The AMD XCZU5EG-1FBVB900I is a high-performance System-on-Chip (SoC) from the Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC EG family. This advanced programmable device combines a powerful 64-bit ARM processing system with flexible FPGA programmable logic, making it ideal for embedded vision, industrial IoT, 5G wireless, and next-generation ADAS applications.
XCZU5EG-1FBVB900I Key Features and Specifications
The XCZU5EG-1FBVB900I delivers exceptional processing power through its heterogeneous computing architecture. This device integrates multiple processing engines optimized for different workloads, enabling engineers to accelerate functions across entire applications.
Processing System Architecture
| Component |
Specification |
| Application Processor |
Quad ARM® Cortex®-A53 MPCore™ with CoreSight™ |
| APU Max Frequency |
Up to 1.2 GHz |
| Real-Time Processor |
Dual ARM® Cortex™-R5F with CoreSight™ |
| RPU Max Frequency |
Up to 600 MHz |
| Graphics Processing |
ARM Mali™-400 MP2 GPU |
| Platform Management |
Dedicated Platform Management Unit (PMU) |
Programmable Logic Resources
| Resource |
XCZU5EG Specification |
| Logic Cells |
256,200 (256K+) |
| CLB Flip-Flops |
234,240 |
| CLB LUTs |
117,120 |
| DSP Slices (27×18 Multipliers) |
1,248 |
| Block RAM (36Kb) |
7.6 Mb Total |
| UltraRAM |
1.8 Mb |
| Technology Node |
20nm FinFET |
XCZU5EG-1FBVB900I Package and Electrical Specifications
The -1FBVB900I variant comes in a compact 900-ball FCBGA package with industrial temperature grade rating. Understanding these specifications is critical for proper PCB design and thermal management.
Package Information
| Parameter |
Value |
| Package Type |
900-FCBGA (31×31 mm) |
| Ball Pitch |
1.0 mm |
| Speed Grade |
-1 (Standard Performance) |
| Temperature Grade |
Industrial (I): -40°C to +100°C |
| Core Voltage (VCCINT) |
0.85V |
| RoHS Compliance |
EU RoHS Compliant (Lead-Free) |
I/O and Connectivity
| I/O Type |
Description |
| Max User I/O |
204 |
| High-Performance (HP) I/O |
1.0V to 1.8V support |
| High-Density (HD) I/O |
1.2V to 3.3V support |
| PS-GTR Transceivers |
Up to 6 Gb/s (USB 3.0, SATA, DisplayPort) |
| MIO Pins |
Up to 78 multiplexed I/O pins |
AMD Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC EG Device Variant Explained
The “EG” designation in XCZU5EG indicates this device includes the quad-core Cortex-A53 application processor unit (APU) plus the integrated ARM Mali-400 MP2 graphics processing unit. This differentiates it from CG (dual-core, no GPU) and EV (includes H.264/H.265 video codec) variants.
Speed Grade Options for XCZU5EG
| Speed Grade |
Performance Level |
VCCINT Voltage |
| -3E |
Highest Performance |
0.90V |
| -2E / -2I |
High Performance |
0.85V |
| -1E / -1I |
Standard Performance |
0.85V |
| -2LE / -1LI |
Low Power Options |
0.72V or 0.85V |
The XCZU5EG-1FBVB900I uses the -1 speed grade with industrial temperature rating, providing reliable performance across demanding operating environments.
Integrated Peripherals and Memory Interfaces
External Memory Controller Specifications
| Memory Type |
Controller Specification |
| DDR4 |
Up to 2400 Mb/s (64-bit + ECC) |
| DDR3/DDR3L |
Up to 1866 Mb/s |
| LPDDR3/LPDDR4 |
Low-power memory support |
On-Chip Connectivity Peripherals
| Peripheral |
Availability |
| USB 2.0 |
2× Controllers |
| USB 3.0 |
Via PS-GTR Transceivers |
| Gigabit Ethernet |
4× GEM Controllers |
| SATA 3.1 |
Supported via PS-GTR |
| PCIe® Gen2 |
Integrated Block |
| DisplayPort |
1.2a Source Controller |
| SPI |
2× Controllers |
| I2C |
2× Controllers |
| UART |
2× Controllers |
| CAN 2.0B |
2× Controllers |
| GPIO |
Up to 78 MIO + EMIO |
Security and Configuration Features
The XCZU5EG-1FBVB900I incorporates comprehensive security features essential for industrial, automotive, and communications applications.
