Where to download the correct Neuropilot SDK for Genio-720 / Genio520?

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I downloaded the NeuroPilot SDK from

In the extracted folders, I see several directories (such as host, mt6878, mt6897, mt6899, mt6989, and mt6991), each containing both neuronrt and ncc-tflite files.
How do I choose the correct versions for deploying a model on Genio-720?

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Thank you for this question.

The MediaTek Genio-720 /Genio-520 correspond to the mt8189 code name in the NeuroPilot ecosystem.
mt8189 belongs to the Genio IoT series and uses MDLA5.3 (MediaTek Deep Learning Accelerator version 5.3) with NeuroPilot 8 (NP8) support.

Important:
As of now, the official NeuroPilot SDK All-In-One Bundle does not include binaries for mt8189, which are required for Genio-720/Genio-520 deployments.

Recommended Download for Genio-720

Please download the dedicated mt8189 package from:

Version Table: Mapping SoC Code Names to IoT Series and MDLA Versions

Directory Name IoT Code Name IoT Product Series NeuroPilot Version MDLA Version
mt6878 8873 IoT-Modem NP7 MDLA3.5
mt6897 8883 IoT-Modem NP7 MDLA5.0
mt6989 8893 IoT-Modem NP7 MDLA5.1
mt6991 8894 IoT-Modem NP8 MDLA5.5
mt8189 8391 IoT-Genio NP8 MDLA5.3

Tool Selection: neuronrt and ncc-tflite Usage Guide

  • neuronrt

    • In the host folder: Early developer validation tool, intended for PC environments with compatible MediaTek NPU. Not used for on-device deployment.
    • In device-specific folders (e.g., mt8189): Validation and inference tool for on-device usage—select the version matching your device’s SoC code name.

  • ncc-tflite

    • Host tool for converting TFLite models into DLA binaries targeting a specific hardware generation (e.g., MDLA3, MDLA5).
    • Use the version that corresponds to your deployment target (e.g., for Genio-720 use the one from the mt8189 package).

Deployment Steps for Genio-720 / Genio-520

  1. Download the mt8189-specific package from the NeuroPilot download page (not the All-In-One Bundle).
  2. Use the ncc-tflite tool from the mt8189 package to convert TFLite models to DLA binaries targeting MDLA5.3.
  3. Use the neuronrt tool from the mt8189 package on your Genio-720 device for model validation or on-device inference.

MediaTek Recommendation: Prefer Host Tool for Model Conversion

MediaTek strongly recommends using the host version of ncc-tflite (located in the host folder) for model conversion tasks. The host-side ncc-tflite tool provides:

  • More comprehensive operator (op) support than device-specific versions

  • Improved memory management during model conversion

  • Better overall reliability, reducing the chance of memory allocation failures that can sometimes arise with device-side tools

Always perform model conversion on your development host PC with the host ncc-tflite, then transfer the generated DLA binaries for deployment on the target device.

Summary

  • Do not use the neuronrt or ncc-tflite tools from other SoC folders (e.g., mt6878, mt6991) for Genio-720.
  • Always match the tool version to your target device’s code name (mt8189 for Genio-720/Genio-520).
  • For complete documentation and updates, refer to the official MediaTek NeuroPilot download page.
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