Description
The National Instruments NI USRP-2944, with part number 783149-01, is a high-performance USRP Software Defined Radio Device that operates with a robust Kintex-7 FPGA.
It boasts an extensive RF frequency range of 10 MHz to 6 GHz and includes 2 input and 2 output channels, making it ideal for a variety of complex radio applications.
This sophisticated device is equipped with MXIe and Ethernet communication buses, along with two SFP+ inputs that support both 10 Gigabit and 1 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, ensuring fast and reliable data transfer. An FPGA-controlled Aux I/O port is also provided for additional interfacing needs.
A unique feature of the NI USRP-2944 is the USB port JTAG connector, which allows for the loading of new bitfiles using the Xilinx iMPACT utility, enhancing the device’s flexibility and recovery capabilities. For high-speed data connections to the host computer, it also offers a PCIe x4 port compatible with MXI-Express x4 copper cable.
Moreover, this device is designed to support GPS antennas, enabling location-based applications and time synchronization. It comes with two input terminals (RF 0 & RF 1), and each input terminal has SMA female RF connectors, providing versatile single-ended input or output options.
Question 1: What is the function of the USB port JTAG connector on the National Instruments NI USRP-2944, and which utility is used with it for loading new bitfiles?
Answer 1: The function of the USB port JTAG connector on the National Instruments NI USRP-2944 is to allow for the loading of new bitfiles into the device, and the utility used with it for this purpose is the Xilinx iMPACT utility.
Question 2: What type of connectivity options does the National Instruments NI USRP-2944 Software Defined Radio Device offer to ensure fast and reliable data transfer?
Answer 2: The National Instruments NI USRP-2944 supports MXIe and Ethernet communication buses, with two SFP+ inputs for both 10 Gigabit and 1 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, and its USB port JTAG connector provides a unique feature allowing the loading of new bitfiles using the Xilinx iMPACT utility, which enhances the device’s flexibility and recovery capabilities.
Question 3: What are the capabilities and connectivity features of the National Instruments NI USRP-2944 Software Defined Radio Device with part number 783149-01, and how do they enhance its performance for complex radio applications?
Answer 3: The National Instruments NI USRP-2944 Software Defined Radio Device features MXIe and Ethernet communication buses, two SFP+ inputs for 10 Gigabit and 1 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, a USB port JTAG connector for bitfile loading, and a PCIe x4 port for high-speed data connections to the host computer.
Question 4: What communication interfaces and connectivity speeds are supported by the National Instruments NI USRP-2944, and what unique feature does its USB port JTAG connector offer with regards to device flexibility?
Answer 4: The National Instruments NI USRP-2944 Software Defined Radio Device offers MXIe and Ethernet communication buses, two SFP+ inputs supporting both 10 Gigabit and 1 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, and a PCIe x4 port for high-speed data connections to the host computer, to ensure fast and reliable data transfer.
Question 5: What are the communication interfaces and data transfer options available on the National Instruments NI USRP-2944 Software Defined Radio Device?
Answer 5: The National Instruments NI USRP-2944 Software Defined Radio Device, part number 783149-01, is capable of operating within an RF frequency range of 10 MHz to 6 GHz and is equipped with a Kintex-7 FPGA for high-performance tasks. Its connectivity features include MXIe and Ethernet communication buses, two SFP+ inputs supporting both 10 Gigabit and 1 Gigabit Ethernet, a USB port JTAG connector for loading new bitfiles via the Xilinx
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| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | National Instruments |
| Product Name | NI USRP-2944 |
| Part Number | 783149-01 |
| Type | USRP Software Defined Radio Device |
| FPGA | Kintex-7 |
| RF Frequency Range | 10 MHz to 6 GHz |
| Input Channels | 2 |
| Output Channels | 2 |
| Communication Buses | MXIe, Ethernet |
| SFP+ Inputs | 2 (for 10 Gigabit or 1 Gigabit connectivity) |
| Aux I/O Port | Yes (FPGA-controlled) |
| JTAG Connector | USB port (for loading new bitfile with Xilinx iMPACT) |
| PCIe x4 Port | Yes (supports MXI-Express x4 copper cable) |
| GPS Antenna Support | Yes |
| Input Terminals | 2 (RF 0 & RF 1) |
| SMA Female RF Connectors |