Overview
The XC7Z020-2CLG400E is part of the Xilinx Zynq-7000 All Programmable SoC family, integrating a dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor with 28nm Artix-7 based programmable logic. This architecture allows developers to implement custom hardware accelerators and high-speed I/O alongside a robust software ecosystem. The -2 speed grade and 400-pin BGA package provide a balance of high-performance processing and significant FPGA resources for mid-range embedded systems.
Why Choose This Part
The tight integration of the Processor System (PS) and Programmable Logic (PL) via high-bandwidth AXI interfaces eliminates the bottlenecks found in traditional two-chip solutions. This specific part offers 85,000 logic cells and 220 DSP slices, providing substantial parallel processing power for computationally heavy workloads in a compact footprint.
Applications
Getting Started
Development typically requires the Xilinx Vivado Design Suite for hardware synthesis and the Vitis Unified Software Platform for C/C++ application development. For hardware evaluation, the Digilent Zybo Z7-20 or the Avnet ZedBoard are industry-standard development platforms featuring this specific XC7Z020 silicon.
XC7Z020 Family
Comparing specs that differ across variants. The current part is highlighted.
| Part Number | Speed | Package | Temp Range | Stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XC7Z020-2CLG400E (this part) | — | — | — | 59 |
| XC7Z020-1CLG400I (Xilinx (AMD)) | 667M | LFBGA-400 | -40degC ~ 100degC .. | 229 |
| XC7Z020-2CLG400I (AMD) | 766M | LFBGA-400 | -40degC ~ 100degC .. | 72 |
| XC7Z020-1CLG484C (AMD) | 667M | LFBGA-484 | 0degC ~ 85degC (TJ) | — |



