PXIe-7911

The PXIe-7911 is a PXI FlexRIO Coprocessor Module from National Instruments, designed for FPGA-based signal processing, real-time data handling, high-speed data streaming, and PXI Express automated test systems. The module features a Xilinx Kintex UltraScale KU035 FPGA and an x8 Gen 3 PXI Express interface, making it suitable for applications that require moderate FPGA processing resources and high-bandwidth communication inside a PXI chassis.

The NI PXIe-7911 helps engineers add custom processing capability to PXI Express test platforms. Its FPGA can be programmed using LabVIEW FPGA or Xilinx Vivado, allowing users to implement custom algorithms, triggering, filtering, data reduction, and real-time signal processing functions. This makes the PXIe-7911 useful for systems where data must be processed before it is transferred to the host computer.

Using x8 Gen 3 PCI Express architecture and peer-to-peer streaming, the PXIe-7911 FlexRIO Coprocessor Module can transfer data directly between compatible PXI modules. This reduces the workload on the host controller and helps improve system performance in applications that require real-time analysis, continuous data streaming, or fast communication between instruments. The module supports streaming rates up to 7 GB/s, making it a practical solution for high-throughput PXI Express systems.

The National Instruments PXIe-7911 can be used with other PXI instruments, including vector signal transceivers, digitizers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, RF modules, and other FPGA-based modules. By adding the PXIe-7911 to a PXI system, users can expand the processing capability of the platform and run custom algorithms directly in hardware. This is useful for applications such as RF signal processing, communication system validation, protocol analysis, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and automated measurement acceleration.

The PXIe-7911 KU035 FPGA is suitable for applications that require flexible FPGA processing without needing the largest FPGA configuration. Compared with higher-end FlexRIO coprocessor modules, the PXIe-7911 provides a balanced option for users who need FPGA reconfigurability, high-speed PXI Express connectivity, and reliable real-time processing capability. Because the FPGA can be reconfigured through software, the same module can be adapted for different test and measurement requirements.

In system integration, the NI PXIe-7911 is designed for compatible PXI Express chassis and supports the modular PXI architecture. It can be used in synchronized multi-instrument test systems where timing, triggering, and high-speed data transfer are important. This makes the module suitable for research laboratories, production test systems, RF and wireless validation platforms, semiconductor test systems, and custom automated test environments.

Overall, the NI PXIe-7911 PXI FlexRIO Coprocessor Module is a flexible FPGA-based processing module for PXI Express systems. With its Xilinx Kintex UltraScale KU035 FPGA, x8 Gen 3 PXI Express interface, LabVIEW FPGA and Xilinx Vivado support, and peer-to-peer streaming up to 7 GB/s, the PXIe-7911 is well suited for real-time signal processing, high-speed data streaming, and advanced automated test applications.