The XCZU9EG-1FFVB1156I is a high-performance System-on-Chip (SoC) from the AMD Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC family. This industrial-grade FPGA integrates powerful ARM processors with advanced programmable logic, making it an ideal solution for demanding applications in artificial intelligence, 5G wireless, automotive ADAS, and industrial automation.
Built on 16nm FinFET+ technology, the XCZU9EG-1FFVB1156I delivers exceptional processing power while maintaining energy efficiency. Engineers and designers choose this component for applications requiring real-time processing, hardware acceleration, and flexible I/O configurations.
XCZU9EG-1FFVB1156I Key Features and Benefits
The XCZU9EG-1FFVB1156I stands out among Xilinx FPGA devices for its comprehensive feature set that combines processing system (PS) and programmable logic (PL) capabilities.
Heterogeneous Processing Architecture
This MPSoC features a heterogeneous multi-processing architecture that includes:
- Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 Application Processing Unit running at up to 1.5 GHz
- Dual-core ARM Cortex-R5F Real-time Processing Unit operating at 600 MHz
- ARM Mali-400 MP2 Graphics Processing Unit for display and graphics workloads
- Platform Management Unit for system control and monitoring
Advanced Programmable Logic Resources
The programmable logic section of the XCZU9EG-1FFVB1156I offers substantial resources for implementing custom hardware accelerators and digital logic.
XCZU9EG-1FFVB1156I Technical Specifications
Processor System Specifications
| Parameter |
Specification |
| Application Processing Unit |
Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 MPCore with CoreSight |
| APU Clock Speed |
Up to 1.5 GHz |
| Real-time Processing Unit |
Dual-core ARM Cortex-R5F with CoreSight |
| RPU Clock Speed |
Up to 600 MHz |
| Graphics Processing Unit |
ARM Mali-400 MP2 |
| GPU Clock Speed |
Up to 667 MHz |
| L1 Cache (per A53 core) |
32 KB I-Cache + 32 KB D-Cache |
| L2 Cache (shared APU) |
1 MB |
| Floating Point |
Single & Double Precision |
| NEON SIMD Engine |
Yes |
Programmable Logic Specifications
| Resource |
Quantity |
| System Logic Cells |
599,550 |
| CLB Look-Up Tables (LUTs) |
274,080 |
| CLB Flip-Flops |
548,160 |
| DSP Slices |
2,520 |
| Block RAM Blocks |
912 |
| Block RAM (Mb) |
32.1 |
| UltraRAM Blocks |
0 |
| Maximum Distributed RAM (Mb) |
8.8 |
Memory Interface Specifications
| Feature |
Specification |
| DDR Memory Controller |
DDR3, DDR3L, DDR4, LPDDR3, LPDDR4 |
| DDR Width |
Up to 64-bit with ECC |
| Maximum DDR Speed |
2400 Mb/s |
| PS DDR Interface |
64-bit |
| PL DDR Interface |
Configurable |
XCZU9EG-1FFVB1156I Package and Electrical Characteristics
Package Information
| Parameter |
Specification |
| Package Type |
1156-FCBGA (Flip Chip Ball Grid Array) |
| Package Dimensions |
35mm x 35mm |
| Ball Pitch |
1.0 mm |
| Total Balls |
1156 |
| Package Code |
FFVB1156 |
Electrical Characteristics
| Parameter |
Value |
| Core Voltage (VCCINT) |
0.85V typical |
| Process Technology |
16nm FinFET+ |
| Speed Grade |
-1 (Standard) |
| Temperature Grade |
Industrial (-40°C to +100°C) |
| Operating Temperature |
-40°C to +100°C |
XCZU9EG-1FFVB1156I I/O and Connectivity Features
High-Speed Serial Transceivers
| Transceiver Type |
Quantity |
Maximum Data Rate |
| GTH Transceivers |
24 |
16.3 Gb/s |
| GTR Transceivers |
4 |
6.0 Gb/s |
I/O Bank Configuration
| I/O Type |
Maximum Available |
| HP (High Performance) I/O |
208 |
| HD (High Density) I/O |
120 |
| PS MIO Pins |
78 |
| PS DDR I/O |
64 |
| Total User I/O |
312 |
Integrated Hard IP Blocks
| Interface |
Quantity |
Specification |
| PCIe Gen2 |
2 |
x4 lanes each |
| USB 3.0 |
2 |
5 Gb/s |
| USB 2.0 |
2 |
480 Mb/s |
| Gigabit Ethernet |
4 |
RGMII/SGMII |
| SATA 3.1 |
2 |
6 Gb/s |
| DisplayPort 1.2a |
1 |
2 lanes, up to 5.4 Gb/s |
| SPI |
2 |
Quad SPI Flash support |
| I2C |
2 |
Master/Slave |
| UART |
2 |
Up to 1 Mb/s |
| CAN 2.0B |
2 |
1 Mb/s |
| GPIO |
78 |
Via MIO |
XCZU9EG-1FFVB1156I Part Number Breakdown
Understanding the part number structure helps identify the exact device variant:
| Segment |
Value |
Description |
| XC |
XC |
Xilinx Commercial |
| ZU |
ZU |
Zynq UltraScale+ |
