AMD has introduced the Kintex UltraScale+ Gen 2 family of field-programmable gate arrays, expanding its midrange FPGA offerings with modernized memory, input/output capabilities, and security features designed specifically for industrial automation applications. The new devices target growing demands across machine vision, medical imaging, robotic systems, and professional broadcast sectors.
Enhanced Performance for Industrial Applications:
The Kintex UltraScale+ Gen 2 FPGAs deliver a five-fold increase in memory bandwidth compared to the previous generation, along with up to double the channel density per PCIe interface. These improvements translate to higher throughput and lower latency without pushing designers into costlier device categories.
The devices feature integrated LPDDR4X/5/5X controllers with high double data rate bandwidth and deterministic performance. This allows designers to build systems that keep pace with growing data rates while maintaining tight control over latency and power efficiency — critical requirements for time-sensitive industrial processes.
Scalable Connectivity for Vision and Robotics:
Scalable sensor connectivity improves diagnostic clarity and responsiveness in machine vision, industrial automation, medical imaging, and robotic systems. High-speed transceivers and PCIe Gen4 support enable 4K AV-over-IP, multi-stream capture, and frame-accurate transport for professional broadcast and remote audiovisual production.
By modernizing the midrange FPGA segment with capabilities previously available only in premium devices, AMD enables cost-effective implementation of sophisticated automation systems. Engineers can deploy advanced vision, connectivity, and processing without the expense and power consumption of high-end FPGAs.
The open and modular architecture supports interoperability across industrial systems, incorporating standards like OPC UA and cloud-native infrastructure. This flexibility is essential as factories adopt increasingly diverse equipment and software platforms that must work together seamlessly.
