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The Digilent Arty Z7-20 is a powerful and flexible development board designed around the Xilinx Zynq-7000 SoC, which integrates a dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor with programmable FPGA logic. This combination allows for seamless software and hardware co-design, making it ideal for a wide range of applications, including embedded systems, digital signal processing, machine learning, robotics, and real-time control systems. The board is equipped with 512 MB of DDR3 memory and 16 MB of QSPI Flash memory, providing ample space for complex program storage and fast data access. It offers multiple connectivity options such as Gigabit Ethernet, USB-UART, USB-JTAG, HDMI, and a 40-pin Pmod header that supports easy expansion with Digilent’s extensive ecosystem of peripherals. The Pmod header allows users to integrate sensors, actuators, and communication modules effortlessly, enhancing the board’s versatility. The Arty Z7-20 supports development tools like Xilinx Vivado and the PYNQ framework, enabling developers to program in both traditional hardware description languages and high-level Python. This support accelerates prototyping and development cycles, making it accessible to beginners while powerful enough for experts. Its compact design, robust feature set, and broad compatibility position the Arty Z7-20 as an excellent choice for embedded design enthusiasts and professionals aiming to build sophisticated, high-performance applications.