The ALC-4096-AIH is Digital View’s first LCD controller, combining a 4K display engine, Raspberry Pi CM5 compute module, and Hailo AI accelerator on a single board, delivering plug-and-play intelligence without the need for an external PC.
More Than Just a Display Controller
The ALC-4096-AIH combines everything needed to turn a standard LCD panel into an intelligent, application-ready display:
| Functional block | What it gives you |
|---|---|
| 4K LCD controller (ALC-4096) | Native UHD timing, HDMI / DisplayPort / USB-C inputs, proven signal integrity |
| Raspberry Pi CM5 | Quad-core 64-bit CPU, 8 GB LPDDR4, familiar Linux environment |
| Hailo-8 AI accelerator | 26 TOPS, <3 W typical, ready for vision and sensor fusion models. Other Hailo and AI modules available. |
| I/O expansion | Dual CSI-2 camera lanes, two USB 3.0 ports, GPIO, UART, I²C |
See the full product details at ALC-4096-AIH.
AI at the Display Edge
The integration of AI hardware directly onto the controller board allows for processing data locally, reducing the need to send everything to the cloud. This “AI at the Display Edge” approach offers several key advantages as evident in the ALC-4096-AIH:
- Fan-less design rated for –20°C → +70°C
- Dual CSI-2 lanes for stereo or RGB-D cameras, note that these can work with HDMI to CSI adaptors to also support HDMI input.
- 26 TOPS per watt via Hailo-8 / 8 GB shared RAM. Hailo 8L and 10H also supported.
- Single-supply 12V DC input simplifies kiosk wiring
Sitting behind this is our AI at the Display Edge initiative, we have created a dedicated website for that, see https://www.displayedge.ai/
Potential Applications
Whether it’s a shop-front kiosk, an industrial HMI, or a remote medical cart, the board’s built-in AI acceleration lets you ship a smarter display without an external PC.
See the www.displayedge.ai website for developing ideas.
Digital View highlights the ALC-4096-AIH as part of their developing “AI at Display Edge” initiative, signifying a commitment to exploring and expanding the possibilities of AI-enabled displays. This controller board represents a significant step in bringing powerful, localized AI processing to the visual interface, paving the way for smarter, more responsive, and more capable display solutions in the future.
As this technology evolves, we can expect to see increasingly innovative applications emerge, transforming how we interact with displays in our daily lives and across various industries. The ALC-4096-AIH is an exciting development in this space, providing a robust platform for developers and integrators to build the next generation of intelligent display systems.
Next Steps
- See the ALC-4096-AIH product page for more details
- Visit the AI at the Display Edge website
- Contact us to discuss your project requirements