Description
The National Instruments PXIe-6591 is a high-speed serial instrument that falls under the category of PXI HSSerial. It carries the part number 200115A-01, which has been revised to 783638-01. This instrument is built around the Xilinx Kintex-7 FPGA (XC7K410T-3FFG900E), known for its robust performance in processing and handling data.
One of the key features of the PXIe-6591 is its programmability with the LabVIEW FPGA Module, which allows users to leverage the graphical programming environment of LabVIEW to customize their FPGA logic. This feature is particularly beneficial for applications requiring custom processing and high-speed data manipulation.
The instrument is equipped with FPGA multigigabit transceivers, supporting up to eight TX/RX lines. This capability enables high-speed data transfer and communication with other devices in a PXI system. Moreover, the PXIe-6591 supports multiple logic families through its digital I/O signals, offering directional control per line and per cycle, which enhances its flexibility and adaptability to various applications.
Additional technical specifications include AC-coupling capacitors of 100 nF, which are essential for the correct operation of the serial interfaces by blocking DC signals and allowing AC signals to pass. The device also features a socketed CLIP (Component-Level IP), enabling users to insert HDL (Hardware Description Language) IP directly into the FPGA target, thereby expanding its functionality.
An important aspect of the PXIe-6591 is its front panel LED indicator, which is active when driven high. This indicator is not just a visual guide but also supports the monitoring of error conditions, temperature faults, and power issues, making it a critical feature for maintaining the health and performance of the instrument. Lastly, the device ensures that any logic assertion lasts a minimum of 100 ms, guaranteeing the reliability of signal processing and operations.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 200115A-01 |
| Revised Part Number | 783638-01 |
| Category | PXI HSSerial |
| Model | PXIe-6591 |
| Description | National Instruments PXIe-6591 PXI High-Speed Serial Instrument |
| FPGA | Xilinx Kintex-7 (XC7K410T-3FFG900E) |
| Programmability | LabVIEW FPGA Module |
| Transceivers | FPGA multigigabit |
| TX/RX Lines | Up to eight |
| Digital I/O Signals | Supports multiple logic families with directional control per line and per cycle |
| AC-Coupling Capacitors | 100 nF |
| Socketed CLIP | Enables insertion of HDL IP into FPGA target |
| Front Panel LED Indicator | Active when driven high; supports error conditions, temperature faults, power issues |
| Minimum Assertion Time | 100 ms |
Question 1: What FPGA is used in the PXIe-6591?
Answer 1: Xilinx Kintex-7 FPGA (XC7K410T-3FFG900E)
Question 2: Can the PXIe-6591 be programmed with LabVIEW?
Answer 2: Yes, it’s programmable via the LabVIEW FPGA Module.
Question 3: How many TX/RX lines does the PXIe-6591 support?
Answer 3: Up to eight TX/RX lines.
Question 4: What are the AC-coupling capacitors in PXIe-6591 for?
Answer 4: They block DC signals, allowing AC signals to pass.
Question 5: What part number was the PXIe-6591 revised to?
Answer 5: Revised to 783638-01.