| 9 |
9 |
Device Size (9th tier) |
| EG |
EG |
EG Variant (APU + RPU + GPU) |
| -1 |
-1 |
Speed Grade (-1 Standard) |
| FF |
FF |
Flip-Chip Package |
| VB |
VB |
Lid Style/Variation |
| 1156 |
1156 |
Pin Count |
| I |
I |
Industrial Temperature Range |
XCZU9EG-1FFVB1156I Target Applications
The XCZU9EG-1FFVB1156I is engineered for high-performance embedded applications across multiple industries:
Industrial and Automation Applications
- Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) gateways
- Motor control and servo drives
- Machine vision and inspection systems
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) platforms
- Robotics and motion control
Communications and Networking
- 5G wireless infrastructure (baseband, radio units)
- Software-defined radio (SDR)
- Network packet processing
- Video encoding and streaming
- Data center acceleration
Automotive and Transportation
- Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
- Surround view camera systems
- LiDAR and radar processing
- In-vehicle infotainment (IVI)
- Autonomous driving platforms
Aerospace and Defense
- Electronic warfare systems
- Radar signal processing
- Secure communications
- Avionics computing
- SIGINT applications
Medical and Healthcare
- Medical imaging systems (CT, MRI, ultrasound)
- Patient monitoring equipment
- Surgical robotics
- Diagnostic instrumentation
AI and Machine Learning
- Edge inference acceleration
- Neural network implementation
- Real-time object detection
- Natural language processing acceleration
XCZU9EG-1FFVB1156I Development Support
Recommended Development Tools
| Tool |
Purpose |
| AMD Vivado Design Suite |
FPGA design, synthesis, implementation |
| AMD Vitis Unified Software Platform |
Software development, AI acceleration |
| PetaLinux Tools |
Embedded Linux development |
| Vitis AI |
Deep learning inference optimization |
Compatible Evaluation Kits
The ZCU102 Evaluation Kit featuring the XCZU9EG-2FFVB1156 is the recommended development platform for prototyping designs targeting the XCZU9EG-1FFVB1156I.
XCZU9EG-1FFVB1156I Ordering Information
| Attribute |
Value |
| Manufacturer |
AMD (formerly Xilinx) |
| Manufacturer Part Number |
XCZU9EG-1FFVB1156I |
| Product Family |
Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC |
| Device Variant |
EG (with GPU) |
| Lifecycle Status |
Active |
| RoHS Compliance |
RoHS Compliant |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level |
MSL-3 |
| Lead-Free Soldering |
Compatible |
| Packaging |
Tray |
Why Choose the XCZU9EG-1FFVB1156I Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC?
The XCZU9EG-1FFVB1156I offers several compelling advantages for system designers:
Integrated Solution: Combining quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 processors, dual-core real-time processors, GPU, and extensive programmable logic eliminates the need for multiple discrete components, reducing board complexity and BOM cost.
Industrial Temperature Range: The -I suffix indicates industrial temperature rating (-40°C to +100°C), ensuring reliable operation in harsh environments.
Scalable Architecture: The Zynq UltraScale+ architecture allows software and hardware workloads to be partitioned optimally, with critical functions implemented in programmable logic for deterministic timing.
Security Features: Built-in encryption engines (AES-GCM 256), secure boot, and anti-tamper features protect intellectual property and ensure system integrity.
Long-term Availability: AMD commits UltraScale+ devices through 2045, providing long product lifecycle support for embedded designs.
XCZU9EG-1FFVB1156I Summary Specifications Table
| Category |
Specification |
| Part Number |
XCZU9EG-1FFVB1156I |
| Manufacturer |
AMD (Xilinx) |
| Product Family |
Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC |
| Core Type |
Quad ARM Cortex-A53 + Dual ARM Cortex-R5F |
| GPU |
ARM Mali-400 MP2 |
| Logic Cells |
599,550 |
| LUTs |
274,080 |
| DSP Slices |
2,520 |
| Block RAM |
32.1 Mb (912 blocks) |
| Transceivers |
24x GTH (16.3 Gb/s) + 4x GTR (6 Gb/s) |
| Package |
1156-FCBGA (35x35mm) |
| Process |
16nm FinFET+ |
| Temperature Range |
Industrial (-40°C to +100°C) |
| Speed Grade |
-1 (Standard) |
| Voltage |
0.85V VCCINT |
