XCZU3EG-2SFVC784I: A High-Performance Zynq UltraScale+ FPGA System on Chip (SoC)

The XCZU3EG-2SFVC784I from AMD Xilinx represents a breakthrough in embedded computing, merging FPGA flexibility with ARM processor efficiency. This comprehensive guide dives deep into its architecture, specifications, and real-world applications to help engineers leverage its full potential.

Technical Specifications

Processor Subsystem

• Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53: 64-bit application processor cluster @1.3GHz with NEON SIMD acceleration
• Dual ARM Cortex-R5: Lockstep-capable real-time cores @600MHz for safety-critical tasks
• ARM Mali-400 MP2 GPU: OpenGL ES 2.0 support with 2 pixel processors

FPGA Fabric Details

Resource	Count
Logic Cells	154,000
DSP Slices	360
Block RAM	4.5Mb
UltraRAM	1Mb

Key Advantages

1. Heterogeneous Processing

The XCZU3EG-2SFVC784I enables true hardware/software co-design: - Offload algorithms to FPGA fabric - Run Linux on Cortex-A53 - Handle real-time tasks on R5 cores

2. Industrial Robustness

With -40 C to +100 C operation and: - SEU-resistant UltraRAM - Error-correcting codes (ECC) - Dual-core lockstep on R5

Connectivity Options

High-Speed Interfaces

• 16Gbps Transceivers: 4x 16.3Gbps GTH + 8x 6Gbps GTY
• PCIe Gen2x4: For expansion cards
• USB 3.0/2.0: With PHY support

Industrial Protocols

• CAN FD
• 10/100/1000 Ethernet
• 8x SPI, 6x I2C, 4x UART

Development Ecosystem

AMD Xilinx provides: 1. Vivado Design Suite: For FPGA programming 2. Vitis Unified Software Platform: For ARM development 3. PetaLinux Tools: For embedded Linux support 4. Industry-Leading IP Library: Including machine learning accelerators

Comparative Analysis

Compared to similar SoCs: - 30% higher DSP performance than previous Zynq-7000 series - 2x power efficiency vs discrete FPGA+processor solutions - Smallest footprint in its class with 784-FCBGA package

Real-World Applications

Automotive

Used in: - ADAS sensor fusion - In-vehicle networking - Autonomous driving computers

Industrial IoT

Implements: - Predictive maintenance - Machine vision - Robotics control

Purchasing Information

The XCZU3EG-2SFVC784I is available through authorized distributors with: - Volume pricing options - Technical support packages - Development kit bundles

For engineers needing a future-proof embedded solution, the XCZU3EG-2SFVC784I delivers unmatched processing power, flexibility, and reliability in a single package.