K210

K210 is a series of microcontrollers developed by Kendryte, a Chinese company. The K210 series is notable for its integration of a RISC-V core and a neural network processing unit (NPU), making it suitable for applications in artificial intelligence and edge computing. The K210 microcontrollers are designed to be highly efficient, with low power consumption and compact form factors, making them ideal for embedded systems and IoT devices.

The K210 series includes several models, each with varying levels of performance and features. The K210 is the base model, featuring a 400 MHz RISC-V core and a 0.2 TOPS NPU. The K210A is an enhanced version, offering a 400 MHz RISC-V core and a 0.5 TOPS NPU. The K210B is the highest performance model, with a 400 MHz RISC-V core and a 1 TOPS NPU.

The K210 microcontrollers support a variety of peripherals, including GPIO, UART, SPI, I2C, and PWM, making them versatile for different applications. They also include a camera interface, allowing for integration with image sensors, and a display interface, enabling connection to various display modules.

The K210 series is supported by Kendryte's development tools, including a GCC-based toolchain and the K210 SDK, which provides libraries and examples for common tasks. Kendryte also offers a range of development boards, such as the K210 AI Camera and the K210 AI Starter Kit, to facilitate prototyping and development.

K210 microcontrollers are used in various applications, including smart cameras, wearable devices, and industrial automation. Their integration of a RISC-V core and NPU makes them well-suited for AI-driven tasks, such as image recognition and object detection, at the edge of the network.