The PYNQ-Z1 board is designed to be used with the PYNQ open-source framework that enables embedded programmers to program the onboard SoC with Python. It is designed around the AMD Zynq®-7000 SoC, which combines the programmable logic of an FPGA with a dual-core ARM Cortex™-A9 processor.
Hardware-wise, the PYNQ-Z1 is flexible and ready-to-use. It is similar in form factor and features to Digilent’s Arty Z7, featuring popular Arduino™ headers, Pmod ports, onboard I/O, HDMI in/out, audio out, and USB and Ethernet connectivity. This makes the PYNQ-Z1 a versatile and easily customizable SoC development platform for applications such as computer vision, industrial control, IoT, encryption, and embedded computing acceleration.
What really sets the PYNQ-Z1 apart is the PYNQ open-source framework. (See the Software tab for more details on the PYNQ framework.) The board can be booted from a microSD card containing PYNQ-Z1 boot image. The PYNQ-Z1 image can be downloaded for free and copied to a microSD card. See the Support Materials for additional information. You can also purchase a microSD with the image pre-loaded here.
For designers who want to extend the base system by contributing new hardware libraries, AMD Vivado Design Suite WebPACK edition tools are available free of cost.
For PYNQ projects and support, visit www.pynq.io.
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