Description
The National Instruments PXI-7954R is an FPGA Module for FlexRIO with Part Number 780563-01 that features a Virtex-5 LX110 FPGA and offers a rich set of capabilities. This module provides 66 differential general purpose I/O pairs which can be adapted as 132 single-ended signals for flexible connectivity options.
It comes equipped with two separate 64 MB banks of onboard DRAM to accommodate demanding memory requirements and supports a maximum configuration rate of 400 Mb/s for single-ended signals. The PXI-7954R is designed to be compatible with a range of operating systems including Windows XP Pro x32 SP1/2, Windows 7, and Windows Vista.
To ensure full functionality, several components are required: a compatible chassis and controller, at least one cable for signal connection, LabVIEW, NI FlexRIO Adapter Module Support, the NI-RIO driver, and the LabVIEW FPGA Module. An optional addition is the LabVIEW Real-Time Module.
With regards to software compatibility, only FPGA modules will appear in the Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX), whereas adapter modules will not be shown. This module is packed with features such as single-cycle Timed Loop, arbitration, and FPGA base clocks, which enhance its capabilities in various applications.
The PXI-7954R requires a FlexRIO Adapter Module for signal input/output tasks but can operate without one when used for peer-to-peer streaming or coprocessing. Finally, despite the mature status announcement made by National Instruments, the module remains available for purchase and repairs through Apex Waves.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 780563-01 |
| Product | National Instruments PXI-7954R PXI FPGA Module for FlexRIO |
| FPGA | Virtex-5 LX110 |
| General Purpose I/O Pairs | 66 differential (can be configured as 132 single-ended signals) |
| Onboard DRAM | Two separate 64 MB banks |
| Maximum Configuration Rate | 400 Mb/s (single-ended) |
| Supported Operating Systems | Windows XP Pro x32 SP1/2, Windows 7, Windows Vista |
| Required Components | Compatible chassis and controller, at least one cable for signal connection, LabVIEW, NI FlexRIO Adapter Module Support, NI-RIO driver, LabVIEW FPGA Module |
| Optional Components | LabVIEW Real-Time Module |
| MAX Compatibility | FPGA modules will appear in MAX, adapter modules will not |
| Features | Single-cycle Timed Loop, arbitration, FPGA base clocks |
| FlexRIO Adapter Module Requirement | Required for signal input/output; not required for peer-to-peer streaming or coprocessing |
| Mature Status Announcement | National Instruments has announced mature status; available for purchase and repairs by Apex Waves |



