PicoZed System-on-Modules are Powered by Xilinx Zynq-7000 ARM + FPGA SoC

After the Zedboard, and the Microzed, here comes PicoZed, a family of system-on-modules (SoM) based on Xilinx Zynq-7000 SoCs featuring a dual core Cortex A9 processor and FPGA fabric. The module also comes with 1GB RAM, 4GB eMMC, Gigabit Ethernet PHY, various user I/O, and more. Target applications include embedded vision, test & measurement, motor control, software-defined radio, and industrial automation.

Four modules are available with support for commercial or industrial temperature ranges, all sharing the following specifications:

• SoC (depending on module)
  • Xilinx Zynq-7010 with two Cortex-A9 cores @  866MHz, FPGA with 28K Logic Cells
  • Xilinx Zynq-7015 with two Cortex-A9 cores @  866MHz, FPGA with 74K Logic Cells, 4 transceivers @ 6.25 Gb/s
  • Xilinx Zynq-7020 with two Cortex-A9 cores @  866MHz, FPGA with 85K Logic Cells
  • Xilinx Zynq-7030 with two Cortex-A9 cores @  1GHz, FPGA with 125K Logic Cells, up to 4 transceivers @ 12.5 Gb/s
• System Memory – 1GB DDR3 SDRAM
• Storage – 4GB eMMC flash, 128Mb QSPI flash
• Connectivity – Gigabit Ethernet PHY



• USB – USB 2.0 PHY
• User I/O via three board-to-board connectors (JX3):
  • 7Z010 Version:
    • 113 User I/O (100 PL, 13 PS MIO)
    • PL I/O configurable as up to 48 LVDS pairs or 100 single-ended I/O
  • 7Z015 Version:
    • 148 User I/O (135 PL, 13 PS MIO)
    • PL I/O configurable as up to 65 LVDS pairs or 135 single-ended I/O
    • 4 GTP transceivers
  • 7Z020 Version:
    • 138 User I/O (125 PL, 13 PS MIO)
    • PL I/O configurable as up to 60 LVDS pairs or 125 single-ended I/O
  • 7Z030 Version:
    • 148 User I/O (135 PL, 13 PS MIO)
    • PL I/O configurable as up to 65 LVDS pairs or 135 single-ended I/O
    • 4 GTX transceivers
• Debugging – JTAG configuration port accessible via I/O connectors, PS JTAG pins accessible via I/O connectors
• Misc – Oscillator @ 33.33 MHz

The module comes with a getting started card, and the company provides a Linux BSP, as well as reference design files.

To ease development, PicoZed Carrier Board is also available with the following specifications:

• SoC/Memory/Storage – Via PicoZed modules listed above
• External Storage — MicroSD slot
• Connectivity – 2x Gigabit Ethernet ports, SFP+ cage
• Video Output – HDMI
• USB – USB 2.0 port, USB UART
• Other I/O
  • SMA port for GTX/GTP
  • JTAG port
  • Programmable clock mux
  • SMA reference clock input
  • User I/O:
    • FMC (Low Pin Count)
    • PS Pmod (Shared with eMMC)
    • PL Pmod (7015/20/30 only)
    • PL Pmod (7015/30 only)
• Expansion – 1x PCIe Gen 2
• Misc – User push buttons and LEDs
• Power – 12V

This baseboard comes with a 12V AC/DC power support, and a quick start card.

PicoZed SoMs and Carrier Board are available now on Avnet with lead times between 8 to 10 weeks. The SoM prices vary between $179 and $399 depending on chosen Zynq SoC and temperature range, and PicoZed Carrier Board can be purchased for $425. You can find more details on PicoZed SoM and PicoZed Carrier Board pages. The board will be demonstrated at X-Fest seminars in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Via LinuxGizmos

Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft)

Jean-Luc started CNX Software in 2010 as a part-time endeavor, before quitting his job as a software engineering manager, and starting to write daily news, and reviews full time later in 2011.

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