Analog Devices Inc. EVAL-TPG-ZYNQ3

Overview

EVAL-TPG-ZYNQ3 from Analog Devices is a Zynq®-7000 All Programmable SoC evaluation kit built around the XC7Z045-3 FFG900 FPGA/ARM dual-core processor, featuring 1 GB PS DDR3 and 1 GB PL SODIMM memory, GigE Ethernet, USB Host, and FMC LPC/HPC expansion ports for high-speed JESD204B data capture up to 12.5 Gbps - optimized for RadioVerse wideband transceiver evaluation.

For engineers reviewing the EVAL-TPG-ZYNQ3 datasheet, EVAL-TPG-ZYNQ3 pinout, EVAL-TPG-ZYNQ3 application, or EVAL-TPG-ZYNQ3 equivalent, this board supports direct interface to AD9371/AD9375 transceiver evaluation boards via FMC, enables PC-connected prototyping with monitor/keyboard/mouse, and delivers synchronized power delivery to both Zynq and RF boards from a single 12 V adapter.

Technical Context

The EVAL-TPG-ZYNQ3 implements a hardware-accelerated data capture platform centered on Xilinx Zynq-7045 SoC (ARM Cortex-A9 + programmable logic), with native JESD204B subclass 1 support at up to 12.5 Gbps per lane and dual-memory architecture separating PS (1 GB DDR3) and PL (1 GB SODIMM) domains.

It integrates Gigabit Ethernet and USB 2.0 host interfaces for host communication, provides FMC LPC and HPC connectors compliant with VITA 57.1, and delivers regulated 12 V input power to both the Zynq board and attached RadioVerse transceiver evaluation boards through the FMC connector.

Key Specifications

Availability

EVAL-TPG-ZYNQ3 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for radio communications prototyping, defense electronic surveillance systems, unmanned platform RF front-end validation, and JESD204B-based wideband transceiver development requiring stable component supply and full evaluation ecosystem support.

Supply support for EVAL-TPG-ZYNQ3 includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.

Manufacturer

Analog Devices, Inc. is a global semiconductor company specializing in high-performance analog, mixed-signal, and digital signal processing technologies for precision sensing, RF, and connectivity applications.

The EVAL-TPG-ZYNQ3 belongs to Analog Devices' RadioVerse evaluation platform family, designed to accelerate end-to-end wideband transceiver development - from concept and algorithm validation to hardware-in-the-loop testing and system integration.

FAQ

What is the primary purpose of the EVAL-TPG-ZYNQ3 evaluation kit?

The EVAL-TPG-ZYNQ3 evaluation kit serves as a JESD204B-optimized data capture platform for Analog Devices' RadioVerse wideband transceivers such as the AD9371 and AD9375. It enables real-time, high-throughput RF data acquisition, processing, and analysis by leveraging the XC7Z045-3 SoC's ARM processing system and programmable logic resources - making EVAL-TPG-ZYNQ3 essential for rapid transceiver evaluation and system-level prototyping.

Which transceiver evaluation boards is EVAL-TPG-ZYNQ3 specifically designed to support?

EVAL-TPG-ZYNQ3 is explicitly engineered to interface with Analog Devices' RadioVerse transceiver evaluation boards including the AD9371 and AD9375, using the FMC HPC/LPC connectors and delivering synchronized 12 V power via the FMC interface. The kit's JESD204B implementation (up to 12.5 Gbps) matches the lane-rate requirements of these transceivers - confirming EVAL-TPG-ZYNQ3 as the reference capture platform in UG-992 and ADI's RadioVerse documentation.

Does EVAL-TPG-ZYNQ3 include on-board memory for both processing and programmable logic domains?

Yes, EVAL-TPG-ZYNQ3 includes 1 GB of DDR3 SDRAM dedicated to the Processing System (PS) domain for running Linux, drivers, and control software, and 1 GB of SODIMM memory assigned to the Programmable Logic (PL) domain for high-speed buffering, FIR filtering, and custom DSP acceleration - enabling true heterogeneous compute partitioning within EVAL-TPG-ZYNQ3.

Can EVAL-TPG-ZYNQ3 operate without an external PC during transceiver evaluation?

No - EVAL-TPG-ZYNQ3 requires connection to a Windows PC running Analog Devices' Transceiver Evaluation Software or Prototyping Software Packages for configuration, real-time data visualization, and waveform analysis. While the board boots Linux autonomously, host PC interaction is mandatory for transceiver register programming, JESD204B link initialization, and captured data export - a core dependency of EVAL-TPG-ZYNQ3's intended workflow.

What power supply requirements does EVAL-TPG-ZYNQ3 have, and how is power delivered to attached FMC boards?

EVAL-TPG-ZYNQ3 operates from a single 12 V DC adapter that powers both the Zynq-7045 board and compatible RadioVerse FMC evaluation boards (e.g., AD9371-FMC-EBZ) through the FMC connector's 12 V pins. This integrated power delivery eliminates need for separate supplies and ensures synchronized startup - a key design feature confirmed in the official ADI user guide and hardware schematics for EVAL-TPG-ZYNQ3.