Advanced Micro Devices introduces Versal AI Edge Series Gen 2 chips, which will present a unique heterogeneous processor solution that optimizes phases of artificial intelligence and maximizes performance. Namely, AMD and Arm joining forces in this endeavor have actually developed a unique hardware architecture that can optimize pre-processing, inference and AI post-processing with a single chip.

However, we can expect the official launch of AI Edge Series Gen 2 chips only at the end of 2025. However, we do know that this adaptive SoC will provide end-to-end acceleration for AI-driven Embedded systems, which the company claims are built on a foundation of improved safety and security.

AMD has integrated a high-performance processing system that includes the next-generation Arm CPU and AI Engine with cutting-edge programmable logic, creating a device that skillfully handles all three computing phases required in embedded AI applications, writes TechRadar.

AMD says the Versal AI Edge Series Gen 2 chips are suitable for a wide range of markets, including those with high security, reliability, longevity and security requirements. Applications include autonomous driving, industrial PCs, autonomous robots, edge AI boxes and ultrasound, endoscopy and 3D imaging in healthcare.

The integrated CPU processing system includes up to 8x Arm Cortex-A78AE application processors, up to 10x Arm Cortex-R52 real-time processors, support for USB 3.2, DisplayPort 1.4, 10G Ethernet, PCIe Gen5 and more.

They also meet ASIL D / SIL 3 performance requirements and comply with a number of other safety and security standards. They are said to offer up to three times higher TOPS efficiency per watt for AI inference and up to 10 times better scaling of calculation performance when working with a powerful CPU unit in post-processing.

Salil Raje, one of AMD's vice presidents said that "The latest Versal devices deliver high computing efficiency and performance on a single architecture that scales from low-end to high-end." Early access documentation and device evaluation kits are available now, and we can expect the first Versal Series Gen 2 silicon samples early next year, with mass production planned for late 2025.