TUL PYNQ-Z2 Zynq-7000 ARM/FPGA SoC Board | Python Productivity Development Kit with Accessories | For Embedded Systems, Computer Vision, & IoT Prototyping
Description
SPIDER Automation TUL PYNQ-Z2 (1M1-M000127DEV) FPGA Board is a versatile, high-performance development platform tailored specifically for embedded systems designers, researchers, and students. Centered around the Xilinx Zynq-7000 System-on-Chip (SoC), the board bridges high-level software development and low-level hardware by combining a robust 650MHz dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor with flexible Artix-7 programmable logic fabric.
Powered by the open-source PYNQ framework, the PYNQ-Z2 enables developers to configure and control FPGA hardware accelerators using standard Python scripts and Jupyter notebooks. Heavily equipped with multimedia peripherals including HDMI input/output ports, an onboard audio codec, and extensive expansion interfaces like Arduino-compatible headers and Raspberry Pi-compatible headers, it provides a complete, cost-effective ecosystem for video processing, machine learning edge inference, and IoT smart gateways.
Key Features
- Xilinx Zynq-7000 SoC Architecture: Combines a 650 MHz dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor with Artix-7 programmable logic.
- FPGA Fabric Resources: 220 DSP slices for high-speed signal processing, 3 clock management tiles with PLL/MMCM, and 630KB of fast block RAM.
- System Memory: 512MB high-speed DDR3 SDRAM operating on a 16-bit bus for efficient data and frame buffering.
- Multimedia & Audio Integration: Onboard HDMI Input, HDMI Output, and audio codec ports for real-time video and sound stream manipulation.
- Versatile Expansion Headers: Includes Arduino shield headers, Raspberry Pi-compatible expansion headers, and multiple Pmod connectors.
- Complete Ready-to-Use Kit: Includes an 8GB preloaded micro SD card, AC/DC power adapter, USB cable, and Ethernet cable.
Benefits
- Python-Driven Hardware Acceleration: Bypass complex VHDL/Verilog compilation cycles for high-level tasks by deploying hardware overlays via Python and Jupyter.
- Out-of-the-Box Deployment: All necessary power adapters, cables, and storage media are bundled in the package for immediate setup.
- Hybrid Software/Hardware Co-Design: Offload intensive computational workloads from the dual ARM cores directly into dedicated FPGA hardware blocks.
Applications
- Computer Vision & Image Processing: Real-time video frame filtering, stream capture, and display output using HDMI interfaces.
- IoT & Edge Computing Gateways: Smart connected devices executing localized analytics and sensor data fusion.
- Embedded Academic Research: Leading educational platform for universities teaching hybrid SoC design and modern digital logic.
- Robotics & Industrial Control: Custom motor controllers, sensor interface aggregators, and automated test instrumentation.
Package Includes
- 1 x TUL PYNQ-Z2 FPGA Development Board
- 1 x 8GB Micro SD Card
- 1 x AC/DC Power Adapter
- 1 x USB Type-A to Micro USB Cable
- 1 x Ethernet Cable
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand / Series | SPIDER Automation / TUL PYNQ Series |
| Item Type | SoC FPGA Development Board Kit |
| Model Order Code / SKU | PYNQ-Z2 (1M1-M000127DEV) / SKU-SPIDER-PYNQ-Z2 |
| Processor Core | Dual-Core ARM Cortex-A9 (650 MHz Clock Speed) |
| FPGA Fabric | Xilinx Artix-7 Programmable Logic (Zynq-7000 SoC) |
| System Memory (RAM) | 512 MB DDR3 SDRAM |
| Logic Resources | 220 DSP Slices, 630 KB Block RAM, 3 × Clock Management Tiles |
| Operating System Support | Linux (via PYNQ Framework SD Card Image) |
| Video & Audio Interfaces | HDMI Input, HDMI Output, Audio Codec Port |
| Expansion Headers | Arduino Shield Compatible, Raspberry Pi Compatible, Pmod Connectors |
| Physical Dimensions | 132 mm × 85 mm × 18 mm (Length × Width × Height) |
| Product Weight | 96 g |
| Package Shipping Weight | 0.207 kg (207 g) |
| Package Shipping Dimensions | 22 cm × 16 cm × 5 cm |
