XC7Z035-2FFG676E

Soc System On Chip Overview

The XC7Z035-2FFG676E is a Zynq-7000 All Programmable SoC featuring a dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processing system and Kintex-7 programmable logic. It integrates 275,000 logic elements, 17.6 Mbit of embedded memory, and 1,040 DSP slices within a 676-pin FCBGA package. The processor cores operate at a maximum frequency of 866 MHz, supported by 512 KB of shared L2 cache and 256 KB of on-chip memory. This device supports high-speed serial transceivers up to 6.6 Gb/s and provides extensive I/O capabilities for complex embedded applications.

Soc System On Chip Feature Summary

• Heterogeneous architecture combining ARM Cortex-A9 processors with Kintex-7 FPGA fabric
• Integrated high-bandwidth AXI interconnect between processing system and programmable logic
• Support for hardware acceleration via accelerator coherency port (ACP)
• Comprehensive peripheral interface set including Ethernet, USB, and SD/SDIO

Soc System On Chip Applications

• Industrial automation controllers requiring real-time processing and hardware acceleration
• Medical imaging systems utilizing FPGA-based signal processing
• Wireless infrastructure baseband units
• Test and measurement equipment

Soc System On Chip Procurement Notes

Verify the speed grade suffix carefully; the specified model uses the -2 grade, which differs from the -3 grade data found in some distributor listings. Confirm the package type is FCBGA-676 and check RoHS compliance status directly with the manufacturer or authorized distributors. Ensure the component matches the exact part number XC7Z035-2FFG676E to avoid functional mismatches due to performance tier differences.

Soc System On Chip Selection Notes

Select this component when a balance of moderate FPGA resources and powerful ARM processing is required. The Kintex-7 platform offers a cost-effective solution compared to Virtex-7 devices while providing sufficient logic density for many embedded vision and control tasks. Consider the -2 speed grade if system timing requirements do not necessitate the higher frequencies of the -3 grade, potentially optimizing power consumption.

Soc System On Chip Part Context

This part belongs to the AMD Xilinx Zynq-7000 family, specifically the XC7Z035 variant which denotes its logic resource capacity. It sits between the lower-resource XC7Z020 and the higher-capacity XC7Z045 models. The device represents a mature 28nm technology node widely adopted in industrial and commercial sectors for its proven reliability and extensive software ecosystem support through Vivado and PetaLinux.

Soc System On Chip Replacement Considerations

Direct pin-to-pin replacements within the same package are limited to other XC7Z035 variants with different speed grades, such as XC7Z035-1FFG676E or XC7Z035-3FFG676E. Upgrades to larger logic capacities like the XC7Z045 require PCB redesign due to pinout incompatibilities. Cross-family migration to UltraScale+ requires significant architectural changes.