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Product description: AX7020 - development board - AMD Zynq 7000 SoC XC7Z020
The ALINX AX7020 is a powerful development platform powered by the AMD Zynq 7000 SoC XC7Z020-2CLG400I . It combines programmable FPGA logic with a dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor , enabling simultaneous execution of control software and high-speed hardware operations. This solution enables the creation of high-performance embedded systems that require parallel processing, low latency, and support for multiple interfaces. The board is equipped with 1 GB of DDR3 SDRAM, QSPI Flash, Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI, USB, microSD , UART, and JTAG interfaces . Two 40-pin expansion connectors enable the connection of cameras, TFT displays, high-speed transducers, and other peripheral modules. The AX7020 can be used in industrial automation, communication systems, image processing, measurement equipment, and medical device prototyping.
AX7020 - development board - AMD Zynq 7000 SoC XC7Z020.
The ALINX AX7020 can be used as a prototyping platform, an educational platform or as the basis for an advanced target device.
Main features of the AX7020 board
- AMD Zynq 7000 SoC XC7Z020 : a combination of a dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor and programmable FPGA logic
- Processor clock speed up to 767 MHz : enables support for extensive applications, operating systems and communication interfaces
- 1 GB DDR3 SDRAM : fast RAM connected to the PS processor via a 32-bit bus
- 32 MB QSPI Flash memory : space for bootloader, system configuration and user data
- Gigabit Ethernet : fast network communication in industrial and telecommunications projects
- HDMI interface : possibility of implementing digital image input or output, depending on the project configuration
- USB Host and USB Slave : support for peripheral devices and communication with a computer
- USB UART : convenient serial communication, system configuration and diagnostics
- microSD slot : for booting the operating system and storing files
- JTAG interface : programming and debugging of the processor and programmable parts
- Two 40-pin expansion ports : 34 IO lines each for cooperation with external modules
- DS1302 Real Time Clock : Support for date and time in user applications
- LEDs and User Buttons : Test the operation of PS and PL parts without additional components
- Single 5V power supply : simply connect the platform to a suitable power source
Components and connectors on the AX7020 development board
The board's key components are arranged for easy access during prototyping and design testing . You can directly access communication interfaces, memory, expansion connectors, and programming ports. According to the graphic, the board contains the following components:
- USB UART interface
- Power input
- 40-pin expansion port
- 1 GB DDR3 memory
- USB Slave
- USB Host
- Gigabit Ethernet
- XC7Z020 chip
- 40-pin expansion port
- JTAG
- HDMI output
Arrangement of components on the board.
The combination of an ARM processor, programmable FPGA logic and numerous interfaces allows you to implement projects requiring fast data processing and simultaneous support for multiple devices.
AMD Zynq 7000 SoC XC7Z020 - ARM processor and FPGA logic
The heart of the AX7020 board is the AMD Zynq 7000 SoC XC7Z020 , which integrates a processor-based processing system (PS) and programmable logic (PL) in a single package. The processor portion contains two ARM Cortex-A9 cores and is responsible for software execution, memory management, and communication interface management. This allows the platform to be used as a powerful single-board computer designed for embedded systems. The programmable logic portion is based on the Artix-7 FPGA architecture, manufactured using 28nm technology . You can create your own digital blocks, controllers, interfaces, and hardware accelerators in parallel. The combination of an ARM processor and FPGA allows you to offload the most time-consuming tasks to the hardware logic, leaving the software layer to handle control, communication, and the user interface.
| AX7020 Technical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Main system | AMD Zynq 7000 SoC XC7Z020 |
| Layout variant | XC7Z020-2CLG400I |
| Processor | dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 |
| Processor clock speed | up to 767 MHz |
| Programmable logic | Artix-7 family FPGA, 28 nm technology |
| RAM | 1 GB 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 Host Type A |
| USB Slave Interface | 1 x USB Slave |
| Serial interface | 1 x USB UART in PS part |
| Programming interface | 1 x JTAG |
| Memory card slot | 1 x microSD |
| PL expansion ports | 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 KEY and 4 x PL KEY |
| Power supply | 5V |
| Dimensions | 130 x 90 mm |
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