Hardware Security Features
| Security Feature |
Description |
| Secure Boot |
RSA-4096 and ECDSA authentication |
| AES-GCM Encryption |
256-bit hardware encryption engine |
| SHA-3/384 |
Secure hash algorithm support |
| Anti-Tamper |
Physical unclonable function (PUF) |
| eFUSE |
One-time programmable memory |
| BBRAM |
Battery-backed secure key storage |
Configuration Options
| Configuration Mode |
Description |
| JTAG |
Standard debug and programming |
| Quad SPI Flash |
Up to 4× parallel configuration |
| SD/eMMC |
Boot from SD card or eMMC |
| NAND Flash |
8-bit or 16-bit interface |
| USB Boot |
Device firmware upgrade support |
Development Tools and Software Support
Xilinx Vivado Design Suite Compatibility
The XCZU5EG-1FBVB900I is fully supported by AMD’s Vivado Design Suite for hardware design and the Vitis Unified Software Platform for embedded software development. The device is compatible with Vivado ML Standard Edition (formerly WebPACK), offering free access to synthesis, implementation, and hardware debugging tools.
Operating System Support
| OS/Platform |
Support Level |
| PetaLinux |
Full BSP support |
| FreeRTOS |
Real-time OS for RPU |
| Bare Metal |
Standalone application development |
| Ubuntu |
Community support available |
Target Applications for XCZU5EG-1FBVB900I
The combination of heterogeneous processing and programmable logic makes this SoC ideal for demanding embedded applications:
- 5G Wireless Infrastructure — Baseband processing and beamforming
- Industrial Automation — Real-time control with machine vision
- Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) — Sensor fusion and object detection
- Medical Imaging — Ultrasound and endoscopy systems
- Aerospace and Defense — Software-defined radio and radar
- Edge AI/ML Acceleration — CNN inference at the edge
- Video Surveillance — Multi-channel video analytics
- Test and Measurement — High-speed data acquisition
XCZU5EG-1FBVB900I Part Number Breakdown
Understanding the AMD/Xilinx part numbering convention helps identify device specifications:
| Segment |
Value |
Meaning |
| XC |
XC |
Xilinx Commercial |
| Family |
ZU5 |
Zynq UltraScale+ Size 5 |
| Variant |
EG |
EG (Quad APU + GPU) |
| Speed Grade |
-1 |
Standard performance |
| Package |
FBVB900 |
900-ball FCBGA, 1.0mm pitch |
| Temperature |
I |
Industrial (-40°C to +100°C) |
Related Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC Devices
| Part Number |
Logic Cells |
Package |
Notes |
| XCZU5EG-2FBVB900I |
256K+ |
900-FCBGA |
Higher speed grade |
| XCZU5EG-1SFVC784I |
256K+ |
784-FCBGA |
Smaller package |
| XCZU5CG-1FBVB900I |
256K+ |
900-FCBGA |
CG variant (no GPU) |
| XCZU7EG-1FBVB900I |
504K+ |
900-FCBGA |
Larger device |
| XCZU3EG-1SBVA484I |
154K+ |
484-SBGA |
Smaller device |
Where to Buy AMD XCZU5EG-1FBVB900I
For genuine AMD/Xilinx XCZU5EG-1FBVB900I components and related Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC products, visit authorized distributors. Explore our complete selection of Xilinx FPGA products for your embedded system design needs.
Technical Documentation and Resources
For complete specifications, refer to the official AMD documentation:
- DS891 — Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC Data Sheet: Overview
- DS925 — Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC Data Sheet: DC and AC Switching Characteristics
- UG1085 — Zynq UltraScale+ Device Technical Reference Manual
- UG1075 — Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC Packaging and Pinouts
