XC7Z020-3CLG484E

Soc System On Chip Overview

The XC7Z020-3CLG484E is a Zynq-7000 All Programmable SoC integrating dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processors with an Artix-7 FPGA fabric. It operates at a maximum processor frequency of 866 MHz and features 85,000 logic cells within the programmable logic section. The device includes 4.9 Mbit of embedded memory and supports up to 130 user I/Os. Packaged in a 484-pin CSPBGA (19x19 mm) format, it functions within a junction temperature range of 0°C to 100°C.

Soc System On Chip Feature Summary

• Dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 MPCore processing system with CoreSight debug capabilities
• Artix-7 FPGA fabric providing hardware programmability for acceleration
• Integrated high-speed peripherals including USB OTG, Gigabit Ethernet MAC, and SD/SDIO interfaces

Soc System On Chip Applications

• Embedded Linux systems requiring heterogeneous processing
• Industrial automation and programmable logic controllers
• Embedded vision and motor control applications

Soc System On Chip Procurement Notes

Verify the specific speed grade suffix '3' against design timing requirements, as it differs from the '-2' industrial variant. Confirm package compatibility for the 484-LFBGA footprint during PCB layout. Ensure EDA models match the exact commercial temperature rating for simulation accuracy.

Soc System On Chip Selection Notes

Select this model when higher processor clock speeds are required compared to lower speed grades. Verify that the commercial temperature range meets environmental constraints. Consider the trade-off between the increased performance and potential power consumption relative to the cooling solution available on the target board.

Soc System On Chip Part Context

This component belongs to the AMD Zynq-7000 family, which combines software-defined flexibility with hardware programmability. The XC7Z020 series targets mid-range embedded applications, offering a balance of processing power and logic resources suitable for complex system integration without the cost of larger Kintex-based devices.

Soc System On Chip Replacement Considerations

XC7Z020-2CLG484I offers identical logic resources but operates at a lower processor frequency (766 MHz) with an extended industrial temperature range (-40°C to +100°C). XC7Z020-1CLG484I provides similar packaging but runs at a reduced 667 MHz clock speed.