Arty Z7: Zynq-7000 SoC Development Board

Note for repeat customers: There has been a change to the Arty Z7-10 variant of this product. More information can be found in the RTL8211F and W25Q128JV PCN documents, available through the Support tab.

The Arty family of Digilent FPGA/SoC boards was designed with versatility and flexibility in mind. With universally popular Arduino™ headers and multiple Pmod™ ports, an Arty will be the most adaptable FPGA/SoC board in your toolbox.

The Arty Z7 is a ready-to-use development platform designed around the Xilinx Zynq®-7000 System-on-a-chip (SoC) family. The Zynq®-7000 SoC family integrates the software programmability of an ARM®-based processor with the hardware programmability of an FPGA, enabling key analytics and hardware acceleration while integrating CPU, DSP, ASSP, and mixed signal functionality on a single device.

The Arty Z7 is supported by Xilinx's Vivado Design Suite, including the free WebPACK version. The SDSoC™ Development Environment provides a familiar embedded C/C++/OpenCL application development experience for heterogeneous Zynq® SoC deployment.

There are two variants of the Arty Z7: The Arty Z7-10 features the XC7Z010-1CLG400C, and the Arty Z7-20 features the larger XC7Z020-1CLG400C. 

If your application does not require the processing system of an SoC, the Arty A7, or Arty S7 may be better options.

Guides and demos are available to help you get started quickly with the Arty Z7. These can be found through the Support Materials tab.

• ZYNQ Processor
  • 650MHz dual-core Cortex-A9 processor
  • DDR3 memory controller with 8 DMA channels and 4 High Performance AXI3 Slave ports
  • High-bandwidth peripheral controllers: 1G Ethernet, USB 2.0, SDIO
  • Low-bandwidth peripheral controller: SPI, UART, CAN, I2C
  • Programmable from JTAG, Quad-SPI flash, and microSD card (Micro B USB cable NOT included, but can be added for free!).
  • Programmable logic equivalent to Artix-7 FPGA
• Memory
  • 512 MB DDR3 with a 16-bit bus @ 525 MHz (1050 MT/s)
  • 16MB Quad-SPI Flash with factory programmed 48-bit globally unique EUI-48/64™ compatible identifier
  • Due to supply chain constraints, the SPI Flash has been replaced by the Winbond W25Q128JV starting with revision D.0. This part is not functionally equivalent to parts used on older revisions, but flash programming through Vivado and the QSPI boot mode are not affected. More information can be found in the "Product Change Notice - Flash Memory" document, which can be found in the Arty Z7 Resource Center, available through the Support tab.
  • microSD slot
• Power
  • Powered from USB or any 7V-15V external power source
• USB and Ethernet
  • Gigabit Ethernet PHY
  • Due to obsolescence, the Realtek RTL8211E has been replaced by the Realtek RTL8211F starting with revision D.0. These parts are not functionally equivalent, but the capabilities of the Ethernet port are not affected. More information can be found in the "Product Change Notice - Ethernet PHY" document, which can be found in the Arty Z7 Resource Center, available through the Support tab.
  • USB-JTAG Programming circuitry
  • USB-UART bridge
  • USB OTG PHY (supports host only) 
• Audio and Video
  • HDMI sink port (input)
  • HDMI source port (output)
  • PWM driven mono audio output with 3.5mm jack 
• Switches, Push-buttons, and LEDs
  • 4 push-buttons
  • 2 slide switches
  • 4 LEDs
  • 2 RGB LEDs
• Expansion Connectors
  • Two standard Pmod ports
  • 16 Total FPGA I/O
• Arduino/chipKIT Shield connector
  • Up to 49 FPGA Digital I/O for the Z7-20 and 26 FPGA Digital I/O for the Z7-10
  • 6 Single-ended 0-3.3V Analog inputs to XADC
  • 4 Differential 0-1.0V Analog inputs to XADC

• Arty Z7: SoC Development Board
• Receive a free USB A to Micro-B cable with your Arty Z7 purchase! (Must have the USB cable and Arty Z7 in your cart for the discount).
• Digilent cardboard packaging with protective foam

To create and modify designs for your Arty Z7, you can use Xilinx's Vivado Design Suite. Vivado is a software designed for the synthesis and analysis of HDL designs.

The Xilinx SDSoC Development environment provides a familiar embedded C/C++/OpenCL application development experience for heterogeneous Zynq® SoC deployment. A voucher for the SDSoC Development Environment is available for purchase with the Arty Z7-20. This voucher does not include access to the Vivado Design Suite, but both variants of the Arty Z7 are supported by the free WebPACK edition of the Vivado Design Suite.

Note: Xilinx software tools are not available for download in some countries. Prior to purchasing the Arty Z7, please check the supporting software's availability, as it is required for the board's use.

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