AMD combines embedded processor and FPGA in edge AI architecture
AMD has combined its Ryzen Embedded processors with its Versal FPGAs on a validated board design for edge AI applications.
The Embedded+ architecture combines the AMD Ryzen Embedded processors with the Versal adaptive SoCs onto a single board for original design manufacturers (ODMs) for edge AI.
The design has been validated by AMD to help the ODMs reduce qualification and build times for faster time-to-market without needing to expend additional hardware and R&D resources for edge AI boards in medical, industrial, and automotive applications. A key advantage is that the architecture uses a single development environment based on the AMD Vitis tool to programme the FPGA fabric, AI engines and CPU.
The FPGA fabric in the Versal SoC boosts deterministic, low-latency processing while the AI Engines improve high performance-per-watt inferencing. The Ryzen Embedded processors combine Zen cores with Radeon graphics for 4K multimedia experience and a built-in video codec for 4K H.264/H.265 encode decode. A range of expansion modules for Ethernet, cameras and other sensors are also available for edge AI designs.
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The combination of low latency processing and high performance-per-watt inferencing enables high performance of key tasks, including integrating adaptive computing in real-time with flexible I/O, AI Engines for inferencing, and AMD Radeon graphics.
“In automated systems, sensor data has diminishing value with time and must operate on the freshest information possible to enable the lowest latency, deterministic response,” said Chetan Khona, senior director of Industrial, Vision, Healthcare and Sciences Markets, AMD. “In industrial and medical applications, many decisions need to happen in milliseconds. Embedded+ maximizes the value of partner and customer data, with energy efficiency and performant computing that enables them to focus in turn on addressing their customer and market needs.”
Sapphire Technology has developed the first board using the Embedded+ architecture in a mini-ITZ form factor. The 30W Edge+ VPR-4616-MB uses the Ryzen Embedded R2314 processor and Versal AI Edge VE2302 Adaptive SoC. The VPR-4616-MB is also available in a full system, including memory, storage, power supply, and chassis.
“By working with a compute architecture that is validated and reliable, we’re able to focus our resources to bolster other aspects of our products, shortening time to market and reducing R&D costs,” said Adrian Thompson, senior vice president of global marketing, Sapphire Technology. “Embedded+ is an excellent, streamlined platform for building solutions with leading performance and features.”
The Embedded+ qualified VPR-4616-MB from Sapphire Technology is immediately available.
www.amd.com; www.sapphiretech.com
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