AMD expands its portfolio of leading adaptive SoCs with new 2nd Gen Versal family of devices that deliver end-to-end acceleration for AI-driven embedded systems

The first devices in the second-generation Versal portfolio deliver up to 3x TOPS per watt with a next-generation AI engine, while delivering up to 10x more CPU-based scalar computing power than first-generation

Subaru is among the first customers to announce plans to deploy the second-generation Versal AI Edge series to support the next generation of EyeSight ADAS vision systems

NUREMBERG, Germany, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --

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NASDAQ: AMD, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMD) today announced the expansion of AMD's Versal™ Adaptive System-on-Chip (SoC) portfolio with the new 2nd Gen Versal AI Edge Series and 2nd Gen Versal Prime Series Adaptive SoCs that integrate preprocessing, AI inference, and post-processing in a single device to deliver end-to-end acceleration for AI-driven embedded systems.

AMD introduces the second generation of the Versal family of devices to deliver end-to-end acceleration for AI-driven embedded systems

The first devices in these second-generation Versal family of products are built on top of the first-generation and feature powerful new AI engines that are expected to deliver up to 3x more TOPS per watt[1] than the original generation of the Versal AI Edge family of devices, while the new high-performance integrated Arm® CPUs are expected to deliver up to 10x more scalar computing power than the first-generation Versal AI Edge and Versal Prime series devices[2].

"The demand for AI-enabled embedded applications is exploding and driving the need for single-chip solutions that enable the most efficient end-to-end acceleration within the power and footprint constraints of embedded systems," said Salil Raje, senior vice president and general manager, Adaptive and Embedded Computing Group, AMD. Building on more than 40 years of leadership in adaptive computing, these latest generation Versal devices integrate multiple compute engines into a single architecture that will deliver high compute efficiency and performance, as well as low-end to high-end scalability. ”

Balancing performance, power consumption, and board area, as well as advanced functional safety and security, the second-generation Versal family of devices provides new capabilities and features that enable the design of high-performance, edge-optimized products for the automotive, industrial, vision, medical, broadcast, and professional AV markets.

Empower the next generation of Subaru ADAS Vision system

Subaru has selected the second-generation Versal AI Edge series for the company's next-generation advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) vision system, called EyeSight. The EyeSight system is integrated into select Subaru models for advanced safety features, including adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and pre-collision braking. Subaru is adopting AMD Adaptive SoC technology in vehicles currently equipped with EyeSight.

"Subaru has selected the second-generation Versal AI Edge series to deliver next-generation in-vehicle AI performance and safety for future EyeSight-equipped vehicles," said Satoshi Katahira, general manager of Advanced Integrated Systems and ADAS Development in Subaru's Engineering Division. Designed to deliver AI inference performance, ultra-low latency, and functional safety, the second-generation Versal AI Edge devices bring leading-edge AI-based safety features to the driver. ”

Second generation Versal AI Edge series

AMD Versal AI Edge Gen2

To meet the complex processing demands of real-world systems, AMD's second-generation Versal AI Edge family of devices uses an optimal combination of processors to accelerate all three phases of AI-driven embedded systems:

• Pre-processing: FPGA programmable logic architecture for real-time processing, providing exceptional flexibility to connect a wide range of sensors and enable high-throughput, low-latency data processing workflows;
• AI inference: Vector processor arrays form the next generation of AI engines for efficient AI inference.
• Post-processing: Arm CPU cores provide the post-processing power needed for complex decision-making and control in safety-critical applications.

This single-chip intelligence eliminates the need to build multi-chip processing solutions, leading to smaller, more efficient embedded AI systems and the potential to reduce time to market.

Second generation Versal Prime series

AMD Versal Prime Gen2

AMD's 2nd Gen Versal Prime series combines programmable logic for sensor processing with high-performance embedded Arm CPUs to deliver end-to-end acceleration for traditional non-AI embedded systems. These devices are designed to deliver up to 10x the scalar computing power of the original generation for efficient sensor processing and complex scalar workloads.

With new hard IP for high-throughput video processing, including multi-channel workflows up to 8K, the second-generation Versal Prime devices are ideal for applications such as ultra-high-definition (UHD) video streaming and recording, industrial PCs, and more.

Broad and scalable product portfolio

The combination of the second-generation Versal AI Edge series and the second-generation Versal Prime series provides scalability for AI-driven systems from edge sensors to central computing. Featuring a range of devices with increasing AI and adaptive computing power, it allows customers to choose performance, power, and footprint to efficiently meet application performance and security goals.

Simplify the design cycle

AMD Vivado™ Design Suite tools and libraries help increase productivity and simplify the design cycle for embedded hardware system developers, resulting in faster compilation times and improved quality of results. For embedded software developers, the AMD Vitis™ unified software platform enables embedded software, signal processing, and AI design development at the user's preferred level of abstraction, with no FPGA experience required.

Designers can start with early access documentation for AMD's 2nd Gen Versal AI Edge Series and 2nd Gen Versal Prime Series available today, as well as the 1st Gen Versal evaluation kit and design tools. AMD expects to sample the second-generation Versal family of chips in the first half of 2025, followed by evaluation kits and system-on-modules (SOMs) samples in mid-2025, and production silicon in late 2025.

Related Resources:

• Learn more about AMD's 2nd Gen Versal AI Edge Series and 2nd Gen Versal Prime Series
• Check out the AMD blog for more on enabling single-chip intelligence

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[1] Based on AMD's internal performance and power projections for the AIE-ML v2 compute block architecture in the 2nd Gen Versal AI Edge series using the MX6 data type, compared to the performance specifications of the AIE-ML compute block architecture in the 1st generation Versal AI Edge series using the INT 8 data type and AMD Power Design Manager power results. Assumption: 2 rows, 8 columns subarray. Operating conditions: 1 GHz Fmax, 0.7V AIE operating voltage, 100C junction temperature, typical process, 60% vector load, % activation = 0

[2] Based on AMD's internal pre-silicon performance estimates of the total DMIPS for the 2nd Gen Versal AI Edge Series and 2nd Gen Versal Prime Series processing system combinations, configured as 8 x Arm Cortex-A78AE application cores at 2.2 GHz and 10 x Arm Cortex-R52 real-time cores at 1.05 GHz, compared to the released 1st Gen Versal AI Edge Series and Versal Prime Total DMIPS for the series of processing systems. The 2nd generation Versal AI Edge series and 2nd generation Versal Prime series operate under the highest available rate class, 0.88V PS operating voltage, split mode operation, maximum supported operating frequency, and the 1st generation Versal AI Edge series and Versal Prime series operate under the highest available rate class, 0.88V PS operating voltage, maximum supported frequency. Actual DMIPS performance will vary at the time the final product is on the market. Performance projections as of February 2024. (VER-027)