National Instruments PXI-7954

The National Instruments PXI-7954 is a high-performance PXI FPGA Module designed for the FlexRIO platform, featuring a Virtex-5 LX110 FPGA and 128 MB of DRAM. This module provides a client-programmable FPGA for efficient on-board processing and adaptable I/O functionality, enabling users to implement a wide range of applications such as data analysis, waveform and loop processing, and complex hardware calculations. The PXI-7954 supports parallel data programming on the FPGA, facilitating tasks that would otherwise be too demanding for traditional software implementations. It employs the NI-RIO driver and LabVIEW FPGA Module, allowing for rapid data acquisition and generation, alongside hardware-based signal processing and control capabilities. The advanced Virtex-5 architecture streamlines operations, enabling single-cycle timed loops for enhanced execution efficiency and capacity for more LabVIEW FPGA code per clock cycle. Users can develop custom measurement and control hardware without delving into low-level hardware description languages, making it suitable for applications requiring precise timing, high-speed control, and seamless interfacing with digital protocols. Additionally, the FlexRIO Adapter Module Development Kit (MDK) allows for the creation of tailored I/O solutions, with the card edge connector facilitating direct access to the FPGA's digital I/O pins, achieving low-voltage differential signaling rates up to 1 Gb/s and single-ended rates up to 400 Mb/s. While the PXI-7954 has been designated as a mature product, it remains available for purchase and service through Apex Waves. Technical references, including user and maintenance manuals, are accessible for download, with pricing available upon request from a sales representative. The module dimensions are 7.4 x 5.1 inches, and it weighs 6.7 ounces, backed by a 2-3 year warranty.