
Neural Decision Processors™
NDP100 - Always-On Speech Recognition
The Syntiant® NDP architecture is built from the ground up to run deep learning algorithms. Embedded with the Syntiant Core 1™, the NDP100 is a low-power, low-latency device that achieves 100x the efficiency levels of traditional CPUs and DSPs, all without requiring a connection to the cloud.


The NDP100 runs voice, audio and sensor applications such as keyword spotting, wake word detection, speaker identification, sensor analytics and audio event and environment classification, while consuming only 140μW of power.
Ultra-Low-Power
Micro-watt level active power consumption, while always-on and listening
Compact Size
Extremely small 1.4mmx1.8mm, 12 ball WLBGA package for space-constrained applications
Keyword Speech
A keyword speech interface created from the simultaneous classification of dozens of keywords
Neural Processing
Neural network with over half a million parameters providing large scale parallelism for sensor-based applications
Ease of Use
Multiple, flexible methods to access neural processing engine; full customization of applications and post-processing
Key Features
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12 ball WLBGA package for extremely space-constrained environments
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Dual PDM microphone input or PCM-over-SPI input
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Stereo/mono I2S interface multiplexed with PDM
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Direct access to neural network over SPI for sensor applications
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Frequency-domain, time-domain & batch input models
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16-bit input holding tank with faster than real-time SPI extraction
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Embedded Arm Cortex-M0 processor with 112KB SRAM
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Integrated clock multiplier and dividers support low-frequency clock source or external clocking
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Optimized interrupt and SPI slave interface
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Onboard firmware security and authentication
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English speech service for keyword training
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Software Development Kit (SDK) integrates in any software environment
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Training Development Kit (TDK) enables the use of standard frameworks such as TensorFlow for customer-programmed applications
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Support for 64 output classifications
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Active power consumption of <140 µW while recognizing words