Software Support - Digilent Eclypse Z7 Hardware Reference Manual

Purchasing Options
The Eclypse Z7 includes an FPGA fan to dissipate extra heat generated from running
complex fast-switching designs. A USB A to Micro B programming cable, a USB A to
Micro A cable, and a 12V 5A power supply, are included with the Eclypse Z7.
An Eclypse Z7 Enclosure Kit may optionally be added on, which provides a sturdy case
for the Eclypse platform. The Enclosure Kit includes a case fan for additional cooling,
and exposes the connectors of loaded Zmod ADCs and DACs, as well as the Eclypse
Z7's Pmod expansion connectors, power switch, status LEDs, and more.
For more information on purchasing an Eclypse Z7, see the Eclypse Z7 Product Page.
Digilent Zmods may also be purchased individually or bundled with the Eclypse Z7.
Expansion connectors such as these, or other SYZYGY modules, are required to fully
leverage the high-speed I/O capabilities of the Eclypse platform.

Software Support

Zynq platforms are well-suited to be embedded Linux targets, and the Eclypse Z7 is no
exception. Digilent provides software examples targeting custom Petalinux projects,
including support for each Digilent Zmod for high-speed I/O capabilities.
The Eclypse Z7 is fully compatible with Xilinx's high-performance Vivado ® Design
Suite. This tool set melds FPGA logic design and embedded ARM software
development into an easy to use, intuitive design flow. It can be used for designing
systems of any complexity, from a complete operating system running multiple server
applications, down to a simple bare-metal program that controls some LEDs. It is also
possible to treat the Zynq AP SoC as a standalone FPGA for those not interested in
using the processor in their design. The Eclypse Z7 is supported under Vivado's free
WebPACK™ license, which means the software is completely free to use, including the
Logic Analyzer and High-level Synthesis (HLS) features. The Logic Analyzer assists
with debugging logic that is running in hardware, and the HLS tool allows C code to be
directly compiled into HDL.
Digilent currently does not provide hardware platforms or examples for Xilinx's Vitis
Unified Software Platform, however Vitis support is planned for the near future.
Design resources, example projects, and tutorials are available for download at
the Eclypse Z7 Resource Center.