AMD has unveiled the second generation of Versal adaptive ‘systems on chip’, a groundbreaking device designed to provide end-to-end acceleration in embedded systems with a unified computing resources approach. This semiconductor company addresses the limitations of embedded systems driven by artificial intelligence by bringing together all computing resources onto a single chip.
The Versal AI Edge Series Gen 2 features an FPGA programmable logic structure for real-time preprocessing and an array of vector processors in the form of next-generation AI engines for efficient AI inference. Additionally, CPU cores are included in this design to provide the post-processing power needed for complex decision making and control of safety-critical applications.
In addition, AMD has introduced the Versal Prime Series Gen 2, which is aimed at integrated systems and offers end-to-end acceleration by combining programmable logic for sensor processing with high-performance integrated Arm CPUs. With this design, AMD offers up to ten times more scalar computing than with the first generation, more efficient management, and video signal processing support for up to 8K in multi-channel workloads.
In conclusion, AMD’s Versal adaptive ‘systems on chip’ present a significant advancement in the field of embedded systems acceleration, offering a unified approach to computing resources and addressing the limitations faced by systems driven by artificial intelligence.
