AI on Ambiq

neuralSPOT-X¶

The single CLI, NSX for short, that scaffolds, builds, flashes, and profiles firmware for Ambiq SoCs, with first-class paths into the Helia runtime, ahead-of-time, and profiling stack.

Get started Build your first app

nsx create-app my_app --board apollo510_evb
cd my_app
nsx configure
nsx build
nsx flash
nsx view

Workflow

Five commands, idea to silicon¶

Every NSX app follows the same lifecycle. Each step is a single command against a transparent CMake + Ninja project you can always inspect.

`create-app`¶

Scaffold an app project targeting a real Ambiq board.

`configure`¶

Resolve YAML module dependencies and lock versions.

`build`¶

Compile with CMake and Ninja into a flashable image.

`flash`¶

Program the connected board and start the firmware.

`view`¶

Stream live SWO output and inspect on-device results.

Helia stack

A direct path to AI on device¶

NSX is the build-and-deploy vehicle for Ambiq's Helia tooling. Bring a model, choose a runtime path, and measure it on silicon.

heliaRT¶

An optimized LiteRT runtime tuned for Cortex-M cores and Apollo silicon. Open docs

heliaAOT¶

Ahead-of-time C generation for compact, dependency-light deployment. Open docs

heliaPROFILER¶

On-device model profiling to compare paths against real hardware cost. Open docs

Why NSX

Built to stay inspectable¶

No hidden build magic. NSX generates standard projects you can read, edit, and reason about, then measures them where it counts.

Transparent builds¶

Generated apps use CMake and Ninja, so projects stay readable and editable.

Module resolution¶

Declare dependencies in YAML and lock resolved versions into the app.

Board-ready workflow¶

Create, configure, build, flash, and view output for Ambiq targets.

On-device measurement¶

Benchmark firmware and profile model paths against real silicon.

Ready to build on Ambiq?¶

Install the CLI, scaffold your first board app, and explore the examples.

Install NSX First app Browse examples