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 On the Arty Z7-10, the inner row of the digital shield (IO26-IO41) and IOA (also referred to as IO42) are not connected to the FPGA, and A0-A5 can only be used as analog inputs. This will not affect the functionality of most existing Arduino shields, because most do not use this inner row of digital signals. On the Arty Z7-10, the inner row of the digital shield (IO26-IO41) and IOA (also referred to as IO42) are not connected to the FPGA, and A0-A5 can only be used as analog inputs. This will not affect the functionality of most existing Arduino shields, because most do not use this inner row of digital signals.
  
-The board can be purchased stand-alone or with a voucher to unlock the Xilinx SDSoC toolset. The SDSoC voucher unlocks a 1 year license and can only be used with the Arty Z7. After the license expires, any version of SDSoC that was released during this 1 year period can continue to be used indefinitely. For more information on purchasing, see the [[http://store.digilentinc.com/arty-z7-apsoc-zynq-7000-development-board-for-makers-and-hobbyists/|Arty Z7 Product Page]]. At the time of purchase, it is also possible to add-on a microSD card, 12V 3A power supply, and micro USB cable as needed. +The board can be purchased stand-alone or with a voucher to unlock the Xilinx SDSoC toolset. The SDSoC voucher unlocks a 1 year license and can only be used with the Arty Z7. After the license expires, any version of SDSoC that was released during this 1 year period can continue to be used indefinitely. For more information on purchasing, see the [[https://digilent.com/shop/arty-z7-zynq-7000-soc-development-board/|Arty Z7 Product Page]]. At the time of purchase, it is also possible to add-on a microSD card, 12V 3A power supply, and micro USB cable as needed. 
  
 Note that due to the smaller FPGA in the Zynq-7010, it is not very well suited to be used in SDSoC for embedded vision applications. We recommend people purchase the Arty Z7-20 if they are interested in these types of applications. Note that due to the smaller FPGA in the Zynq-7010, it is not very well suited to be used in SDSoC for embedded vision applications. We recommend people purchase the Arty Z7-20 if they are interested in these types of applications.
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 The PS consists of many components, including the Application Processing Unit (APU, which includes 2 Cortex-A9 processors), Advanced Microcontroller Bus Architecture (AMBA) Interconnect, DDR3 Memory controller, and various peripheral controllers with their inputs and outputs multiplexed to 54 dedicated pins (called Multiplexed I/O, or MIO pins). Peripheral controllers that do not have their inputs and outputs connected to MIO pins can instead route their I/O through the PL, via the Extended-MIO (EMIO) interface. The peripheral controllers are connected to the processors as slaves via the AMBA interconnect, and contain readable/writable control registers that are addressable in the processors’ memory space. The programmable logic is also connected to the interconnect as a slave, and designs can implement multiple cores in the FPGA fabric that each also contain addressable control registers. Furthermore, cores implemented in the PL can trigger interrupts to the processors (connections not shown in Fig. 3) and perform DMA accesses to DDR3 memory. The PS consists of many components, including the Application Processing Unit (APU, which includes 2 Cortex-A9 processors), Advanced Microcontroller Bus Architecture (AMBA) Interconnect, DDR3 Memory controller, and various peripheral controllers with their inputs and outputs multiplexed to 54 dedicated pins (called Multiplexed I/O, or MIO pins). Peripheral controllers that do not have their inputs and outputs connected to MIO pins can instead route their I/O through the PL, via the Extended-MIO (EMIO) interface. The peripheral controllers are connected to the processors as slaves via the AMBA interconnect, and contain readable/writable control registers that are addressable in the processors’ memory space. The programmable logic is also connected to the interconnect as a slave, and designs can implement multiple cores in the FPGA fabric that each also contain addressable control registers. Furthermore, cores implemented in the PL can trigger interrupts to the processors (connections not shown in Fig. 3) and perform DMA accesses to DDR3 memory.
  
-There are many aspects of the Zynq APSoC architecture that are beyond the scope of this document. For a complete and thorough description, refer to the [[http://www.xilinx.com/support/documentation/user_guides/ug585-Zynq-7000-TRM.pdf|Zynq Technical Reference Manual]]. +There are many aspects of the Zynq APSoC architecture that are beyond the scope of this document. For a complete and thorough description, refer to the [[https://docs.xilinx.com/v/u/en-US/ug585-Zynq-7000-TRM|Zynq Technical Reference Manual]]. 
  
