Digilent Eclypse Z7
FPGA DevelopmentZynq-7000 SoC development board with SYZYGY-compatible Zmod expansion ports for modular analog and RF instrumentation. Available in India from GSAS with hands-on application engineering and local support.
SoC
Xilinx Zynq-7000 XC7Z020
Processor
Dual-core Cortex-A9 @ 667 MHz
Memory
1 GB DDR3L
Expansion
2 SYZYGY Zmod + 2 Pmod
Interface
Gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0 OTG
Storage
16 MB Quad-SPI flash, microSD
Overview
About Eclypse Z7
The Digilent Eclypse Z7 is a Zynq-7000 SoC development platform built around the SYZYGY standard for modular analog and mixed-signal expansion. At its core, the XC7Z020-1CLG484C combines a dual-core Arm Cortex-A9 processor running at 667 MHz with Artix-7 class programmable logic, 1 GB DDR3L memory, 16 MB Quad-SPI flash, and microSD storage, providing both the processing headroom and the reconfigurable fabric needed for real-time signal processing applications.
Eclypse Z7 Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| SoC | Xilinx Zynq-7000 XC7Z020-1CLG484C |
| CPU | Dual-core Arm Cortex-A9 @ 667 MHz |
| PL Fabric | Artix-7 equivalent |
| DDR3L | 1 GB, 32-bit bus @ 1066 MT/s |
| Flash | 16 MB Quad-SPI |
| Storage | microSD card slot |
| Zmod Ports | 2 SYZYGY-standard (8 diff + 16 SE I/Os each) |
| Pmod Ports | 2 (16 FPGA I/Os total) |
| Ethernet | Gigabit PHY |
| USB | Micro AB, USB 2.0 Host/Device/OTG |
| Programming | USB-JTAG, USB-UART bridge |
| User I/O | 2 push-buttons, 2 RGB LEDs |
| Power | External 12V 5A |
What sets the Eclypse Z7 apart is its two SYZYGY-standard Zmod expansion ports, each providing eight differential and sixteen single-ended I/Os with dedicated differential clocks. These ports accept plug-in Zmod modules, including the Zmod Scope 1410 (14-bit 100 MS/s dual-channel oscilloscope), Zmod AWG 1411 (14-bit 100 MS/s arbitrary waveform generator), Zmod Digitizer, and Zmod SDR, transforming the base board into a custom instrument or software-defined radio platform. An on-board platform MCU handles power supply sequencing and thermal management, ensuring stable operation across module configurations.
Watch the Eclypse Z7 introduction
For engineering teams building custom test instruments, software-defined radios, or closed-loop control systems that require tight coupling between analog front-ends and FPGA processing, the Eclypse Z7 eliminates the need for custom carrier board design. GSAS Micro Systems provides the Eclypse Z7 alongside compatible Zmod modules, with guidance on module selection and system configuration for instrumentation and signal processing applications across India.
Blog
Digilent Insights
Real-World SDR Applications: 5G Research, Satellites, IoT and ADS-B
Where software defined radio actually earns its place: 5G and 6G waveform research, spectrum monitoring, weather satellite reception, GNSS work, LoRaWAN debugging, aircraft tracking over 1090 MHz, and reconfigurable instrument prototyping. A practical map from GSAS Micro Systems, an authorized Digilent engineering partner in India, with a framework for matching a USRP platform to the job.
What Is Software Defined Radio (SDR)? A Practical Explainer for Indian Engineering Teams
Software defined radio moves the work of filtering, modulation and demodulation out of fixed hardware and into software running on processors and FPGAs. This explainer from GSAS Micro Systems covers what SDR is, how it differs from a traditional radio, what the signal chain looks like, why the FPGA matters, and how to pick a USRP radio in India.
ZedBoard FPGA-in-the-Loop: HDL Verifier vs HDL Coder
Teams asking for FPGA-in-the-Loop on a ZedBoard usually name HDL Coder and SoC Blockset. FIL is actually HDL Verifier. Here is the correct product split, the JTAG versus Ethernet decision, and the 2015-era advice that is still sending Indian teams down the wrong path.
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