DEEPX DX-Runtime

DXNN® - DEEPX NPU SDK (DX-AS: DEEPX All-Suite)

DX-AS (DEEPX All-Suite) is an integrated environment of frameworks and tools that enables inference and compilation of AI models using DEEPX devices. Users can build the integrated environment by installing individual tools, but DX-AS maintains optimal compatibility by aligning the versions of the individual tools.

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AI Model Runtime Environment (Deployment Platform)

Purpose

• Must be installed on the Target system where the DEEPX M1 M.2 module is attached and the DEEPX AI model (.dxnn) will be executed.

Core Components

• DX-RT & DX-FW & NPU Driver: Foundational software for NPU control
• DX-APP: C++ and Python examples to jump-start your projects
• DX-Stream: GStreamer integration for seamless multimedia pipelines

Flexibility & Support

• OS: Compatible with Debian-based Linux (Ubuntu 20.04, 22.04, 24.04)
• Architecture: Supports both x86_64 and arm64

Easy Installation

• Our script automates the entire process
• One-time reboot is required after installation to finalize the NPU Driver setup

You can install dx-runtime by following the instructions at this LINK.

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Quick Guide (Install and Run)

DX-Runtime includes source code for each module. The repositories are managed as Git submodules(dx_rt_npu_linux_driver, dx_rt, dx_app, and dx_stream) under ./dx-runtime.

Local Installation

DX-Runtime supports installation in local environments. You can install DX-Compiler by following the instructions at this Link

Docker Installation

DX-Runtime support installation in docker envirionments. You can install DX-Compiler by following the instructions at this Link

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Create User Manual

Install Python Dependencies

To install the necessary Python packages, run the following command:

pip install mkdocs mkdocs-material mkdocs-video pymdown-extensions mkdocs-with-pdf 

Generate Documentation (HTML and PDF)

To generate the user guide as both HTML and PDF files, execute the following command:

mkdocs build

This will create:

• HTML documentation in the docs/ folder - open docs/index.html in your web browser
• PDF file: DEEPX_[sub-module]_UM_[version]_[release_date].pdf in the root directory