 Table 2.1 depicts the external components connected to the MIO pins of the Arty Z7. The Zynq Presets File found on the [[programmable-logic:arty-z7:start|Arty Z7 Resource Center]] can be imported into EDK and Vivado Designs to properly configure the PS to work with these peripherals.  Table 2.1 depicts the external components connected to the MIO pins of the Arty Z7. The Zynq Presets File found on the [[programmable-logic:arty-z7:start|Arty Z7 Resource Center]] can be imported into EDK and Vivado Designs to properly configure the PS to work with these peripherals. 
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 **Stage 2**  **Stage 2** 
  
-The last stage is the execution of the user application that was loaded by the FSBL. This can be any sort of program, from a simple “Hello World” design, to a Second Stage Boot loader used to boot an operating system like Linux. For a more thorough explanation of the boot process, refer to Chapter 6 of the [[http://www.xilinx.com/support/documentation/user_guides/ug585-Zynq-7000-TRM.pdf|Zynq Technical Reference manual]].+The last stage is the execution of the user application that was loaded by the FSBL. This can be any sort of program, from a simple “Hello World” design, to a Second Stage Boot loader used to boot an operating system like Linux. For a more thorough explanation of the boot process, refer to Chapter 6 of the [[https://docs.xilinx.com/v/u/en-US/ug585-Zynq-7000-TRM|Zynq Technical Reference manual]].
  
  
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   * Powered from 3.3V    * Powered from 3.3V 
  
-The SPI Flash connects to the Zynq-7000 APSoC and supports the Quad SPI interface. This requires connection to specific pins in MIO Bank 0/500, specifically MIO[1:6,8] as outlined in the Zynq datasheet. Quad-SPI feedback mode is used, thus qspi_sclk_fb_out/MIO[8] is left to freely toggle and is connected only to a 20K pull-up resistor to 3.3V. This allows a Quad SPI clock frequency greater than FQSPICLK2 (See the [[http://www.xilinx.com/support/documentation/user_guides/ug585-Zynq-7000-TRM.pdf|Zynq Technical Reference manual]] for more on this). +The SPI Flash connects to the Zynq-7000 APSoC and supports the Quad SPI interface. This requires connection to specific pins in MIO Bank 0/500, specifically MIO[1:6,8] as outlined in the Zynq datasheet. Quad-SPI feedback mode is used, thus qspi_sclk_fb_out/MIO[8] is left to freely toggle and is connected only to a 20K pull-up resistor to 3.3V. This allows a Quad SPI clock frequency greater than FQSPICLK2 (See the [[https://docs.xilinx.com/v/u/en-US/ug585-Zynq-7000-TRM|Zynq Technical Reference manual]] for more on this). 
  
 In manufacturing, parts sometimes need to be replaced when the product goes end-of-life. The Quad SPI Flash memory on any particular Arty Z7 may be one of the drop-in replacements found in the Table 4.1 below. To determine which part is used by a particular board, look at the part number printed on IC19 on the bottom of the Arty Z7 (See Figure 4.1). In manufacturing, parts sometimes need to be replaced when the product goes end-of-life. The Quad SPI Flash memory on any particular Arty Z7 may be one of the drop-in replacements found in the Table 4.1 below. To determine which part is used by a particular board, look at the part number printed on IC19 on the bottom of the Arty Z7 (See Figure 4.1).
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 Board delays are specified for each of the byte groups. These parameters are board-specific and were calculated from the PCB trace length reports. The DQS to CLK Delay and Board Delay values are calculated specific to the Arty Z7 memory interface PCB design.  Board delays are specified for each of the byte groups. These parameters are board-specific and were calculated from the PCB trace length reports. The DQS to CLK Delay and Board Delay values are calculated specific to the Arty Z7 memory interface PCB design. 
  
-For more details on memory controller operation, refer to the Xilinx [[http://www.xilinx.com/support/documentation/user_guides/ug585-Zynq-7000-TRM.pdf|Zynq Technical Reference manual]].+For more details on memory controller operation, refer to the Xilinx [[https://docs.xilinx.com/v/u/en-US/ug585-Zynq-7000-TRM|Zynq Technical Reference manual]].
  
 ¹Maximum actual clock frequency is 525 MHz on the Arty Z7 due to PLL limitation. ¹Maximum actual clock frequency is 525 MHz on the Arty Z7 due to PLL limitation.
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 ====== 7 microSD Slot ====== ====== 7 microSD Slot ======
  
-The Arty Z7 provides a microSD slot (J9) for non-volatile external memory storage as well as booting the Zynq. The slot is wired to Bank 1/501 MIO[40-47], including Card Detect. On the PS side peripheral SDIO 0 is mapped out to these pins and controls communication with the SD card. The pinout can be seen in Table 7.1. The peripheral controller supports 1-bit and 4-bit SD transfer modes, but does not support SPI mode. Based on the [[http://www.xilinx.com/support/documentation/user_guides/ug585-Zynq-7000-TRM.pdf|Zynq Technical Reference manual]], SDIO host mode is the only mode supported.+The Arty Z7 provides a microSD slot (J9) for non-volatile external memory storage as well as booting the Zynq. The slot is wired to Bank 1/501 MIO[40-47], including Card Detect. On the PS side peripheral SDIO 0 is mapped out to these pins and controls communication with the SD card. The pinout can be seen in Table 7.1. The peripheral controller supports 1-bit and 4-bit SD transfer modes, but does not support SPI mode. Based on the [[https://docs.xilinx.com/v/u/en-US/ug585-Zynq-7000-TRM|Zynq Technical Reference manual]], SDIO host mode is the only mode supported.
  
