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Supply Intel Movidius™ Myriad™ X Vision Processing Units:MA2085(0GB),MA2485(4GB)

Shenzhen Mingjiada Electronics Co., Ltd. specialises in the sale of electronic components, offering customers an efficient, convenient and high-quality procurement experience through consistent quality, prompt delivery and professional service.

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The Intel Movidius™ Myriad™ X is a new-generation dedicated vision processing chip designed specifically for edge vision applications. Built using a mature 16nm lithography process and equipped with an in-house Neural Compute Engine, it delivers over 1 TOPS of deep learning inference performance. Combined with a proprietary SHAVE-style hybrid architecture vector engine, it is deeply optimised for machine vision, image recognition and AI inference scenarios. With core advantages including low power consumption, high integration, wide operating temperature range and multi-interface compatibility, the chip is perfectly suited for lightweight embedded smart hardware, making it the preferred core chip for applications such as industrial vision, smart security, unmanned devices and smart home systems. As a reliable component supply service provider, Mingjiada Electronics guarantees that both chips are genuine, with complete specifications and stable supply throughout the entire process. We support sample testing and mass production orders, alongside technical consultation and supply coordination services.

I. MA2085 (0GB) Vision Processing Unit: Lightweight and Highly Adaptable – The Top Choice for Minimalist Embedded Systems

The Intel MA2085 is the 0GB on-board memory version of the Myriad™ X series VPU. With no built-in package memory, it supports external memory expansion, offering exceptional flexibility. It is specifically designed for lightweight, low-cost edge vision devices with customisable memory architectures, making it suitable for a wide range of minimalist embedded AI scenarios.

With a core clock speed of up to 700MHz and built on an advanced 16nm process, this chip ensures stable computational performance whilst strictly controlling power consumption, making it perfectly suited for low-power, long-battery-life smart devices. The hardware is packaged in a VF2BGA484 format, measuring 14mm × 14mm × 0.9mm; its compact and slim profile allows for integration into compact device designs. It also features an ultra-wide operating temperature range of -40°C to 105°C, enabling it to perform reliably in harsh industrial and outdoor environments with extreme temperatures. With strong resistance to interference and wear, the device offers exceptional operational stability.

The design, which omits built-in memory, significantly reduces chip procurement and hardware mass production costs. Customers can independently configure external memory chips according to actual project requirements, allowing flexible adaptation to lightweight scenarios with varying computing power and storage needs. The chip is compatible with a wide range of vision interfaces and deep learning frameworks, supporting standard image algorithm processing, lightweight neural network inference, and multi-channel image acquisition and analysis. It is widely applicable to products such as small smart cameras, home smart sensing devices, lightweight industrial vision inspection modules, and portable AI terminals.

II. MA2485 (4GB) Vision Processing Unit: High Computing Power and Large Memory, Versatile Adaptation for Complex Scenarios

The Intel MA2485 is the high-specification 4GB on-board memory version of the Myriad™ X series VPU. It integrates 4GB of high-capacity LPDDR4 high-speed memory, completely eliminating the need for cumbersome external memory designs. It focuses on core strengths such as high computing power, large cache, and strong parallel processing capabilities, and is specifically designed for complex AI vision processing scenarios.

In terms of core performance, the MA2485 also features a base clock speed of 700MHz, paired with a 32-bit bus architecture. With a peak memory operating rate of up to 1600MHz, its high-speed read/write performance perfectly supports large-scale image input, complex neural network model computations, and multi-channel video parallel processing, effectively avoiding issues such as memory overflow, frame stuttering, and inference latency in high-computational-demand scenarios. Compared to the MA2085, the integrated 4GB high-speed memory design significantly simplifies the hardware circuit architecture, reducing development complexity and failure rates whilst enhancing mass production stability.

The hardware is packaged in a VF2BGA380 format, with dimensions of 8.8mm × 8.0mm × 1mm, offering a more compact form factor and higher integration. Continuing the series’ ultra-wide temperature operating characteristics, it ensures stable operation across the full -40°C to 105°C range, making it suitable for harsh environments such as high-temperature industrial settings, outdoor exposure, and high/low-temperature automotive applications. It also supports multi-chip cascading and high-speed PCIe interface connectivity, meeting the computing power stacking requirements of medium to large-scale smart devices. It is widely used in scenarios demanding high computing power, memory capacity and response speeds, such as high-end security facial recognition equipment, industrial high-precision vision inspection equipment, in-vehicle intelligent vision systems, unmanned robots and smart retail visual recognition terminals.

III. Key Differences Between the MA2085 and MA2485 and Selection Guide

Both chips belong to Intel’s Myriad™ X flagship vision processing series. Their core computing architecture, manufacturing process, operating temperature range and power consumption standards are consistent. The key differences lie in memory configuration, packaging specifications and applicable scenarios, allowing them to precisely match the requirements of projects at different levels:

- MA2085 (0GB): No built-in memory; supports external expansion. Lower cost and more flexible selection, though the package size is relatively large. Suitable for lightweight embedded projects with limited budgets, simple application algorithms, and a need for customised storage solutions. Focuses on high cost-effectiveness and minimal integration.

- MA2485 (4GB): Features 4GB of built-in high-speed LPDDR4 memory, offering higher read/write speeds and stronger parallel computing power. With a more compact and integrated package design, it eliminates the need for external memory, making development and mass production more convenient. It is suitable for mid-to-high-end smart devices requiring complex AI model computations, multi-channel video processing, and high-precision visual recognition.