Overview

The PYNQ-Z2 is a powerful development platform built around the Xilinx Zynq-7000 SoC (XC7Z020-1CLG400C). Designed for embedded systems, digital signal processing, and FPGA-based prototyping, the board integrates a dual-core ARM processor with Artix-7 programmable logic, high-performance I/O interfaces, and multimedia support. Ideal for education, research, and embedded AI applications, it supports the PYNQ framework for Python-based development.

Processor & FPGA

• SoC: Xilinx Zynq-7000 (XC7Z020-1CLG400C)

  • Processor: Dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 @ 650 MHz

  • FPGA Fabric: Equivalent to Artix-7

  • Programmable Logic:

    • 13,300 logic slices (each with 4× 6-input LUTs & 8 flip-flops)

    • 220 DSP slices

    • 630 KB block RAM

    • 4 Clock Management Tiles (with PLL & MMCM)

    • On-chip XADC (Analog-to-Digital Converter)

• Memory Interface:

  • DDR3 memory controller with 8 DMA channels

  • 4 High-Performance AXI3 slave ports

Memory & Storage

• RAM: 512 MB DDR3 (16-bit bus @ 1050 Mbps)

• Flash: 16 MB Quad-SPI Flash with factory-programmed 48-bit EUI-48/64™ identifier

• Storage: microSD card slot (8 GB microSD card with preloaded image included)

Connectivity

• Ethernet: 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet PHY

• USB:

  • USB 2.0 OTG PHY (Host-only support)

  • Micro USB for JTAG programming

  • Micro USB-UART bridge

• Programming Options: JTAG, Quad-SPI Flash, microSD card

Audio & Video

• HDMI Ports:

  • HDMI Sink (Input)

  • HDMI Source (Output)

• Audio Codec: ADAU1761

  • I2S Interface

  • 3.5mm TRRS jack for headphone + mic

  • 3.5mm Line-in jack

User Interface Components

• 4 Push-buttons

• 2 Slide switches

• 4 User LEDs

• 2 RGB LEDs

Expansion Interfaces

• Pmod Ports: 2 Standard Pmod interfaces

• Arduino Shield Connector: 24 FPGA I/O

• Raspberry Pi Header: 28 FPGA I/O (8 shared with Pmod A)

• XADC Inputs: 6 Single-ended 0–3.3V analog inputs

Power

• Powered via USB or external 7V–15V power supply

• AC/DC adapter included

Accessories Included

1. 8 GB microSD card (with preloaded OS image)

2. AC/DC power adapter

3. USB Type-A to Micro USB cable

4. Ethernet cable

Dimensions

• Size: 87 mm × 140 mm