 | **Signal Name**  | **Description**  | **Zynq Pin**  | **SD Slot Pin**  | | **Signal Name**  | **Description**  | **Zynq Pin**  | **SD Slot Pin**  |
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 Both low speed and high speed cards are supported, the maximum clock frequency being 50 MHz. A Class 4 card or better is recommended.  Both low speed and high speed cards are supported, the maximum clock frequency being 50 MHz. A Class 4 card or better is recommended. 
  
-Refer to section 3.1 for information on how to boot from an SD card. For more information, consult the [[http://www.xilinx.com/support/documentation/user_guides/ug585-Zynq-7000-TRM.pdf|Zynq Technical Reference manual]].+Refer to section 3.1 for information on how to boot from an SD card. For more information, consult the [[https://docs.xilinx.com/v/u/en-US/ug585-Zynq-7000-TRM|Zynq Technical Reference manual]].
  
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 On an Ethernet network each node needs a unique MAC address. To this end, the one-time-programmable (OTP) region of the Quad-SPI flash has been programmed at the factory with a 48-bit globally unique EUI-48/64™ compatible identifier. The OTP address range [0x20;0x25] contains the identifier with the first byte in transmission byte order being at the lowest address. Refer to the Flash memory datasheet that is associated for the chip loaded on the board (see the __[[programmable-logic:arty-z7:reference-manual#quad_spi_flash|Quad SPI Flash]]__ section for more details) for information on how to access the OTP regions. When using Petalinux, this is automatically handled in the U-boot boot-loader, and the Linux system is automatically configured to use this unique MAC address. On an Ethernet network each node needs a unique MAC address. To this end, the one-time-programmable (OTP) region of the Quad-SPI flash has been programmed at the factory with a 48-bit globally unique EUI-48/64™ compatible identifier. The OTP address range [0x20;0x25] contains the identifier with the first byte in transmission byte order being at the lowest address. Refer to the Flash memory datasheet that is associated for the chip loaded on the board (see the __[[programmable-logic:arty-z7:reference-manual#quad_spi_flash|Quad SPI Flash]]__ section for more details) for information on how to access the OTP regions. When using Petalinux, this is automatically handled in the U-boot boot-loader, and the Linux system is automatically configured to use this unique MAC address.
  
-For more information on using the Gigabit Ethernet MAC, refer to the [[http://www.xilinx.com/support/documentation/user_guides/ug585-Zynq-7000-TRM.pdf|Zynq Technical Reference manual]].+For more information on using the Gigabit Ethernet MAC, refer to the [[https://docs.xilinx.com/v/u/en-US/ug585-Zynq-7000-TRM|Zynq Technical Reference manual]].
  
  
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 ====== 14 Reset Sources ====== ====== 14 Reset Sources ======
  
-==== 14.1 Power-on Reset ====+==== 14.1 Power-on Reset Signals ====
  
 The Zynq PS supports external power-on reset signals. The power-on reset is the master reset of the entire chip. This signal resets every register in the device capable of being reset. The Arty Z7 drives this signal from the PGOOD signal of the TPS65400 power regulator in order to hold the system in reset until all power supplies are valid.  The Zynq PS supports external power-on reset signals. The power-on reset is the master reset of the entire chip. This signal resets every register in the device capable of being reset. The Arty Z7 drives this signal from the PGOOD signal of the TPS65400 power regulator in order to hold the system in reset until all power supplies are valid. 
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 //Table 16.1.1. Shield Digital Voltages.// //Table 16.1.1. Shield Digital Voltages.//
  
-For more information on the electrical characteristics of the pins connected to the Zynq PL, please see the [[http://www.xilinx.com/support/documentation/data_sheets/ds187-XC7Z010-XC7Z020-Data-Sheet.pdf|Zynq-7000 datasheet]] from Xilinx.+For more information on the electrical characteristics of the pins connected to the Zynq PL, please see the [[https://docs.xilinx.com/v/u/en-US/ds187-XC7Z010-XC7Z020-Data-Sheet|Zynq-7000 datasheet]] from Xilinx.
  
