National Instruments 783638-01 PXI High-Speed Serial Instrument

Part number 783638-01 from National Instruments is the descriptive part number for the PXIe-6591 PXI High-Speed Serial Instrument. Equipped with 2 GB of memory from a single bank, this device is designed to verify, test, and interface with test serial protocols. The reconfigurable Xilinx Kintex-7 FPGA featured on the 783638-01 allows the user to customize features based on the specific application’s needs. This FPGA has a theoretical max data rate of 10.5 GB/s. For additional flexibility, the instrument can be programmed using NI’s LabVIEW FPGA Module.

The front panel of the 783638-01 boasts a wide variety of connectors for various applications. Two mini-SAS HD connectors, labeled Port 0 and Port 1, features 4 TX and 4 RX channels per port (for a total of 8). The SMA Connector located on the front panel, labeled “CLK IN/OUT”, provides the device with AC coupling and a nominal input impedance of 50 Ω. The Digital Data & Control of the 783638-01 utilize a VHDCI connector, featuring 20 channels.

Designed with a Gen 2×8 PXI Express form factor, the dimensions of the 783638-01 measure 18.3 cm × 13.0 cm × 2.0 cm(7.4 in. × 5.1 in. × 0.8 in.). When operational, the serial instrument should be used only in temperatures ranging from 0 °C to 45 °C with a noncondensing relative humidity range of 10% to 90%. When not in use, the device should be stored in a storage temperature range of -40 °C to 71 °C with a relative humidity range of 5% to 95%. In terms of shock and vibration, the device can withstand a peak operating shock of 30 g and random vibrations ranging from 5 Hz to 500 Hz. The 783638-01 weighs 414 g (14.0 oz).