XC7Z100-2FFG1156I: The Ultimate SoC FPGA Solution by AMD Xilinx

The XC7Z100-2FFG1156I represents the cutting edge of System-on-Chip (SoC) FPGA technology from AMD Xilinx, offering unparalleled processing power and hardware flexibility. This advanced integrated circuit merges the efficiency of ARM-based processing with the reconfigurable potential of FPGA logic, making it a game-changer for complex embedded systems across industries.

Comprehensive Product Overview

Manufacturer and Availability

• Manufacturer: AMD Xilinx, the industry leader in adaptive and intelligent computing solutions
• Product Line: Zynq-7000 family
• Status: Active production with long-term availability
• RoHS Compliance: Fully compliant with environmental standards

Detailed Technical Specifications

Processing Power

• Processor Cores: Dual ARM Cortex-A9 MPCore with NEON extensions
• Clock Speed: Up to 800MHz per core
• Cache Memory: 32KB L1 instruction/data cache per core, 512KB L2 cache
• FPGA Logic Cells: 444,000 (Kintex-7 equivalent)

Memory Architecture

• On-Chip Memory: 256KB
• External Memory Support: DDR3, DDR3L, LPDDR2
• Memory Interfaces: 32/16-bit with ECC support

Advanced Connectivity

• High-Speed Interfaces: PCIe Gen2, Gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0 OTG
• Industrial Protocols: CAN 2.0B, SPI, I2C, UART
• Expansion Options: SD/SDIO, NAND/NOR flash support

Package and Environmental Specifications

• Package Type: 1156-ball FCBGA (35x35mm)
• Operating Temperature: -40 C to +100 C (TJ)
• Power Requirements: Multi-voltage operation (1.0V core, 1.8V/2.5V/3.3V I/O)

Key Advantages and Differentiators

Performance Benefits

The XC7Z100-2FFG1156I delivers exceptional processing density with its dual-core Cortex-A9 implementation, achieving 2,500 DMIPS at 800MHz. The integrated Kintex-7 FPGA fabric provides equivalent to 444K logic cells, enabling hardware acceleration of complex algorithms.

Design Flexibility

Developers can partition functionality between the processing system and programmable logic, optimizing for both sequential processing and parallel operations. The device supports partial reconfiguration for field updates.

Industry-Leading Applications

Industrial Automation

• Real-time motor control systems
• Industrial networking equipment
• Machine vision processing

Communications Infrastructure

• 4G/5G baseband processing
• Software-defined radio
• Packet processing engines

Medical Imaging

• Ultrasound beamforming
• Digital X-ray processing
• Portable diagnostic equipment

Aerospace and Defense

• Radar signal processing
• Secure communications
• Avionics systems

Development Ecosystem

Software Tools

• Vivado Design Suite for FPGA development
• Xilinx SDK for ARM processor programming
• PetaLinux for embedded Linux solutions

Evaluation Kits

AMD Xilinx offers the ZC706 evaluation kit specifically designed for the XC7Z100 devices, providing complete development environment with reference designs.

Purchasing Information

The XC7Z100-2FFG1156I is available through authorized distributors with volume pricing options. Contact our sales team for quotation requests, lead time information, and technical support services. We offer comprehensive design assistance including reference designs, application notes, and hardware bring-up support.

Why Choose XC7Z100-2FFG1156I?

This SoC FPGA stands out for its:

• Best-in-class processing performance
• Lowest power consumption in its class
• Most comprehensive development tools
• Longest product lifecycle support

For engineers designing next-generation embedded systems requiring both high-performance processing and hardware flexibility, the XC7Z100-2FFG1156I delivers an unmatched combination of capabilities.