 ==== 16.2 Shield Analog I/O ==== ==== 16.2 Shield Analog I/O ====
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 //Figure 16.2.2. Differential Analog Inputs.// //Figure 16.2.2. Differential Analog Inputs.//
  
-The XADC core within the Zynq is a dual channel 12-bit analog-to-digital converter capable of operating at 1 MSPS. Either channel can be driven by any of the analog inputs connected to the shield pins. The XADC core is controlled and accessed from a user design via the Dynamic Reconfiguration Port (DRP). The DRP also provides access to voltage monitors that are present on each of the FPGA’s power rails, and a temperature sensor that is internal to the FPGA. For more information on using the XADC core, refer to the Xilinx document titled "7 Series FPGAs and Zynq-7000 All Programmable SoC XADC Dual 12-Bit 1 MSPS Analog-to-Digital Converter". It is also possible to access the XADC core directly using the PS, via the “PS-XADC” interface. This interface is described in full in chapter 30 of the [[http://www.xilinx.com/support/documentation/user_guides/ug585-Zynq-7000-TRM.pdf|Zynq Technical Reference manual]].+The XADC core within the Zynq is a dual channel 12-bit analog-to-digital converter capable of operating at 1 MSPS. Either channel can be driven by any of the analog inputs connected to the shield pins. The XADC core is controlled and accessed from a user design via the Dynamic Reconfiguration Port (DRP). The DRP also provides access to voltage monitors that are present on each of the FPGA’s power rails, and a temperature sensor that is internal to the FPGA. For more information on using the XADC core, refer to the Xilinx document titled "7 Series FPGAs and Zynq-7000 All Programmable SoC XADC Dual 12-Bit 1 MSPS Analog-to-Digital Converter". It is also possible to access the XADC core directly using the PS, via the “PS-XADC” interface. This interface is described in full in chapter 30 of the [[https://docs.xilinx.com/v/u/en-US/ug585-Zynq-7000-TRM|Zynq Technical Reference manual]].
  
  
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 Although we strive to provide perfect products, we are not infallible. The Arty Z7 is subject to the limitations below. Although we strive to provide perfect products, we are not infallible. The Arty Z7 is subject to the limitations below.
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-| Arty Z7       | All      | All       | Negative CK-to-DQS delays in the board files are causing critical warnings in Vivado >2017.4:\\ [PSU-1]  Parameter : PCW_UIPARAM_DDR_DQS_TO_CLK_DELAY_0 has negative value -0.050 . PS DDR interfaces might fail when entering negative DQS skew values. \\ \\ The negative values are due to CK trace being shorter than any of the four DQS traces.\\ \\ In the early days of Zynq board design negative values where listed as sub-optimal, but not erroneous. Tree topology instead of fly-by was also among the routing recommendations for DDR3 layouts. So the Arty (Z7) was designed with this sub-optimal layout due to space constraints. During Write Leveling calibration, 0 is used as an initial value instead of the negative preset delays. After calibration, if the skew is still too low, the clock is inverted. See ug585 pg 316 for more details. All Arty (Z7)s shipped to customers are functionally tested and pass the DDR3 calibration process. \\ \\ Xilinx recommendations changed in the mean time, both in terms of routing topology and delay values. A trace of this can be found here: https://www.xilinx.com/support/answers/53039.html. The > 0ns requirement was introduced to be in line with non-Zynq MIG-based designs, where negative delays were never permitted. \\ \\ To silence the warnings, zero board delays can be set in Processing System configuration. The calibration algorithm seems to be using zero starting values anyway when negative delays are given.  | will not fix  |+| Arty Z7       | All      | All       | Negative CK-to-DQS delays in the board files are causing critical warnings in Vivado >2017.4:\\ [PSU-1]  Parameter : PCW_UIPARAM_DDR_DQS_TO_CLK_DELAY_0 has negative value -0.050 . PS DDR interfaces might fail when entering negative DQS skew values. \\ \\ The negative values are due to CK trace being shorter than any of the four DQS traces.\\ \\ In the early days of Zynq board design negative values where listed as sub-optimal, but not erroneous. Tree topology instead of fly-by was also among the routing recommendations for DDR3 layouts. So the Arty (Z7) was designed with this sub-optimal layout due to space constraints. During Write Leveling calibration, 0 is used as an initial value instead of the negative preset delays. After calibration, if the skew is still too low, the clock is inverted. See ug585 pg 316 for more details. All Arty (Z7)s shipped to customers are functionally tested and pass the DDR3 calibration process. \\ \\ Xilinx recommendations changed in the mean time, both in terms of routing topology and delay values. A trace of this can be found here: [[https://support.xilinx.com/s/article/53039]]. The > 0ns requirement was introduced to be in line with non-Zynq MIG-based designs, where negative delays were never permitted. \\ \\ To silence the warnings, zero board delays can be set in Processing System configuration. The calibration algorithm seems to be using zero starting values anyway when negative delays are given.  | will not fix  |
  
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