Digilent Genesys ZU Zynq UltraScale+MPSoC Development Board

Digilent Genesys ZU Zynq UltraScale+MPSoC Development Board, based on the Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC FPGA, is designed to provide an ideal entry point by combining cost-effectiveness with powerful multimedia and network connectivity interfaces. The Genesys ZU Development Board offers heterogeneous computing with an Arm® A-53 APU and Arm Mali™-400 MP2 GPU to go along with a substantial memory interface.

The Digilent Genesys ZU Zynq UltraScale+MPSoC Development Board is offered in two variants. The Genesys ZU-3EG features the XCZU3EG MPSoC. The Genesys ZU-5EV features the XCZU5EV MPSoC. In addition, the Genesys ZU-5EV includes faster DDR4, more FPGA fabric, a video codec, and GTH transceivers allowing HDMI Source, Sink, and 10G SFP+. Both variants support multiple multimedia and network interfaces with an excellent mix of onboard peripherals, upgrade-friendly DDR4, Mini PCIe, and microSD slots, along with multi-camera and high-speed expansion connectors designed to support a wide range of use-cases.

The Genesys ZU Development Board is primarily targeted towards Linux-based applications that facilitate access to Wi-Fi®, cellular radio (WWAN), SSD, USB SuperSpeed, and 4K video. Two different specialized ports, including Pmod and high-speed SYZYGY-compliant expansion module ports for Zmod devices, enable flexible expansion and easy access to a wide ecosystem of add-on modules, perfect for silicon evaluation and rapid prototyping.

Zmod & Pmod Modules

The Genesys ZU Development Board is compatible with Digilent Zmod modules. Add-on interface boards such as these, or other SYZYGY compatible modules, are required to fully leverage the high-speed I/O capabilities of the Genesys ZU platform.

The Genesys ZU is also compatible with add-on modules that conform to the Digilent Pmod Specification.

Features

  • Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC FPGA
    • Genesys ZU-3EG: XCZU3EG-SFVC784-1-E
    • Genesys ZU-5EV: XCZU5EV-SFVC784-1-E 
  • 256Mbit QSPI Flash memory
  • USB FTDI interface for programming and debugging
  • MicroSD card interface, supporting SDR104 mode
  • Board status and diagnostics using and onboard platform MCU
  • Logic cells
    • Genesys ZU-3EG: 154K
    • Genesys ZU-5EV: 256K
  • DSP slices
    • Genesys ZU-3EG: 360
    • Genesys ZU-5EV: 1248
  • Clock management tiles
    • Genesys ZU-3EG: 3
    • Genesys ZU-5EV: 4
  • Upgradeable memory
    • Genesys ZU-3EG: DDR4, 4GB, 1866MT/s
    • Genesys ZU-5EV: DDR4, 4GB, 2133MT/s
  • Application processor: Quad-core Arm Cortex-A53 MPCore up to 1.5GHz
  • Real-time processor: Dual-core Arm Cortex-R5 MPCore up to 600MHZ
  • Graphics processor: Mali-400 MP2
  • Video codec: H.264/H.265 (Genesys ZU-5EV only)
  • Peripheral connectivity
    • USB Type-C™ 3.1 Gen1 Dual-Role Device
    • MiniPCIe / mSATA: dual-slot, Half-/Full-size
    • USB 2.0 Host: 2x Type-A
  • Network connectivity
    • 2.4GHz onboard Wi-Fi
    • Ethernet 1G with IEEE 1588
    • WLAN / WWAN / LoRa (optional via MiniPCIe)
    • SFP+ 10G Ethernet (Genesys ZU-5EV only)
  • Storage
    • 104MB/s SD
    • SSD option: mSATA
    • ISSI 256Mib SNOR Flash
  • Multimedia
    • 1.2a Dual-Lane DisplayPort
    • 2x MIPI/Pcam Dual-Lane 
    • Audio Codec
    • HDMI Source (Genesys ZU-5EV only)
    • HDMI Sink (Genesys ZU-5EV only)
  • Expansion
    • 1x Zmod port 
    • 4x Pmod ports
    • 1x FMC expansion connector
    • 1x FMC Gigabit (Genesys ZU-5EV only)
  • User I/O
    • 4x PL-connected LEDs
    • 1x MIO-connected LED
    • 5x PL-connected buttons
    • 2xMIO-connected buttons
    • 4x PL-connected switches
  • Compliance
    • HTC: 8471500150
    • ECCN: 5A992

Applications

  • Genesys ZU-3EG
    • Next-generation wired and 5G wireless infrastructure
    • Cloud computing
    • AI
    • Aerospace and Defense applications
  • Genesys ZU-5EV
    • Multimedia
    • Automotive ADAS
    • Surveillance
    • Embedded vision 

Kit Contents

  • Genesys ZU-3EG or Genesys ZU-5EV Development Board
  • 12V, 8A power supply
  • IEC cable (European)
  • IEC cable (US)
  • USB-A to micro-B programming cable
  • USB-A to Type-C cable
  • JTAG HS1 programmer and cable
  • microSD card with the Out-of-Box Petalinux Image
  • Voucher for Xilinx MIPI CSI-2 IP core license

Resources

  • Getting Started with the Genesys ZU
  • Reference Manual
  • Mechanical Drawings
  • Genesys ZU-3EG Schematic Diagrams
  • Genesys ZU-5EV Schematic Diagrams

Board Layout

Digilent Genesys ZU Zynq UltraScale+MPSoC Development Board

ZU-5EV Board Differences

Digilent Genesys ZU Zynq UltraScale+MPSoC Development Board

Digilent Genesys ZU Zynq UltraScale+MPSoC Development Board