible with BrainChip’s MetaTF software tools, allowing engineers to convert and deploy models from TensorFlow and Keras efficiently.

Samples of the AKD1500 are available now, with volume production scheduled for the third quarter of 2026.

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