Many may mistakenly believe that AMD only focuses on x86 microprocessors, but in reality, AMD also designs Arm-based CPUs and develops System on Chip (SoC) for embedded devices under the product names Zynq and Versal.
In the past, AMD exclusively had Zynq chips for embedded devices, but later introduced the Versal chips for embedded devices requiring higher processing power. Recently, AMD launched the Versal Gen 2 chip into the market.
The AMD Versal Gen 2 chip comprises 8 Arm Cortex-A78E CPUs, 10 real-time processing Arm Cortex-R52 chips, Mali G78AE GPU, and other components such as Video Codec Unit, memory, I/O, and Ethernet. Additionally, the AMD Versal Gen 2 is divided into two sub-models – the Versal Prime Series Gen 2 for standard applications and the Versal AI Edge Series Gen 2 with AI processing circuits (AIE-ML v2) and image-video processing units. These chips are often used in conjunction with other types of processing units like FPGAs or vector processors.
One example of a customer utilizing these chips is Subaru, who announced the use of the Versal AI Edge Series Gen 2 in their EyeSight Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) in their vehicles.
Source: AMD, AMD Blog
TLDR: AMD develops Arm-based CPUs and SoCs under the names Zynq and Versal, with the latest product being the Versal Gen 2 chip. The chip features a combination of Arm CPUs, real-time processing units, GPUs, and additional components, catering to various embedded applications such as automotive ADAS systems.
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