Pynq Z2

The Xilinx PYNQ Z2 Board is a development platform designed to support the PYNQ (Python Productivity for Zynq) framework, allowing users to program the FPGA with Python instead of traditional HDL (Hardware Description Language). It is ideal for students, researchers, and developers working on embedded systems and FPGA-based projects. Key features include:

1. Processing System (PS): Powered by the Xilinx Zynq-7000 SoC, which integrates a dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor, allowing the board to run operating systems like Linux.

2. Programmable Logic (PL): The FPGA fabric can be used to offload computational tasks, design custom peripherals, and accelerate Python-based applications.

3. PYNQ Framework: The PYNQ framework enables Python control over the FPGA, making it easier for software developers to work with hardware. The board supports Jupyter Notebooks for writing and testing code.

4. Connectivity: It offers multiple I/O interfaces, including HDMI input/output, Ethernet, USB, audio, Pmod ports, and Arduino headers, making it suitable for a variety of multimedia and control applications.

5. Memory: It includes 512 MB DDR3 RAM, providing adequate memory for embedded applications and real-time processing.

6. Applications: Commonly used for machine learning, image processing, robotics, and IoT projects, the PYNQ Z2 board is ideal for education and prototyping applications.

The PYNQ Z2 board's ability to combine Python programming with FPGA flexibility makes it a popular tool for both beginners and advanced users.