The XCZU9EG-1FFVB1156E is a high-performance System-on-Chip (SoC) FPGA from the AMD Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC family. This advanced programmable logic device combines a powerful 64-bit quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 application processor with flexible programmable logic, making it ideal for demanding applications in artificial intelligence, 5G wireless infrastructure, automotive ADAS systems, and embedded vision processing.
Built on 16nm FinFET+ process technology, the XCZU9EG-1FFVB1156E delivers exceptional performance, power efficiency, and integration capabilities for next-generation embedded systems. Explore our complete range of Xilinx FPGA solutions for your design requirements.
Key Features of XCZU9EG-1FFVB1156E Zynq UltraScale+ FPGA
Processing System (PS) Architecture
The XCZU9EG-1FFVB1156E features a heterogeneous multiprocessing architecture with both application and real-time processing capabilities. The Application Processing Unit (APU) includes a quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 MPCore running at up to 1.5 GHz with NEON SIMD engine and single/double precision floating-point support. The Real-Time Processing Unit (RPU) features dual ARM Cortex-R5F cores at up to 600 MHz for deterministic, low-latency control applications.
Programmable Logic (PL) Resources
The programmable logic section delivers exceptional flexibility with approximately 600,000 system logic cells, 274,080 configurable logic block (CLB) look-up tables (LUTs), and 548,160 CLB flip-flops. With 2,520 DSP48E2 slices featuring 27×18 multipliers and 48-bit accumulators, the XCZU9EG-1FFVB1156E excels in signal processing, machine learning inference, and high-performance computing applications.
XCZU9EG-1FFVB1156E Technical Specifications
General Device Specifications
| Parameter |
Value |
| Manufacturer Part Number |
XCZU9EG-1FFVB1156E |
| Manufacturer |
AMD (formerly Xilinx) |
| Product Family |
Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC |
| Device Type |
EG (with GPU) |
| Package Type |
1156-Ball FCBGA (35mm x 35mm) |
| Ball Pitch |
1.0mm |
| Process Technology |
16nm FinFET+ |
| Speed Grade |
-1 (Standard Performance) |
| Temperature Grade |
E (Extended: 0°C to +100°C Tj) |
| Core Voltage |
0.85V |
| RoHS Status |
Lead Free / RoHS Compliant |
Processing System Specifications
| Component |
Specification |
| Application Processing Unit (APU) |
Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 @ up to 1.5 GHz |
| Real-Time Processing Unit (RPU) |
Dual-core ARM Cortex-R5F @ up to 600 MHz |
| Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) |
ARM Mali-400 MP2 @ 667 MHz |
| L1 Cache (APU) |
32KB I-Cache + 32KB D-Cache per core |
| L2 Cache (APU) |
1MB Shared |
| On-Chip Memory (OCM) |
256KB with ECC |
| External Memory Support |
DDR4, LPDDR4, DDR3, DDR3L, LPDDR3 |
Programmable Logic Resources
| Resource |
Quantity |
| System Logic Cells |
599,550 (~600K) |
| CLB Look-Up Tables (LUTs) |
274,080 |
| CLB Flip-Flops |
548,160 |
| DSP48E2 Slices |
2,520 |
| Block RAM (36Kb each) |
32.1 Mb (912 blocks) |
| Distributed RAM |
8.8 Mb Maximum |
| Total User I/O |
328 (Package Dependent) |
| High-Performance (HP) I/O |
96 (1.0V – 1.8V support) |
| High-Density (HD) I/O |
66 (1.2V – 3.3V support) |
| GTH Transceivers |
16 @ up to 16.3 Gb/s |
| PS-GTR Transceivers |
4 @ up to 6.0 Gb/s |
XCZU9EG-1FFVB1156E Connectivity and Interfaces
High-Speed Peripheral Interfaces
| Interface |
Specification |
| PCIe |
Gen2 x4 (PS-GTR) |
| USB |
USB 3.0 (x2) + USB 2.0 (x2) |
| SATA |
SATA 3.1 (x2) |
| DisplayPort |
DisplayPort 1.2a (x2 lanes) |
| Ethernet |
Tri-mode Gigabit Ethernet (x4) |
General Purpose Interfaces
| Interface |
Quantity/Specification |
| UART |
2x UART |
| CAN |
2x CAN 2.0B |
| I2C |
2x I2C |
| SPI |
2x SPI |
| GPIO |
4x 32-bit GPIO banks |
| SD/SDIO |
2x SD/SDIO 3.0 |
| MIO Pins |
78 Multiplexed I/O |
Target Applications for XCZU9EG-1FFVB1156E SoC FPGA
The XCZU9EG-1FFVB1156E Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC is optimized for a wide range of high-performance embedded applications requiring heterogeneous processing capabilities:
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Acceleration
The combination of ARM processors and extensive DSP resources makes the XCZU9EG ideal for edge AI inference, neural network acceleration, and real-time machine learning applications. The 2,520 DSP slices enable efficient implementation of convolutional neural networks (CNNs), recurrent neural networks (RNNs), and other deep learning algorithms.
