NumatoLab Styx Z7 Zynq-7000 XC7Z020 FPGA Module | ARM/FPGA SoC Board with 2Gb DDR3 & 150 GPIOs | For Embedded Acceleration & Hardware Prototyping
Description
SPIDER Automation NumatoLab Styx Z7 FPGA Module is an advanced, high-performance development platform engineered to tackle complex projects requiring both hardware flexibility and software execution. Powered by the Xilinx Zynq-7000 series XC7Z020 SoC housed in a CLG484 package, the Styx Z7 seamlessly integrates a hard ARM processing system with Series-7 programmable logic, creating an ideal architecture for hardware-software co-design.
Engineered for streamlined developer workflows, the module features 2Gb of high-speed DDR3 SDRAM and 128Mb of Quad SPI flash memory for swift boot times and data handling. Its onboard dual-channel FTDI FT2232H high-speed USB 2.0 controller streamlines programming by enabling direct USB configuration without external JTAG adapters. Fully pin-compatible with NumatoLab’s Saturn, Neso, and Skoll module series for effortless upgrade paths, the Styx Z7 delivers 150 length-matched user I/Os for demanding industrial and academic applications.
Key Features
- Xilinx Zynq-7000 XC7Z020 SoC: Features a hard ARM processing core coupled with Series-7 programmable logic fabric in a CLG484 package.
- 2Gb DDR3 SDRAM: High-bandwidth system memory dedicated to intensive real-time processing and data buffering.
- 128Mb Quad SPI Flash Memory: Non-volatile memory for reliable bitstream configuration storage and operating system boot files.
- Dual Clock Sources: Includes both 33.33 MHz and 100 MHz CMOS oscillators to support diverse synchronous clocking requirements.
- FTDI FT2232H USB 2.0 Controller: Dual-channel high-speed interface with dedicated channels for SPI Flash/JTAG programming and custom application serial data.
- Massive User I/O Capacity: Provides 150 user-defined I/O lines plus 8 additional I/Os routed directly through the FTDI controller.
- Length-Matched Differential Pairs: All user I/O lines are meticulously length-matched to support high-speed differential signal transmission.
- Seamless Module Compatibility: Pin-compatible layout matching Saturn S6, Neso A7, and Skoll K7 modules for straightforward system upgrades.
- Single-Rail Power Operation: Onboard high-efficiency voltage regulators simplify power distribution from a single supply input.
- Flexible Boot Modes: Supports multiple boot configurations including QSPI Flash, JTAG, and SD card boot options via onboard jumpers.
Benefits
- Hardware-Software Co-Design: Leverage the combined power of an ARM processor and FPGA fabric to offload compute-heavy algorithms into dedicated hardware.
- Programmer-Free Development: Program the onboard SPI flash directly over high-speed USB without purchasing expensive dedicated downloader cables.
- Upgrade-Friendly Footprint: Easily transition existing designs built on older NumatoLab modules to the powerful Zynq architecture without redesigning carrier boards.
- High-Speed Signal Integrity: Length-matched routing ensures reliable data transmission across custom high-performance daughter cards and peripheral shields.
- Compact Industrial Module Form Factor: Integrates laboratory-grade processing power into a compact footprint suitable for embedded deployment.
Applications
- Advanced Product Prototyping: Rapid development and testing of commercial electronic devices requiring custom embedded controllers.
- Custom Embedded Processor Systems: Building complex Linux-capable systems utilizing PetaLinux, ARM cores, and custom FPGA soft accelerators.
- Real-Time Signal Processing: High-throughput filtering, mathematical acceleration, and multi-channel telemetry data logging.
- High-Speed Communication Devices: Developing custom protocol bridges, network routers, and high-bandwidth interface adapters.
- Engineering Research & Higher Education: Advanced teaching platform for universities focusing on hybrid SoC design, embedded Linux, and hardware description languages.
Package Includes
- 1 x NumatoLab Styx Z7 FPGA Module (XC7Z020)
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand / Series | SPIDER Automation / NumatoLab Styx Series |
| Item Type | Zynq-7000 ARM/FPGA SoC Development Module |
| Model Order Code / SKU | Styx Z7 / SKU-SPIDER-STYX-Z7 |
| SoC / FPGA Core | AMD Xilinx Zynq-7000 XC7Z020 in CLG484 Package (Speed Grade -1) |
| System Memory (RAM) | 2Gb DDR3 SDRAM (MT41J128M16HA-125:K or Equivalent) |
| Flash Storage | 128Mb Quad Bit SPI Flash Memory (N25Q128A13EF840E) |
| Clock Sources | 33.33 MHz and 100 MHz CMOS Oscillators |
| Host Interface & USB | FTDI FT2232H High-Speed USB 2.0 Controller (Dual Channel) |
| User I/O Pins | 150 User-Defined I/Os (Length-Matched / Differential Pairs) + 8 I/Os via FT2232H |
| Configuration & Boot Modes | JTAG, Quad SPI Flash, and Micro-SD Card Boot Options |
| Module Compatibility | Pin Compatible with Saturn S6, Neso A7, and Skoll K7 Modules |
| Package Shipping Weight | 0.11 kg (110 g) |
| Package Shipping Dimensions | 16 cm × 11 cm × 5 cm |
