Orca USB AI Accelerator Module

The DeGirum Orca USB module brings portable edge AI acceleration to any host system

Image of DeGirum Orca USB AI Accelerator ModuleThe DeGirum Orca USB accelerator module enables developers to add powerful AI inference to virtually any system with just a USB connection. Packaged in a compact and portable form factor, it provides performance with the convenience of a USB 3.1 Gen 2 interface, making it an ideal choice for quick deployment in both prototyping and production environments.

Orca supports pruned model processing and efficient model multiplexing, allowing real-time execution of larger, more accurate models at the edge. With integrated 1 GB LPDDR4 DRAM, it handles multiple ML workloads with ease. Developers can take advantage of the DeGirum PySDK and AI Hub, ensuring seamless integration and fast application development across Linux, Windows®, Raspberry Pi, and macOS platforms.

Features
  • USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gb/s) xHCI-derived peripheral device
  • Compact USB-C® form factor, powered directly by host system
  • Integrated 1 GB LPDDR4 DRAM
  • Typical power consumption: 2.3 W (max. 4 W depending on workload) 
  • Plug-and-play software stack for easy integration
  • Pruned model support and near-lossless context switching
  • Multi-camera real-time inference performance
  • Cross-platform support (Linux, Windows, Raspberry Pi, macOS)
Applications
  • Portable AI acceleration for laptops, desktops, and embedded hosts
  • Edge AI for robotics, drones, and IoT devices
  • Smart cameras and vision-based analytics
  • Research, prototyping, and classroom AI projects
  • Real-time AI for multi-sensor environments

Orca USB AI Accelerator Module

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionAvailable QuantityPriceView Details
AI Accel USB Module Trans 3 TOPSDG-ORCA12LP-U11G3-22AI Accel USB Module Trans 3 TOPS37 - Marketplace$62.50View Details
AI Accel USB Module White 3 TOPSDG-ORCA12LP-U11G3-23AI Accel USB Module White 3 TOPS33 - Marketplace$62.50View Details
AI Accel, USB Module Blue 3 TOPSDG-ORCA12LP-U11G3-24AI Accel, USB Module Blue 3 TOPS33 - Marketplace$62.50View Details
AI Accel, USB Module Pink 3 TOPSDG-ORCA12LP-U11G3-25AI Accel, USB Module Pink 3 TOPS33 - Marketplace$62.50View Details
AI Accel USB Module Black 3 TOPSDG-ORCA12LP-U11G3-21AI Accel USB Module Black 3 TOPS30 - Marketplace$62.50View Details
Published: 2025-09-23