Eclypse Z7: Zynq-7000 SoC Development Board with SYZYGY-compatible Expansion

Digilent Eclypse Z7 is the first host board of the new Eclypse platform, showcasing modular functionality, high-speed I/O, and an FPGA SoC that blends power and flexibility for instrumentation applications.

The Eclypse platform is more than a standard development board – it's a new way to streamline and accelerate design flow combined with a newly developed software architecture to create a powerful research and prototyping platform optimized for productivity and flexibility. In addition to a Zynq 7020 FPGA SoC from Xilinx, the Eclypse Z7 features two high-speed connectors using Opal Kelly’s new SYZYGY standard, which pairs with Digilent’s new Zmod family to allow for high performance I/O.

The hardware, however, is only part of the story of the Eclypse Platform. Petalinux is supported out of the box, and pre-built Linux images are accompanied by a software API for bulk data transfer. The software architecture is completely open and customizable. This system allows new users to get started without touching the hardware until desired, and with support from a built-in high-level API, users can enjoy the benefits of hardware acceleration without having to directly interface with the FPGA.

Features

• Zynq 7020 SoC
• 2 x SYZYGY standard interface connectors for Zmod expansion
  • Standard supports data rates of up to 500 MHz
• 125 MHz oscillator connected to Zynq PL for PL-only designs
• 2 x Pmod connectors for Pmod expansion
• Micro USB port for USBUART and JTAG programming
• JTAG programming header
• Programming mode select jumper: JTAG, QSPI, SD
• Ethernet connector with 10/100/1000 Ethernet PHY
• Micro USB connector for user USB Host/Device/OTG
• MicroSD card slot
• 2 x user RGB LEDs
• 2 x user buttons

Video Link

• https://youtu.be/wc-nkeWz9S8

Target Applications

• Instrumentations
• RF communications
• Software Defined Radio

Project Links

• Eclypse Z7 Getting Started Guide
• Software
  • Zmod Base Library User Guide
• Hardware
  • Getting Started with Vivado IP Integrator
  • Adding a Hierarchical Block to a Vivado IPI Design

Scope of Delivery

• 1 x Eclypse Z7 Development Board
• 1 x FPGA fan
• 1 x USB A to Micro B programming cable
• 1 x USB A to Micro A cable
• 1 x 12V 5A power supply

References

• Manufacturer: Digilent Inc.
• Manufacturer's article name: Eclypse Z7: Zynq-7000 SoC Development Board with SYZYGY-compatible Expansion
• Manufacturer's article number: 410-393

Resources

• Product page at Digilent Inc.
• Digilent Inc. Support Forum