AMD is expanding its portfolio with the next-generation Versal Series devices

Versal AI Edge Series Gen 2 provides end-to-end AI-driven embedded system acceleration in a single device by incorporating a mix of processors to cover each phase in the acceleration process: FPGA programmable logic for pre-processing, an AI engine composed of an array of vector processors for inference acceleration, and Arm CPU cores providing the necessary post-processing power. The single-chip architecture results in simpler, more efficient, cost-effective embedded systems with a shorter time-to-market. The renowned automaker Subaru has chosen Versal AI Edge Series Gen 2 to power the next generation of EyeSight-equipped vehicles. EyeSight is Subaru's advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS), providing drivers of select vehicle models with safety measures such as adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, and pre-collision braking.

On the other hand, the AMD Versal Prime Series Gen 2 is meant to power traditional non-AI embedded systems. The Prime Series Gen 2 combines programmable logic for sensor processing with performant embedded Arm CPUs to perform in scenarios involving sensor processing and complex scalar workloads. This iteration of the Versal Prime Series is designed to provide a tenfold increase in scalar computing power compared to its predecessors. The AMD Versal Prime Series Gen 2 can be applied in ultra high-definition (UHD) media streaming and recording, industrial PCs, and flight computers. Embedded hardware and software design cycles with the Versal Series Gen 2 devices can be streamlined with the AMD Vivado Design Suite and the AMD Vitis Unified Software Platform.

AMD expects silicon samples of the Versal Series Gen 2 to be available in the first half of 2025. These will be followed by evaluation kits and System-on-Module samples, which will be available by mid-2025. Finally, production is expected in late 2025.