5G Wireless and Communications Infrastructure
With high-speed serial transceivers and extensive signal processing capabilities, the XCZU9EG-1FFVB1156E supports 5G NR baseband processing, massive MIMO beamforming, radio unit implementations, and software-defined radio (SDR) platforms.
Automotive Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
The integrated GPU and real-time processing capabilities support sensor fusion, computer vision, LiDAR processing, and autonomous driving algorithms. The heterogeneous architecture enables simultaneous execution of safety-critical real-time tasks and complex perception algorithms.
Industrial Automation and Medical Imaging
Industrial applications benefit from the XCZU9EG’s real-time control capabilities for robotics, motor control, and industrial vision systems. Medical imaging applications leverage the DSP resources for ultrasound processing, CT reconstruction, and MRI signal processing.
Development Tools and Software Support
AMD Vivado Design Suite
The XCZU9EG-1FFVB1156E is fully supported by AMD Vivado Design Suite, providing advanced synthesis, implementation, and debugging capabilities for programmable logic development.
AMD Vitis Unified Software Platform
Vitis enables software-centric development with C/C++ and Python programming for heterogeneous applications, including AI/ML acceleration using Vitis AI libraries.
PetaLinux Tools and Operating System Support
PetaLinux provides embedded Linux development tools optimized for Zynq UltraScale+ devices. The XCZU9EG also supports FreeRTOS, VxWorks, and other real-time operating systems for the Cortex-R5 RPU.
XCZU9EG-1FFVB1156E Part Number Breakdown
| Segment |
Value |
Meaning |
| Family |
XCZU |
Zynq UltraScale+ |
| Device |
9EG |
Device 9, EG variant (with GPU) |
| Speed Grade |
-1 |
Standard speed (-1, -2, -3 available) |
| Package |
FFVB1156 |
1156-ball FCBGA, 1.0mm pitch |
| Temp Grade |
E |
Extended (0°C to +100°C Tj) |
Related XCZU9EG Part Numbers and Alternatives
When selecting the appropriate Zynq UltraScale+ device for your application, consider these related part numbers:
| Part Number |
Speed |
Temperature |
| XCZU9EG-2FFVB1156E |
-2 (High) |
Extended (0°C to +100°C) |
| XCZU9EG-1FFVB1156I |
-1 (Standard) |
Industrial (-40°C to +100°C) |
| XCZU9EG-2FFVB1156I |
-2 (High) |
Industrial (-40°C to +100°C) |
| XCZU9EG-1FFVC900E |
-1 (Standard) |
900-ball FCBGA Package |
Why Choose XCZU9EG-1FFVB1156E for Your Design?
The XCZU9EG-1FFVB1156E represents the ideal balance of processing power, programmable logic resources, and integration for demanding embedded applications. With its quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 application processor, dual ARM Cortex-R5F real-time processor, Mali-400 MP2 GPU, and extensive programmable logic with 600K logic cells and 2,520 DSP slices, this Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC delivers the heterogeneous computing platform needed for next-generation AI, 5G, automotive, and industrial applications.
