AMD has made two additions to its Versal adaptive system on chip (SoC) portfolio. The new Versal AI Edge Series Gen 2 and Versal Prime Series Gen 2 adaptive SoCs combine pre-processing, AI inference, and post-processing in a single device.
The new devices are an upgrade from the first generation. They come with more powerful AI rngines that should deliver up to three times more performance per watt compared to the earlier Versal AI Edge Series devices. Additionally, they boast new high-performance Arm CPUs that are expected to offer up to 10 times more computing power compared to the first generation Versal AI Edge and Prime series devices.
According to Salil Raje, Senior Vice President and General Manager of AMD’s Adaptive and Embedded Computing Group, these latest generation Versal devices bring together multiple compute engines on a single architecture offering high compute efficiency and performance with scalability from the low to high end.
Versal Series Gen 2 devices offer a blend of performance, power efficiency, and compactness while incorporating advanced functional safety and security features. These enhancements enable the creation of high-performance, edge-optimised products tailored for automotive, aerospace and defence, industrial, vision, healthcare, broadcast, and professional audio-visual markets.
Versal Prime Series Gen 2 provides end-to-end acceleration for traditional, non AI-based embedded systems by combining programmable logic for sensor processing with high-performance embedded Arm CPUs. Designed to offer up to 10x more scalar compute compared to the first generation, these devices can efficiently handle sensor processing and complex scalar workloads.
They come equipped with built-in technology for handling high-speed video processing, including support for handling 8K multi-channel workflows, making them well-suited for applications such as ultra-high definition video streaming and recording, industrial PCs, and flight computers.
Both the Versal AI Edge Series Gen 2 and Versal Prime Series Gen 2 portfolios offer scalability, catering from edge sensors to central computing for AI-driven systems. They include a variety of devices with increasing AI and adaptive computing capabilities, allowing customers to choose the right balance of performance, power efficiency, and size to meet their application needs effectively while maintaining safety standards.
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