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Product description: AX7010 - development board - AMD Zynq 7000 SoC XC7Z010
The ALINX AX7010 is a development platform designed for creating advanced embedded systems that leverage both processor software and FPGA hardware acceleration. The AMD Zynq 7000 SoC XC7Z010 integrates a dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor and programmable logic fabricated in 28nm technology . The board provides fast DDR3 and QSPI Flash memory, Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI, USB, microSD , UART, and JTAG interfaces . Two 40-pin expansion ports enable the connection of cameras, TFT displays, transducers, and other peripherals. The AX7010 can be used for image processing, industrial automation, drive control, network communications, and medical device prototyping, among other applications.
AX7010 - development board - AMD Zynq 7000 SoC XC7Z010.
The development board is equipped with the AMD/Xilinx XC7Z010-1CLG400I Zynq 7000 SoC .
Main features of the ALINX AX7010 board
- AMD Zynq 7000 SoC XC7Z010 : a combination of a dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor and programmable FPGA logic
- Processor clock speed up to 667 MHz : enables operation of the operating system, control applications and communication
- 512 MB DDR3 SDRAM : fast RAM connected to the PS processor part
- 32 MB QSPI Flash memory : space for bootloader, system configuration and user data
- Gigabit Ethernet : a network interface for high-speed data transmission
- HDMI interface : image input or output possible, depending on the hardware configuration
- USB Host and USB Slave : cooperation with peripheral devices and computers
- USB UART : Serial Communication and System Diagnostics
- MicroSD slot : allows you to boot the system and store files
- Built-in JTAG interface : programming and debugging the Zynq chip
- Two 40-pin expansion ports : 34 IO lines each for connecting external modules
- DS1302 Real Time Clock : Maintaining date and time information
- LEDs and User Buttons : Quickly Test PS and PL Parts
- 5V power supply : single board power input
Components and connectors on the AX7010 board
The board's design provides direct access to communication interfaces, memory, the Zynq chip, and connectors for further expansion. The board includes:
- USB UART interface
- Power input
- 40-pin expansion port
- 512MB DDR3 memory
- USB Slave
- USB Host
- Gigabit Ethernet
- 40-pin expansion port
- XC7Z010 system
- JTAG
- HDMI output
Arrangement of components on the board.
The ALINX AX7010 can function as a prototyping platform, educational platform, or base control board in a target device.
AMD Zynq 7000 SoC XC7Z010 - ARM processor and FPGA in one chip
The heart of the AX7010 board is the AMD Zynq 7000 SoC XC7Z010 , which integrates a PS processor system and programmable logic PL. The PS part contains two ARM Cortex-A9 cores , memory controllers, and communication interfaces, allowing it to perform typical microprocessor tasks and run complex software. The PL part is based on the Artix-7 FPGA architecture and allows for the creation of custom digital systems operating in parallel. It can be responsible for fast image processing, signal generation, support for custom interfaces, or the implementation of algorithms requiring low latency. The combination of ARM and FPGA enables the division of tasks between the software and hardware layers , facilitating the construction of efficient real-time systems.
| AX7010 Technical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Main system | AMD Zynq 7000 SoC XC7Z010 |
| Layout variant | XC7Z010-1CLG400I |
| Processor | dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 |
| Processor clock speed | up to 667 MHz |
| Programmable logic | Artix-7 family FPGA, 28 nm technology |
| RAM | 512 MB DDR3 SDRAM, 32-bit bus |
| Non-volatile memory | 32MB QSPI Flash |
| EEPROM memory | 2 x 256 B 24LC04 |
| Network interface | 1 x Gigabit Ethernet |
| Image interface | 1 x HDMI configurable as input or output |
| USB Host Interface | 1 x USB 2.0 Type A |
| USB Slave / OTG interface | 1 x USB 2.0 |
| Serial interface | 1 x USB UART |
| Programming interface | 1 x JTAG |
| Memory card slot | 1 x microSD |
| PL expansion connectors | 2 x 40 pins, 2.54 mm pitch, 34 IO lines each |
| PS expansion connector | 1 x 12-pin PMOD |
| Real-time clock | DS1302 |
| User LEDs | 2 x PS LED and 4 x PL LED |
| User buttons | 2 x PS and 4 x PL |
| Power supply | 5V |
| Maximum input current protection | 2 A |
| PCB design | 8-layer |
| Diameter of mounting holes | 3.5 mm |
| Dimensions | 130 x 90 mm |
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