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Enhanced Space-Grade Package Extends AI Silicon Capabilities
AMD has announced the sampling of its Versal AI Core XQRVC1902 adaptive SoC in an enhanced space-grade package, designed for missions lasting up to 15 years. The device is undergoing Class Y qualification testing, with flight-qualified units expected in the second half of 2027. This development marks a significant milestone for AMD, as it extends its AI silicon capabilities into the assurance tier, according to an article by Brendan Burke, Research Director at Futurum.