Ready-to-use embedded software and digital circuit AP SoC development platform

Available now from Farnell element14, the Digilent ZYBO (ZYnq BOard) is a ready-to-use, entry-level embedded software and digital circuit development platform built around the Xilinx Z-7010, and is packed with features. The Z-7010 is the smallest member of the Xilinx Zynq-7000 family and is based on the Xilinx All Programmable System-on-Chip (AP SoC) architecture, which tightly integrates a dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor with Xilinx 7-series Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) logic. The on-board memories, video and audio I/O, dual-role USB, Ethernet and SD slot enables users to work on their designs without needing any additional hardware. Additionally, six Pmod connectors are available to put any design on an easy growth path. The ZYBO is compatible with Xilinx's new high-performance Vivado Design Suite. Digilent also provides an out-of-the-box Linux solution specifically for the ZYBO, complete with documentation describing how best to customise it.