Ambiq has officially unveiled its Apollo510 Lite System-on-Chip series, expanding the Apollo5 lineup with a major leap in energy-efficient AI computing. The new SoC range is built to power the future of always-on smart devices including wearables, medical monitors, industrial IoT systems, and connected smart-home solutions.
Developed on Ambiq’s renowned Subthreshold Power Optimized Technology (SPOT®) platform, the Apollo510 Lite Series is engineered to push the boundaries of edge AI computing. According to the company, the chip delivers up to 16× better performance and 30× higher AI efficiency compared to traditional M4/M33 solutions — a notable advancement aimed at stretching battery life while supporting richer, intelligent functions at the edge.
At the core of the platform is an Arm Cortex-M55 processor clocked up to 250MHz, paired with turboSPOT® and Helium technology for seamless AI acceleration. Additionally, a dedicated Cortex-M4F coprocessor is integrated to manage wireless connectivity and sensor fusion tasks independently, helping devices maintain responsiveness without draining power.
The SoC features 2MB RAM and 2MB non-volatile memory with caching support, ensuring faster execution for AI workloads, audio processing, health analytics, and voice recognition. Connectivity options include Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4 with enhanced +14dBm transmit power for strong signal stability, alongside an optional dual-mode Bluetooth version supporting both Classic and LE profiles — ideal for next-gen wearables and low-power audio devices.
Ambiq is offering the chip in three variants: Apollo510 Lite (standard), Apollo510B Lite (BLE-enabled), and Apollo510D Lite (dual-mode Bluetooth). All models come with secureSPOT® 3.0 featuring Arm TrustZone®, secure boot, and authenticated firmware protection, ensuring robust device-level security.
The Apollo510 Lite series is now available for sampling, with mass production scheduled for Q1 2026. This launch strengthens Ambiq’s footprint in ultra-low-power AI computing, marking a significant milestone as the industry moves toward smarter, energy-efficient devices across healthcare, industrial automation, and smart living environments.
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