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AMD Unveils Embedded+ Architecture; Combines Embedded Processors with Adaptive SoCs to Accelerate Time-to-Market for Edge AI Applications
AMD-validated solutions provide a simplified path to AI inferencing, sensor fusion, industrial
networking, control, and visualization for ODM partners
AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) today announced the launch of AMD Embedded+, a new architectural solution
that combines AMD Ryzen™ Embedded processors with Versal™ adaptive SoCs onto a single
integrated board to deliver scalable and power-efficient solutions that accelerate time-to-market for
original design manufacturer (ODM) partners.
Validated by AMD, the Embedded+ integrated compute platform helps ODM customers reduce
qualification and build times for faster time-to-market without needing to expend additional hardware
and R&D resources. ODM integration using Embedded+ architecture enables the use of a common
software platform to develop designs with low power, small form factors, and long lifecycles for
medical, industrial, and automotive applications.
“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.”
In a first of its kind, Embedded+ architecture combines leadership AMD x86 compute with integrated
graphics and programmable hardware for critical AI inferencing and sensor fusion applications.
Adaptive computing excels in deterministic, low-latency processing, whereas AI Engines improve high
performance-per-watt inferencing. Ryzen Embedded processors, which contain high-performance
“Zen” cores and Radeon™ graphics, also offer world-class rendering and display options for uplifted
4K multimedia experience and a built-in video codec for 4K H.264/H.265 encode decode.
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, within a solution that leverages the best aspects
of each technology.
Sapphire Technology delivers inaugural AMD Embedded+ ODM solution
Embedded+ also allows system designers to choose from an ecosystem of ODM board offerings
based on the Embedded+ architecture and scale their product portfolios to deliver performance and
power profiles best suited to customers’ target applications.
The first ODM solution based on Embedded+ architecture is the Sapphire Edge+ VPR-4616-MB, a
low-power Mini-ITX form factor motherboard from Sapphire Technology. It offers the full suite of
capabilities in as low as 30W of power by leveraging 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 to
customers for purchase at launch.
