The Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC System on Module from iWave is designed for high-performance embedded applications requiring substantial programmable logic, heterogeneous processing, high-speed connectivity, and scalable computing resources.
Powered by the AMD Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC ZU19EG, ZU17EG, or ZU11EG, the module integrates four 64-bit Arm Cortex-A53 application processors, two 32-bit Arm Cortex-R5 real-time processors, an Arm Mali-400 MP2 GPU, and high-density UltraScale+ programmable logic.
The SoM is implemented in a compact 110 mm × 75 mm form factor and is designed for long-term product availability, with 10+ years of longevity support.
Key Features
Processing and Memory
The module combines application processing, real-time processing, graphics, programmable logic, and high-speed interfaces within a single embedded platform.
Key processing and memory resources include:
- Four 64-bit Arm Cortex-A53 application processor cores
- Two 32-bit Arm Cortex-R5 real-time processor cores
- Arm Mali-400 MP2 GPU
- ZU19EG/ZU17EG/ZU11EG programmable logic
- 4GB 64-bit DDR4 memory for the processing system
- Dual 4GB 64-bit DDR4 memory for programmable logic
- 8GB eMMC storage, expandable up to 128GB
- Integrated Ethernet and USB PHYs
- On-board power management circuitry
The combination provides the flexibility to partition application workloads between the Arm processing system and programmable logic, making the module suitable for compute-intensive and real-time applications.
High-Speed Connectivity
The Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC System on Module exposes the device’s high-speed interfaces through board-to-board connectors, enabling designers to develop application-specific carrier boards.
The module provides:
- Up to 16 PL-GTY transceivers operating at up to 32.75 Gbps
- Up to 32 PL-GTH transceivers operating at up to 16.3 Gbps
- 4 PS-GTR transceivers operating at up to 6 Gbps
- FPGA I/O with up to 48 LVDS / 96 single-ended + 46 single-ended interfaces
These high-speed resources enable the module to interface with demanding communication, data acquisition, video processing, storage, and networking systems.
Compact and Scalable Design
With a 110 mm × 75 mm form factor, the module provides substantial processing and programmable-logic resources within a compact footprint.
The System on Module architecture separates the complex processor, memory, power, and high-speed interface implementation from the application-specific carrier board. This allows product developers to focus on application hardware while leveraging a validated computing platform.
The availability of multiple Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC variants also provides scalability across different logic and processing requirements.
Application Areas
The combination of high-density programmable logic, Arm processing, GPU resources, memory, and high-speed transceivers makes the module suitable for a broad range of applications.
Potential application areas include:
- High-Speed Networking: Optical networking applications using 25G, 40G, and 100G interfaces
- Cloud and Data Centre Computing: High-performance processing and accelerated data movement
- 4K Video Surveillance: Real-time video capture, processing, analytics, and transmission
- AI and Machine Learning: Hardware-accelerated deep neural network processing
- Automotive Imaging Radar: High-speed sensor data acquisition and real-time signal processing
- Intelligent Data Centres: High-throughput processing and networking applications
- High-Performance Embedded Computing: FPGA-accelerated computing and custom processing
Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC Development Platform
iWave provides the iG-G35D Development Board for evaluating the Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC-based System on Module.
The development platform provides access to a wide range of interfaces for prototyping and proof-of-concept development, including:
- Dual FMC connectors
- 12G SDI input and output
- SFP+
- USB 3.0 Type-C
- Gigabit Ethernet
- Dual PMOD
- DisplayPort
- PCIe x4
- M.2 SATA
- JTAG
- CAN
The development board can be used with off-the-shelf FMC modules and other peripherals, providing a flexible environment for evaluating FPGA, processor, networking, video, and data-processing applications.
Linux-Ready Platform
The module is designed to support Linux-based embedded development, enabling developers to build applications using the Arm processing system while leveraging the programmable logic for hardware acceleration.
The combination of Linux, heterogeneous Arm processing, programmable logic, GPU resources, and high-speed transceivers provides a flexible foundation for developing customized embedded products.
iWave’s Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC System on Module Expertise
iWave brings extensive expertise in FPGA, embedded hardware, software, and System on Module development. The Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC SoM portfolio provides a production-oriented platform that can be integrated into application-specific products.
With standard SoM hardware, development platforms, BSP support, FPGA design expertise, and customization capabilities, iWave can support customers from proof of concept through product development and deployment.
The Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC System on Module combines heterogeneous Arm processing, high-density programmable logic, GPU acceleration, high-speed transceivers, and extensive memory resources in a compact embedded platform.
With ZU19EG, ZU17EG, and ZU11EG options, the module offers scalability for high-performance networking, video processing, AI/ML, radar, data-center, and other compute-intensive applications. Combined with iWave’s development platform and embedded design expertise, it provides a flexible foundation for next-generation FPGA-based products.
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