Bora Xilinx ZYNQ XC7Z010/XC7Z020 CPU module[edit | edit source]

Bora is the new top-class Dual Cortex-A9 + FPGA CPU module by DAVE Embedded Systems, based on the recent Xilinx Zynq XC7Z010/XC7Z020 application processor. Thanks to Bora, customers are going to save time and resources by using a compact solution that includes both a CPU and an FPGA, avoiding complexities on the carrier PCB.

Bora is designed and manufactured according to DAVE Embedded Systems Ultra Line specifications, in order to guarantee premium quality and technical value for customers who require top performances and flexibility.

Main Features[edit | edit source]

• Dual ARM Cortex-A9 @ 800 MHz
• Up to 1 GB DDR3 SDRAM
• Flash NOR and Flash NAND on board
• Artix-7 FPGA integrated on chip
• FPGA banks with Wide range of PSU input (from 1.2V to 3.3V)
• Dual-CAN controller
• Gigabit Ethernet LAN and additional GMII/MII interface
• Up to 2x USB OTG
• Up to 2x UART
• Up to 2x I²C
• Up to 2x SPI
• Small form factor: 85mm x 50mm
• Industrial (-40/+85°C) operating temperature range

For detailed information about Bora, please refer to the Bora SOM article.

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Bora Product Page[edit | edit source]

Please visit Bora Web Page for more product information.

Bora Leaflet[edit | edit source]

Please download Bora's leaflet from the following link: [1]

BORA Evaluation Kit[edit | edit source]

BORA Evaluation Kit BELK-L-S is a development/test board designed to start working with the BORA platform and experimenting with the implemented features. The carrier board hosts a BORA CPU module and offers the following features:

  * Gigabit Ethernet LAN
  * SD/MMC socket
  * 2x USB Host 2.0
  * 1x Serial port
  * FPGA banks
  * GPIOs
  * JTAG
  * Add-on DVI input available
  * Power supply: 12VDC

Linux Evaluation Kit[edit | edit source]

Please refer to this page for more details.

BORA technical details[edit | edit source]

Introduction[edit | edit source]

Bora is the new top-class Dual Cortex-A9 + FPGA CPU module by DAVE Embedded Systems, based on the recent Xilinx Zynq®-7000 Xilinx Zynq XC7Z010/XC7Z020 application processor. Thanks to BORA, customers are going to save time and resources by using a compact solution that includes both a CPU and an FPGA, avoiding complexities on the carrier PCB. The use of this processor enables extensive system-level differentiation of new applications in many industry fields, where high performances and extremely compact form factor (85mm x 50mm) are key factors. Smarter system designs are made possible, following the trends in functionalities and interfaces of the new, state-of-the-art embedded products. BORA offers great computational power, thanks to the rich set of peripherals, the Dual Cortex-A9 and the Artix-7 FPGA together with a large set of high-speed I/Os (up to 5GHz). BORA enables designers to create rugged products suitable for harsh mechanical and thermal environments, allowing the development of the most advanced and robust products. Thanks to the tight integration between the ARM-based processing system and the on-chip programmable logic, designers are free to add virtually any peripheral or create custom accelerators that extend system performance and better match specific application requirements. BORA is designed and manufactured according to DAVE Embedded Systems Ultra Line specifications, in order to guarantee premium quality and technical value for customers who require top performances and flexibility. BORA is suitable for high-end applications such as medical instrumentation, advanced communication systems, critical real-time operations and safety applications.

The Hardware section provides detailed information about hardware interfaces and characteristics. This document will provide a functional overview of the module and will focus on system-related issues.

Block diagram[edit | edit source]

The following picture shows a simplified block diagram of Bora module.

Product Highlights[edit | edit source]

• Unmatched performance thanks to dual ARM Cortex-A9 @ 800 MHz
• All memories you need: on-board NOR and NAND Flash
• Enabling smarter system thanks to Artix-7 FPGA integrated on chip
• FPGA banks with wide-range PSU input (from 1.2V to 3.3V)
• Highest security and reliability: internal voltage monitoring and power good enable
• Reduced carrier complexity: dual CAN, USB, Ethernet GB and native 3.3V I/O
• Easy to fi t thanks to its small form factor
• Precise timing application thanks to on-board 5ppm RTC

Feature Summary[edit | edit source]

Hardware[edit | edit source]

Please refer to Hardware Manual (Bora) for detailed hardware related information on Bora SOM.

Design Overview[edit | edit source]

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Mechanicals[edit | edit source]

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Pinout[edit | edit source]

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Power[edit | edit source]

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Reset scheme[edit | edit source]

Bora provides several different resets signals. Please refer to Reset scheme for more details.

Processing system (PS) peripherals[edit | edit source]

Please refer to this page for more details.

Programmable logic (PL)[edit | edit source]

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RTC[edit | edit source]

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Thermal IC[edit | edit source]

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Watchdog[edit | edit source]

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This category collects all the pages specific to Bora modules and related carrier boards.