The NI PXIe-7846 (typically associated with part number 784143-01) is a PXI Express Multifunction Reconfigurable I/O (RIO) Module featuring a Kintex-7 FPGA. This type of module allows users to customize its functionality using the LabVIEW FPGA Module for high-performance onboard processing and direct control of I/O signals.

Here’s a summary of its key features and specifications:

Key Features:

• FPGA-Based Reconfigurability: Features a user-programmable Xilinx Kintex-7 160T FPGA for custom hardware implementation of control algorithms, signal processing, and communication protocols.
• Analog Inputs:
  • Number of Channels: 8 single-ended or 4 differential analog input channels.
  • Resolution: 16-bit.
  • Maximum Sample Rate: 500 kS/s per channel.
  • Input Range: Software-selectable: ±10 V, ±5 V, ±2 V, ±1 V.
  • Dedicated A/D converter (ADC) per channel for independent timing and triggering.
• Analog Outputs:
  • Number of Channels: 8 analog output channels.
  • Resolution: 16-bit.
  • Maximum Update Rate: 500 kS/s per channel.
  • Output Range: Software-selectable: ±10 V.
• Digital I/O:
  • Number of Lines: 48 bidirectional digital I/O lines.
  • Compatibility: 3.3 V/5 V TTL/CMOS.
  • Data Rate: Up to 10 MHz (software-dependent).
• Timing and Synchronization:
  • Integrated timing and synchronization features through the PXI Express backplane.
  • Dedicated clocks and trigger lines for precise control.
• PXI Express Interface: High-bandwidth interface for fast data streaming to and from the host controller.
• LabVIEW FPGA Module Compatibility: Enables graphical programming of the onboard FPGA for custom hardware implementation.

Typical Applications:

• Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing: Simulating real-world systems for testing embedded controllers.
• Custom protocol communication: Implementing non-standard or proprietary communication interfaces.
• Sensor simulation: Generating complex sensor signals for testing electronic systems.
• High-speed control: Implementing fast and precise control algorithms directly on the FPGA.
• Data acquisition with onboard processing: Performing real-time analysis and reduction of acquired data.
• Custom instrumentation: Creating specialized measurement and control instruments.