{"product_id":"official-raspberry-pi-ai-hat-13-tops-ai-accelerator-for-pi-5","title":"Official Raspberry Pi AI HAT+ 13 TOPS – AI Accelerator for Pi 5","description":"\u003ch1\u003eOfficial Raspberry Pi AI HAT+ (13 TOPS)\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Official Raspberry Pi AI HAT+ equips your Raspberry Pi 5 with a dedicated 13 TOPS neural network accelerator. Built around the Hailo-8L NPU, it offloads AI inference tasks—image classification, object detection, pose estimation—freeing the CPU for other work. This board plugs directly onto the GPIO header and connects via PCIe 3.0 for high‑speed data transfer, making it a compact, low‑power solution for edge AI projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNPU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHailo-8L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAI Performance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13 TOPS (INT8)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHost Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCIe 3.0 via Raspberry Pi 5 M.2 HAT+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCamera Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1× CSI‑2 camera connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaspberry Pi 5 only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVia Raspberry Pi GPIO header (5V)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Can Build With This\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal‑time object detection camera with bounding boxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kit-license-plate-recognition-gate-controller\"\u003eLicense plate recognition system for vehicle tracking\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGesture‑controlled interface for smart home automation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndustrial visual defect detection on a production line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis HAT is designed exclusively for the Raspberry Pi 5, leveraging its PCIe 3.0 x1 interface through the M.2 HAT+ connector. It operates at 5V drawn from the Pi’s GPIO header—no external power brick needed. Pair it with any official Raspberry Pi camera (or compatible CSI‑2 module) for vision‑based AI tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWiring Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMount the AI HAT+ onto the 40‑pin GPIO header, aligning the mounting holes. Use the included ribbon cable to connect the HAT’s PCIe port to the Raspberry Pi 5’s M.2 slot. Ensure adequate airflow; under sustained load the NPU generates heat—a small fan or heatsink is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from Compoden\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery component is sourced from verified suppliers and tested for compatibility before listing. We've spent 10 years building projects for makers, schools, and institutions across India. Ships from Bengaluru in 3-5 days. If defective on arrival, replace within 7 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs this compatible with Raspberry Pi 4?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, the AI HAT+ requires the PCIe interface present only on the Raspberry Pi 5. It will not work with earlier Pi models.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I use any camera with the built‑in CSI connector?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, any official Raspberry Pi camera or compatible CSI‑2 camera module can be plugged in; the NPU processes frames directly from that input.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need an external power supply for the HAT?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, it draws power through the GPIO header. 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