Digilent Genesys ZU Zynq UltraScale+MPSoC Development Board
Digilent Genesys ZU Zynq UltraScale+MPSoC Development Board, based on the Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC FPGA, is designed to provide an ideal entry point by combining cost-effectiveness with powerful multimedia and network connectivity interfaces. The Genesys ZU Development Board offers heterogeneous computing with an Arm® A-53 APU and Arm Mali™-400 MP2 GPU to go along with a substantial memory interface.
The Digilent Genesys ZU Zynq UltraScale+MPSoC Development Board is offered in two variants. The Genesys ZU-3EG features the XCZU3EG MPSoC. The Genesys ZU-5EV features the XCZU5EV MPSoC. In addition, the Genesys ZU-5EV includes faster DDR4, more FPGA fabric, a video codec, and GTH transceivers allowing HDMI Source, Sink, and 10G SFP+. Both variants support multiple multimedia and network interfaces with an excellent mix of onboard peripherals, upgrade-friendly DDR4, Mini PCIe, and microSD slots, along with multi-camera and high-speed expansion connectors designed to support a wide range of use-cases.
The Genesys ZU Development Board is primarily targeted towards Linux-based applications that facilitate access to Wi-Fi®, cellular radio (WWAN), SSD, USB SuperSpeed, and 4K video. Two different specialized ports, including Pmod and high-speed SYZYGY-compliant expansion module ports for Zmod devices, enable flexible expansion and easy access to a wide ecosystem of add-on modules, perfect for silicon evaluation and rapid prototyping.
Zmod & Pmod Modules
The Genesys ZU Development Board is compatible with Digilent Zmod modules. Add-on interface boards such as these, or other SYZYGY compatible modules, are required to fully leverage the high-speed I/O capabilities of the Genesys ZU platform.
The Genesys ZU is also compatible with add-on modules that conform to the Digilent Pmod Specification.
Features
- Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC FPGA
- Genesys ZU-3EG: XCZU3EG-SFVC784-1-E
- Genesys ZU-5EV: XCZU5EV-SFVC784-1-E
- 256Mbit QSPI Flash memory
- USB FTDI interface for programming and debugging
- MicroSD card interface, supporting SDR104 mode
- Board status and diagnostics using and onboard platform MCU
- Logic cells
- Genesys ZU-3EG: 154K
- Genesys ZU-5EV: 256K
- DSP slices
- Genesys ZU-3EG: 360
- Genesys ZU-5EV: 1248
- Clock management tiles
- Genesys ZU-3EG: 3
- Genesys ZU-5EV: 4
- Upgradeable memory
- Genesys ZU-3EG: DDR4, 4GB, 1866MT/s
- Genesys ZU-5EV: DDR4, 4GB, 2133MT/s
- Application processor: Quad-core Arm Cortex-A53 MPCore up to 1.5GHz
- Real-time processor: Dual-core Arm Cortex-R5 MPCore up to 600MHZ
- Graphics processor: Mali-400 MP2
- Video codec: H.264/H.265 (Genesys ZU-5EV only)
- Peripheral connectivity
- USB Type-C™ 3.1 Gen1 Dual-Role Device
- MiniPCIe / mSATA: dual-slot, Half-/Full-size
- USB 2.0 Host: 2x Type-A
- Network connectivity
- 2.4GHz onboard Wi-Fi
- Ethernet 1G with IEEE 1588
- WLAN / WWAN / LoRa (optional via MiniPCIe)
- SFP+ 10G Ethernet (Genesys ZU-5EV only)
- Storage
- 104MB/s SD
- SSD option: mSATA
- ISSI 256Mib SNOR Flash
- Multimedia
- 1.2a Dual-Lane DisplayPort
- 2x MIPI/Pcam Dual-Lane
- Audio Codec
- HDMI Source (Genesys ZU-5EV only)
- HDMI Sink (Genesys ZU-5EV only)
- Expansion
- 1x Zmod port
- 4x Pmod ports
- 1x FMC expansion connector
- 1x FMC Gigabit (Genesys ZU-5EV only)
- User I/O
- 4x PL-connected LEDs
- 1x MIO-connected LED
- 5x PL-connected buttons
- 2xMIO-connected buttons
- 4x PL-connected switches
- Compliance
- HTC: 8471500150
- ECCN: 5A992
Applications
- Genesys ZU-3EG
- Next-generation wired and 5G wireless infrastructure
- Cloud computing
- AI
- Aerospace and Defense applications
- Genesys ZU-5EV
- Multimedia
- Automotive ADAS
- Surveillance
- Embedded vision
Kit Contents
- Genesys ZU-3EG or Genesys ZU-5EV Development Board
- 12V, 8A power supply
- IEC cable (European)
- IEC cable (US)
- USB-A to micro-B programming cable
- USB-A to Type-C cable
- JTAG HS1 programmer and cable
- microSD card with the Out-of-Box Petalinux Image
- Voucher for Xilinx MIPI CSI-2 IP core license
On The Board
AMD / Xilinx Zynq™ UltraScale+™ MPSoCs
Combines real-time control with engines for graphics, video, waveform, and packet processing.
Accesories
Digilent Zmod DAC 1411 Module
Add-on DAC board conforming to the SYZYGY specification, ideal for FPGA and SoC host boards.
Digilent Zmod ADC 1410 Module
Add-on ADC board conforming to SYZYGY specifications, ideal for FPGA and SoC host boards.
Digilent Pmod™ ToF Time of Flight Sensor Module
Compact ToF sensor board designed to work with FPGA/CPLD and embedded control boards.
Digilent Pmod™ Peripheral Modules
Small I/O interface boards extend the capabilities of Digilent's FPGA/CPLD and embedded boards.
Digilent 410-358 Pcam 5C Fixed Focus Color Camera Module
Designed around Omnivision OV5640 image sensor for use with FPGA development boards.
Board Layout
ZU-5EV Board Differences
