The XCZU7EV-2FBVB900I is a high-performance multiprocessor system-on-chip (MPSoC) from the AMD Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ EV family. This advanced embedded processor combines a powerful 64-bit quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 application processor, dual-core ARM Cortex-R5 real-time processor, Mali-400 MP2 GPU, and 504K+ programmable logic cells in a single 900-pin FCBGA package. Designed for demanding embedded vision and multimedia applications, this industrial-grade SoC delivers exceptional processing power with an integrated H.264/H.265 video codec capable of 4K@60fps encoding and decoding.
Whether you’re developing advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), video surveillance solutions, AI acceleration platforms, or 5G wireless infrastructure, the XCZU7EV-2FBVB900I provides the ideal combination of heterogeneous processing, high-speed connectivity, and programmable flexibility. For more options from this leading semiconductor manufacturer, explore our complete Xilinx FPGA product catalog.
XCZU7EV-2FBVB900I Key Specifications
| Parameter |
Specification |
| Manufacturer |
AMD (formerly Xilinx) |
| Product Family |
Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC EV |
| Part Number |
XCZU7EV-2FBVB900I |
| Architecture |
MCU + FPGA Hybrid SoC |
| Process Technology |
16nm/20nm FinFET+ |
| Core Voltage (VCCINT) |
0.85V – 0.95V |
| Package Type |
900-FCBGA (31mm x 31mm) |
| Speed Grade |
-2 (High Performance) |
| Temperature Grade |
Industrial (-40°C to +100°C) |
| RoHS Compliance |
Yes |
Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC Processing System Specifications
The processing system (PS) of the XCZU7EV-2FBVB900I integrates multiple processor cores optimized for different workloads, enabling true heterogeneous computing.
Application Processing Unit (APU)
| Feature |
Specification |
| Processor Core |
Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 MPCore with CoreSight |
| Maximum Clock Speed |
Up to 1.5 GHz |
| Architecture |
64-bit ARMv8-A |
| L1 Cache (per core) |
32KB Instruction + 32KB Data |
| L2 Cache (shared) |
1MB |
| Features |
NEON SIMD, Single/Double Precision Floating Point |
Real-Time Processing Unit (RPU)
| Feature |
Specification |
| Processor Core |
Dual-core ARM Cortex-R5F with CoreSight |
| Maximum Clock Speed |
533 MHz – 600 MHz |
| Architecture |
32-bit ARMv7-R |
| L1 Cache (per core) |
32KB Instruction + 32KB Data |
| Tightly Coupled Memory |
256KB |
| Features |
Lockstep Mode, Split Mode, ECC Protection |
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
| Feature |
Specification |
| GPU Core |
ARM Mali-400 MP2 |
| Clock Speed |
Up to 677 MHz |
| L2 Cache |
64KB |
| API Support |
OpenGL ES 1.1/2.0, OpenVG 1.1 |
XCZU7EV-2FBVB900I Programmable Logic Resources
The programmable logic (PL) section of the XCZU7EV delivers exceptional flexibility and computational density for custom hardware acceleration.
FPGA Logic Resources Table
| Resource |
Quantity |
| System Logic Cells |
504,000+ |
| Configurable Logic Blocks (CLBs) |
28,800 |
| Look-Up Tables (LUTs) |
230,400 |
| Flip-Flops |
460,800 |
| DSP Slices (DSP48E2) |
1,728 |
| Block RAM (36Kb each) |
312 blocks / 11 Mb total |
| UltraRAM (288Kb each) |
96 blocks / 27 Mb total |
| Maximum Distributed RAM |
6.2 Mb |
High-Speed Transceiver Specifications
| Parameter |
Specification |
| GTH Transceivers |
16 channels |
| Maximum Data Rate (GTH) |
16.3 Gb/s per channel |
| PS-GTR Transceivers |
4 channels |
| Maximum Data Rate (PS-GTR) |
6.0 Gb/s per channel |
| Supported Protocols |
PCIe Gen3, 10G Ethernet, SATA 3.1, USB 3.0, DisplayPort |
H.264/H.265 Video Codec Unit (VCU) Features
The XCZU7EV-2FBVB900I belongs to the “EV” variant of the Zynq UltraScale+ family, featuring an integrated hardware video codec unit (VCU) for real-time video processing.
