Zybo Z7: Zynq-7000 ARM/FPGA SoC Development Board

Note: the SDCoC voucher bundles are now retired. The WebPACK edition of the Vivado Design Suite is available and does not require a paid license.

The Zybo Z7 is a ready-to-use embedded software and digital circuit development board built around the Xilinx Zynq^™-7000 family. The Zynq-7000 tightly integrates a dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor with Xilinx 7-series Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) logic.

A rich set of multimedia and connectivity peripherals make the Zybo Z7 a formidable single-board computer. A MIPI CSI-2 compatible Pcam connector, HDMI input, HDMI output, and high DDR3L bandwidth establish the Zybo Z7 as an affordable, yet capable, solution for high-end embedded vision applications. Attaching additional hardware is made easy by the Zybo Z7's Pmod connectors, allowing access to Digilent's catalog of over 70 Pmod peripheral boards, including motor controllers, sensors, displays, and more.

The Zybo Z7 is supported by Xilinx's Vivado Design Suite, including the free WebPACK version. You can also interact with the processing system (PS) with Xilinx's Vitis Unified Software Platform and PetaLinux Tools.

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

Note for repeat customers: There has been a change to this product. More information can be found in the RTL8211E and W25Q128JV PCN documents, available through the Support tab.

• ZYNQ Processor
  • 667MHz dual-core Cortex-A9 processor
  • DDR3L 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).
  • Programmable logic equivalent to Artix-7 FPGA
• Memory
  • 1 GB DDR3L with 32-bit bus @ 533 MHz (1066 MHz)
  • 16 MB Quad-SPI Flash with factory programmed 128-bit random number and 48-bit globally unique EUI-48/64™ compatible identifier
  • Due to supply chain constraints, the Spansion S25FL128S has been replaced by the Winbond W25Q128JV starting with revision D.0. These parts are not functionally equivalent, 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 Zybo Z7 Resource Center, available through the Support tab.
  • microSD slot
• Power
  • Powered from USB or any 5V external power source
• USB and Ethernet
  • Gigabit Ethernet PHY
  • Due to obsolescence, the Realtek RTL8211E has been replaced by the Realtek8211F 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 Zybo Z7 Resource Center, available through the Support tab.
  • USB-JTAG Programming circuitry
  • USB-UART bridge
  • USB 2.0 OTG PHY (supports host only) 
• Audio and Video
  • HDMI sink port (input) with CEC (Zybo Z7-20) and without CEC (Zybo Z7-10)
  • HDMI source port (output) with CEC
  • Audio codec with stereo headphone, stereo line-in, and microphone jacks
• Switches, Push-buttons, and LEDs
  • 6 push-buttons
  • 4 slide switches
  • 5 LEDs
  • 2 RGB LEDs
• Expansion Connectors
  • 6 Pmod ports on the Zybo Z7-20 (5 on the Zybo Z7-10)

• Product Compliance: 
• HTC: 8471500150
• ECCN: 5A992.c

• Zybo Z7-10 or Zybo Z7-20 (the Zybo Z7-20 variant comes with a heat sink)
• Digilent cardboard packaging with protective foam

To create and modify designs for your Zybo Z7, you can use Xilinx's Vivado Design Suite. Vivado is a software designed for the synthesis and analysis of HDL designs. Both variants of the Zybo Z7 are supported by the free WebPACK edition of the Vivado Design Suite.

You can use Xilinx's PetaLinux Tools to customize, build, and deploy Embedded Linux solutions on the Zynq-7000. While the Vitis Unified Software Platform enables the development of embedded software and accelerated applications on heterogeneous Xilinx platforms, such as the Zynq-7000.

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

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