Digilent Genesys ZU-5EV Development Kit

• Digilent Genesys ZU-5EV Development Kit
• Offers advanced multimedia capabilities with DDR4 memory and video codec
• Supports high-speed connectivity with HDMI and 10G SFP+ transceivers
• Enables versatile expansion through Pmod, SYZYGY, and Mini PCIe slots
• Facilitates rapid prototyping with Vivado Design Suite compatibility
• Features powerful ARM and Mali graphics processors for robust performance

The Digilent Genesys ZU-5EV Development Kit is a sophisticated Zynq UltraScale+ EG/EV MPSoC development board, designed to offer a robust platform for multimedia and network connectivity applications. This development kit is distinguished by its advanced MPSoC chip, which provides enhanced features such as faster DDR4 memory, increased FPGA fabric, a video codec, and GTH transceivers that support HDMI Source, Sink, and 10G SFP+. It is particularly suited for high-definition video applications, making it ideal for multimedia, automotive ADAS, surveillance, and other embedded vision projects.

The board is equipped with a variety of multimedia and network interfaces, including Mini PCIe and microSD slots, as well as multi-camera and high-speed expansion connectors. These features make it versatile for a wide range of use cases, particularly those based on Linux applications that require access to Wi-Fi, cellular radio, SSD, USB SuperSpeed, and 4K video. The development kit also includes specialized ports such as Pmod and SYZYGY-compliant expansion module ports, which facilitate flexible expansion and easy integration with a broad ecosystem of add-on modules.

The Genesys ZU-5EV is supported by the Vivado Design Suite, including the free Vivado ML Standard Edition, which provides users with the tools necessary for silicon evaluation and rapid prototyping. This makes it an excellent choice for applications in next-generation wired and 5G wireless infrastructure, cloud computing, AI, and Aerospace and Defense sectors.

*Note: Ensure proper handling and usage of the development kit to avoid damage or injury.