Digilent Arty Z7 - User Manual

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Arty Z7 Reference Manual
The Arty Z7 is a ready-to-use development platform designed around the Zynq-7000™ All
Programmable System-on-Chip (AP SoC) from Xilinx. The Zynq-7000 architecture tightly
integrates a dual-core, 650 MHz ARM Cortex-A9 processor with Xilinx 7-series Field
Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) logic. This pairing grants the ability to surround a
powerful processor with a unique set of software defined peripherals and controllers, tailored
by you for the target application.
The Vivado, Petalinux, and SDSoC toolsets each provide an approachable path between
defining your custom peripheral set and bringing it's functionality up to a Linux OS or bare
metal program running on the processor. For those looking for a more traditional digital logic
design experience, it is also possible to ignore the ARM processors and program the Zynq's
FPGA like you would any other Xilinx FPGA. Digilent provides a number of materials and
resources for the Arty Z7 that will get you up and running with your tool of choice quickly.

Summary

Features

ZYNQ Processor

Details the dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor and its integration with FPGA logic.

Memory

Describes DDR3 memory and Quad-SPI Flash on the Arty Z7 board.

Power

Explains power sources for the Arty Z7, including USB and external supplies.

USB and Ethernet

Covers the Gigabit Ethernet PHY and USB-JTAG, USB-UART, USB OTG interfaces.

Audio and Video

Details HDMI ports for audio/video and PWM audio output.

Switches, Push-buttons, and LEDs

Lists the available switches, buttons, and LEDs for user interaction.

Expansion Connectors

Describes Pmod ports and the Arduino/chipKIT shield connector.

Purchasing Options

Arty Z7-10 vs. Arty Z7-20 Variants

Compares the Arty Z7-10 and Arty Z7-20 based on Zynq part and I/O capabilities.

Software Support

Vivado Design Suite and Xilinx Toolsets

Explains compatibility with Vivado, Petalinux, and SDSoC for design.

Power Supplies

External Power Options

Details using external power supplies and batteries for the Arty Z7.

Internal Supply Circuits

Describes the on-board power management unit and voltage supply circuits.

Zynq APSoC Architecture

Processing System (PS) and Programmable Logic (PL)

Outlines the Zynq APSoC's two main subsystems: Processing System and Programmable Logic.

MIO Pins and Peripherals

Details external components connected to the Multiplexed I/O (MIO) pins.

Zynq Configuration

Boot Process Stages

Explains the three stages of the Zynq boot process: BootROM, FSBL, and user application.

Supported Boot Modes

Describes microSD, Quad SPI Flash, and JTAG boot modes for the Arty Z7.

Quad SPI Flash

Quad SPI Flash Device Attributes

Lists attributes of the Spansion S25FL128S Quad SPI flash memory.

DDR Memory

DDR3 Memory Component

Details the IS43TR16256A-125KBL DDR3 memory component and its interface.

USB UART Bridge (Serial Port)

FTDI FT2232 HQ Functionality

Explains the FTDI FT2232HQ chip for USB-UART and USB-JTAG communication.

microSD Slot

microSD Slot Pinout and Function

Details the microSD slot wiring, pinout, and its use for storage and booting.

USB Host

USB 2.0 Transceiver Chip

Describes the Microchip USB3320 USB 2.0 Transceiver Chip used for the USB Host port.

Ethernet PHY

Realtek RTL8211 E-VL Ethernet Transceiver

Covers the Realtek RTL8211E-VL PHY for 10/100/1000 Ethernet connection.

Ethernet Status LEDs

Explains the function of the LINK (LD8) and ACT (LD9) LEDs for Ethernet status.

HDMI

HDMI Ports and TMDS Signaling

Describes the two HDMI ports (source and sink) and TMDS signaling.

Auxiliary HDMI Signals

Details auxiliary signals like CEC, DDC, HPD, and 5V supply for HDMI.

Clock Sources

PS and PL Clock Inputs

Explains the 50 MHz PS clock and 125 MHz PL clock inputs.

Basic I;O

User Interface Components

Covers LEDs, switches, and push buttons for user interaction with the board.

Tri-Color LEDs

Details the two tri-color LEDs and how to control their colors.

Mono Audio Output

Sallen-Key Low-pass Filter

Explains the audio output circuit using a Sallen-Key Butterworth low-pass filter.

Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM)

Describes how PWM signals are used to generate analog audio output.

Reset Sources

Power-on Reset and PROG Switch

Explains power-on reset and the function of the PROG push button.

Processor Subsystem Reset (SRST)

Details the SRST button for resetting the processor subsystem without disturbing debug.

Pmod Ports

High-Speed Pmod Connector Details

Describes the high-speed Pmod ports and their signal routing.

Arduino;chipKIT Shield Connector

Shield Compatibility and Pinout

Covers compatibility with Arduino/chipKIT shields and the pinout.

Shield Digital I;O Characteristics

Details voltage characteristics and series resistors for shield digital I/O pins.

Shield Analog I;O Configuration

Explains how analog inputs are connected and scaled for the XADC module.

Digilent Arty Z7 Specifications

General

Brand	Digilent
Model	Arty Z7
Category	Motherboard
Language	English