Digilent Zybo Z7-20 Zynq-7000 ARM/FPGA Development Board

The Zybo Z7-20 utilizes the Xilinx Zynq-7000 SoC, specifically the Zynq-7020 variant. This integrates a dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor with 85,000 programmable logic cells of an FPGA, providing a powerful platform for hardware-software co-design and embedded applications.

The Digilent Zybo Z7-20 is fully compatible with the Xilinx Vivado Design Suite for FPGA development and hardware-software integration. For embedded software development, users can leverage Xilinx SDK or PetaLinux, enabling a comprehensive range of bare-metal to Linux-based system deployments.

The Zybo Z7-20 provides excellent peripheral expansion flexibility. It includes four Pmod connectors, allowing integration with a wide array of Digilent Pmod modules. Additionally, it features Arduino-compatible headers, broadening its compatibility with standard Arduino shields for varied sensor and actuator interfacing.

The board is equipped with 1GB of DDR3 SDRAM, providing ample memory for complex applications and embedded operating systems. For persistent storage and bootloading, it includes 16MB of Quad-SPI Flash memory, ensuring reliable system startup and firmware storage, essential for robust embedded designs.