(SPIDER Automation) Digilent Arty Z7-20 | Xilinx Zynq-7000 SoC Development Board
Description
The Digilent Arty Z7-20: Zynq-7000 SoC Development Board is a versatile development platform designed by Digilent, featuring the powerful Xilinx Zynq-7000 SoC (XC7Z020-1CLG400C). It uniquely combines an ARM Cortex-A9 dual-core processor for software programmability with robust FPGA fabric for custom hardware logic, making it the ideal choice for applications requiring both high-level processing and real-time hardware acceleration.
The Arty Z7-20 variant offers a more powerful chip option than the Z7-10, providing significantly more FPGA resources for demanding designs. Supported by the Xilinx Vivado Design Suite and the SDSoC development environment, this board provides an exceptional platform for both hardware and software engineers building embedded systems, custom communication devices, and digital signal processing units.
Key Features
- Zynq-7000 SoC (XC7Z020): Features a dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor paired with rich FPGA fabric resources.
- Onboard Memory: Includes 512MB of DDR3 RAM alongside a microSD card slot and 16MB QSPI flash storage.
- Arduino Shield Compatibility: Standard Arduino headers allow direct attachment of commercial shields and expansion modules.
- Pmod Peripheral Ports: Digilent Pmod ports enable rapid connection to specialized sensors, displays, and interface boards.
- Comprehensive Toolchain Support: Fully compatible with Xilinx Vivado and software development kits for streamlined design workflows.
Benefits
- Hardware/Software Co-Design: Leverage the flexibility of running an OS on dual ARM cores while executing high-speed logic in programmable hardware.
- Rapid Prototyping: Pre-existing guides, demo projects, and standard headers cut down development time significantly.
- Compact & Lightweight: Measuring 110 × 86 mm with a net weight of just 85g, it integrates easily into test benches and custom enclosures.
- Scalable Architecture: Higher resource capacity on the Z7-20 chip supports more complex signal processing and control algorithms.
Applications
- Embedded System Design: Developing custom Linux-based or bare-metal embedded computing platforms.
- Digital Signal Processing (DSP): Implementing high-speed filtering, image processing, and audio manipulation algorithms.
- Hardware Acceleration: Offloading heavy computational workloads from software processors to custom FPGA pipelines.
- Robotics & Motor Control: Interfacing with multi-axis sensors, encoders, and actuators using native logic and processing paths.
- Educational & R&D Laboratories: Advanced teaching platform for SoC design, HDL programming, and computer architecture.
Package Includes
- 1 x Digilent Arty Z7-20: Zynq-7000 SoC Development Board
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Item Type | SoC Development Board / FPGA Evaluation Kit |
| Brand | SPIDER Automation (Digilent / Xilinx Platform) |
| Model No. | Arty Z7-20 (Model Type: SoC Development Board) |
| Microcontroller / SoC | Xilinx Zynq-7000 SoC (XC7Z020-1CLG400C) |
| Processor Type | ARM Cortex-A9 Dual-Core (CPU Core: Dual-Core ARM Cortex A9) |
| RAM Capacity | 512 MB DDR3 |
| Storage Interfaces | MicroSD Card Slot, 16 MB QSPI Flash |
| Expansion Connectors | Arduino Header Support, Pmod Ports |
| Software Compatibility | Xilinx Vivado Design Suite, SDSoC Development Environment |
| Physical Dimensions | 110 mm × 86 mm × 18 mm |
| Net Product Weight | 85 g |
| Shipping Weight | 0.1 kg |
| Package Shipping Dimensions | 11 cm × 9 cm × 3 cm |
