Get started with Zynq Ultrascale+ RFSoC (ZU49/39/29) SOM Development Platform
Unpacking
Remove the Development Platform from box and place above the ESD free area. Use anti-static pad/mat with proper grounding to place the Development Platform. Also make sure that, below deliverables are received without any physical damage.
Development kit contains:
- Zynq Ultrascale+ RFSoC (ZU49/39/29) SOM Development Platform
- 12V, 5A Power Supply
- USB Debug cable
- Fan Sink (Integrated With Development Platform)
- ATX Power Cable
- RF SMA Cable
- Low & Band Pass Filters
Zynq Ultrascale+ RFSoC(ZU49/39/29) SOM Development Platform
USB Debug Cable
12V, 5A Power Supply
ATX Power Cable
RF SMA cable
Low & Band Pass Filters
Allen Key
Safety Guidelines
Environmental Compliance
iW-RainboW-G42P Zynq UltraScale+ RF S o C ( ZU49/29/29DR) S O M Development Platform is designed by using RoHS and REACH compliant components and manufactured on lead-free production process.
ESD Protection
This development platform is ESD sensitive. Handle the product only in accordance with the installation instructions given in the manual. Therefore, ESD precautions should be taken care during transport and handling. Must use a ESD ground strap or other grounded source before unpacking or handling the hardware.
Product Disposal
Check the local regulations for disposal of electronic products before disposing.
Get to know
Zynq Ultrascale+ RFSoC (ZU49/39/29) SOM – Top view
1. JTAG Header
2. Fan Header
3. PMIC Programming Header
4. SOM Boot Mode Switch
5. ZL programming Header
Zynq Ultrascale+ RFSoC (ZU49/39/29) SOM – Top view
1. Board to Board connector 1
2. Board to Board connector 2
Zynq Ultrascale+ RFSoC Development Platform – Top view
1. Right Angle (DAC) SMA Connector
2. Right Angle (ADC) SMA Connector
3. UART/JTAG USB Type-C Port
4. USB Type-C OTG Port
5. FMC+ Connector
6. 12 (ADC) SMA Connectors
7. Board to Board Connector 1
8. USB Type-C Display Port
9. 1 PPS Input
10. 10MHz_REFCLK_OUT
11. SYNC CLK IN
12. 8-Pin ATX Power Connector
13. Ethernet Connector-2
14. Ethernet Connector-1
15. M.2 NVMe Slot
16. Board to Board Connector 2
17. 12 (DAC) SMA Connectors
18. PCIe Gen3 X8 Host Interface
19. Send Capture
20. Send Play
21. 10MHz_REFCLK_IN
22. Receive Capture
23. Receive Play
Zynq Ultrascale+ RFSoCDevelopment Platform – Bottom view
24. Micro-SD Connector
Note:
Highlighted connectors are supported by the Zynq Ultrascale+ Development Kit.
Refer to the Development Kit’s datasheet for more information
Download FTP Contents
All the technical resources of iW-RainboW-G42P Zynq Ultrascale+ RFSoC (ZU49/39/29DR) SOM Development platform is available in iWave FTP server.
FTP Folder structure
Boot Switch Setting
Make sure On-Board Switch (SW2) is set properly according to the boot mode selection.
SW2-Boot Switch selection
Debug Port Setting
The Zynq Ultrascale+ RFSoC(ZU49/39/29) SOM Development Platform has built-in JTAG Module. Both JTAG and Debug UART can be accessed via a single USB Type-C connector (J6).
Connect Type-A end of USB cable to PC and Type-C end of USB cable to Development platform’s debug USB Type-C connector(J6) as shown below.
Install the driver for Debug Port in Host PC/Laptop using the below link.
https://ftdichip.com/products/ft232rq/
How to configure
Use one of the terminal application depending on the operating system of the host machine:
On the command prompt of the Linux host machine, run the following command to determine the port number:
$ ls /dev/ttyUSB*
Minicom
Use the following commands to install and run the serial communication program (minicom as an example):
- Install Minicom using Ubuntu package manager.
$ sudo apt-get install minicom
- Launch Minicom using a console window using the port number determined earlier.
$ sudo minicom -D /dev/ttyUSB1 - Configure Minicom as show in below figure
Next step is to Power ON the board.
Install the driver for Debug USB Port in Host PC/Laptop using the below link.
http://ftdichip.com/drivers/vcp-drivers/
- Download Tera Term and install it.
- Launch Tera Term and power ON the board.
Select the serial option. After your board is plugged in, there should be a COM port automatically populated in the list.
- Launch Tera Term and power ON the board.
- Configure the Serial Port Settings.
Go to Setup – Serial Port and change the settings as shown below.
- Verify the title bar in Tera Term to confirm that the connection is established correctly.
- Next step is to Power ON the board.
Install the driver for Debug USB Port in Host PC/Laptop using the below link.
http://ftdichip.com/drivers/vcp-drivers/
- Download PuTTY and install the application. webpage to continue.
- Launch PuTTY
- Power ON the board
Enter the appropriate COM port and configure the speed (baudrate) to 115200
- Click “Open” to open the serial connection.
- Next step is to Power ON the board.
Powering ON
Connect the 12V Power supply plug to the ATX power connector (J8) of the Development platform as shown below.
Once power is applied to the Development platform, the power LEDs in Zynq Ultrascale+ RFSoC SOM and RF PCIe carrier board will glow as shown in the below image.
Warning:
- Do not try to connect any other Power Supply other than supplied along with Zynq Ultrascale+ RFSoC (ZU49/39/29) SOM Development Platform.
- Do not plug or remove the Zynq Ultrascale+ RFSoC / FPGA SOM from carrier board with live power.
- Contact iWave, if power status LEDs are not glowing or PS Error status LEDs are glowing
Boot Screen
Once power is applied to the Development Platform as explained in the previous section, boot messages being displayed in the debug terminal of the PC/Laptop which is connected to the Development platform. Press any key in terminal immediately to see the command prompt of the Boot loader or wait until OS boots. After OS boots, Login prompt being displayed in the debug terminal.
Debug Terminal
