AMD Unveils Versel Gen 2 Adaptive SoCs for AI Workloads on Single Device

AMD has introduced the latest expansion to its AMD Versal adaptive system on chip (SoC) portfolio, unveiling the Versal AI Edge Series Gen 2 and Versal Prime Series Gen 2 adaptive SoCs. These advancements integrate preprocessing, AI inference, and postprocessing into a single device, promising accelerated performance for AI-driven embedded systems.

Building upon the success of the first generation, the Versal Series Gen 2 devices boast new AI Engines anticipated to deliver up to 3 times higher TOPs-per-watt than their predecessors. Additionally, the inclusion of high-performance integrated Arm CPUs is expected to offer up to 10 times more scalar compute power than previous models.

Salil Raje, senior vice president and general manager of AMD's Adaptive and Embedded Computing Group, said, “The demand for AI-enabled embedded applications is exploding and driving the need for single-chip solutions for the most efficient end-to-end acceleration within the power and area constraints of embedded systems. Backed by over 40 years of adaptive computing leadership, 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-end to high-end.” 

Versal Series Gen 2 devices are tailored to balance performance, power, and area concerns while incorporating advanced functional safety and security features. These enhancements enable the design of high-performance, edge-optimized products catering to various sectors including automotive, aerospace and defense, industrial, vision, healthcare, broadcast, and pro AV markets.

Empowering Subaru's Next-Gen ADAS Vision System

Subaru Corporation has chosen Versal AI Edge Series Gen 2 devices to power its next-generation advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) vision system, EyeSight. EyeSight, integrated into select Subaru car models, facilitates advanced safety features such as adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, and pre-collision braking. 

Subaru has already deployed AMD adaptive SoC technology in current EyeSight-equipped vehicles. “Versal AI Edge Gen 2 devices are designed to provide the AI inference performance, ultra-low latency, and functional safety capabilities required to put cutting-edge AI-based safety features in the hands of drivers,” said Satoshi Katahira, General Manager at Subaru Corporation's Advanced Integration System Department & ADAS Development Department.

Versal AI Edge Series Gen 2 devices are engineered to address the intricate processing requirements of real-world systems. They incorporate FPGA programmable logic for real-time preprocessing, an array of vector processors for efficient AI inference, and Arm CPU cores for post processing tasks. 

This single-chip intelligence eliminates the need for multi-chip processing solutions, resulting in smaller, more efficient embedded AI systems with potentially shorter time-to-market.