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.