Video Encoder/Decoder Capabilities
| Feature |
Specification |
| Supported Standards |
H.264 (AVC), H.265 (HEVC) |
| Maximum Resolution |
4K x 2K (4096 x 2160) |
| Maximum Frame Rate at 4K |
60 fps |
| Simultaneous Operation |
Encode + Decode concurrently |
| H.265 Profile |
Main Profile, Level 5.1, High Tier |
| H.264 Profile |
Baseline/Main/High Profile, Level 5.2 |
| 8K Support |
Yes (at reduced frame rate: 8K@15fps) |
| Color Depth |
8-bit, 10-bit |
| Chroma Subsampling |
4:2:0, 4:2:2 |
XCZU7EV-2FBVB900I I/O and Connectivity Interfaces
Programmable Logic I/O
| I/O Type |
Quantity |
Voltage Range |
| High-Performance (HP) I/O |
Up to 156 |
1.0V – 1.8V |
| High-Density (HD) I/O |
Up to 48 |
1.2V – 3.3V |
| Total User I/O |
204 |
— |
Processing System Connectivity
| Interface |
Specification |
| PCI Express |
Gen2 x4 (PS), Gen3 x8 (PL) |
| USB 3.0 |
2 ports (SuperSpeed 5Gbps) |
| USB 2.0 |
2 ports (High Speed 480Mbps) |
| SATA |
3.1 (6 Gbps) |
| DisplayPort |
1.2a (4K@60Hz support) |
| Gigabit Ethernet |
4x Tri-mode (10/100/1000 Mbps) |
| SD/SDIO |
2 ports (SD 3.0/SDIO 3.0) |
| UART |
2 ports |
| CAN |
2.0B, 2 ports |
| I2C |
2 ports |
| SPI |
2 ports |
| GPIO |
4x 32-bit banks |
Memory Interface Support
External Memory Controllers
| Memory Type |
Configuration |
| DDR4 SDRAM |
64-bit with ECC, up to 2400 Mbps |
| DDR3/DDR3L |
64-bit with ECC |
| LPDDR4 |
32-bit, up to 4266 Mbps |
| LPDDR3 |
32-bit |
| QSPI Flash |
Quad SPI, up to 200 MHz |
| NAND Flash |
8-bit ONFI 3.1 |
Zynq UltraScale+ EV Target Applications
The XCZU7EV-2FBVB900I is optimized for applications requiring heterogeneous processing, high-bandwidth video, and real-time control.
Primary Application Areas
- Automotive ADAS – Surround view, lane departure warning, object detection
- Video Surveillance – 4K multi-channel encoding, intelligent video analytics
- Medical Imaging – Ultrasound, endoscopy, surgical visualization systems
- Broadcast & Pro AV – Live encoding, streaming servers, video production
- Industrial Vision – Machine vision, defect detection, robotics guidance
- 5G Wireless Infrastructure – Baseband processing, fronthaul/backhaul
- Aerospace & Defense – Radar processing, electronic warfare, secure communications
- AI/ML Edge Inference – Neural network acceleration, computer vision
XCZU7EV-2FBVB900I Part Number Decoder
Understanding the part number helps identify the exact device configuration:
| Code Segment |
Value |
Meaning |
| XC |
XC |
Xilinx Commercial |
| ZU7 |
ZU7 |
Zynq UltraScale+ Size (7 = mid-range) |
| EV |
EV |
Embedded Vision (with Video Codec) |
| -2 |
-2 |
Speed Grade 2 (High Performance) |
| F |
F |
Lead-free Package |
| BVB |
BVB |
Package Footprint Code |
| 900 |
900 |
Ball Count (900 pins) |
| I |
I |
Industrial Temperature (-40°C to +100°C) |
Related Part Numbers
| Part Number |
Speed Grade |
Temperature |
Package |
| XCZU7EV-1FBVB900I |
-1 |
Industrial |
900-FCBGA |
| XCZU7EV-2FBVB900E |
-2 |
Extended |
900-FCBGA |
| XCZU7EV-2FFVC1156I |
-2 |
Industrial |
1156-FCBGA |
| XCZU7EV-L2FFVC1156E |
-2L (Low Power) |
Extended |
1156-FCBGA |
Power Management Features
The XCZU7EV-2FBVB900I includes advanced power management capabilities for efficient system design.
Power Domains and Features
| Feature |
Description |
| Multiple Power Domains |
Independent PS/PL power control |
| Power Gating |
Unused blocks can be powered down |
| Voltage Scaling |
VCCINT: 0.72V, 0.85V, or 0.95V options |
| Low Power Modes |
Sleep, Deep Sleep, Power Off |
| Power Monitoring |
Integrated System Monitor (SYSMON) |
| Thermal Management |
On-chip temperature sensors |
Development Tools and Software Support
Xilinx/AMD Design Tools
| Tool |
Purpose |
| Vivado Design Suite |
RTL synthesis, implementation, timing analysis |
| Vitis Unified Platform |
Embedded software and AI development |
| PetaLinux |
Embedded Linux distribution |
| Vitis AI |
Deep learning inference optimization |
| SDSoC/SDAccel |
Hardware/software co-design |
Evaluation Platforms
- ZCU106 Evaluation Kit – Full-featured development platform with XCZU7EV
- UltraZed-EV Starter Kit – Cost-effective prototyping solution
- Third-party SoMs – ALINX ACU7EV, PUZHI PZ-ZU7EV-SOM
XCZU7EV-2FBVB900I Ordering Information
| Parameter |
Details |
| Manufacturer Part Number |
XCZU7EV-2FBVB900I |
| Manufacturer |
AMD (Xilinx) |
| Product Status |
Active |
| Packaging |
Tray |
| Lead Time |
Contact distributor |
| Minimum Order Quantity |
1 unit |
| Export Classification (ECCN) |
5A002.A.4 |
Why Choose the XCZU7EV-2FBVB900I for Your Design?
The XCZU7EV-2FBVB900I stands out as a premier choice for embedded vision and heterogeneous computing applications. Its combination of quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 application processing, dual-core Cortex-R5 real-time control, Mali GPU graphics, and 504K+ logic cells provides unmatched flexibility. The integrated H.264/H.265 video codec delivers 4K@60fps performance without consuming precious FPGA resources, while 16 GTH transceivers at 16.3 Gb/s enable high-bandwidth system connectivity.
For industrial applications requiring extended temperature operation (-40°C to +100°C), the “-I” grade ensures reliable performance. The -2 speed grade offers optimal balance between performance and power consumption, making it suitable for both portable and rack-mounted systems.
