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NI FlexRIO Software Defined Radio Bundle

Tunable RF adapter modules that cover 200 MHz to 4.4 GHz Up to 200 MHz real- time bandwidth with more than 100 dB of dynamic range Unified LabVIEW design flow for host, real- time, and FPGA development

Integrated support for your .m file scripts, C libraries, and VHDL IP LabVIEW reconfigurable Virtex-5 SX95T FPGA with DSP48 coprocessing High- speed, low- latency PXI Express x4 (~800 MB/s) connection to the host

Overview
The NI FlexRIO Software Defined Radio Bundle provides an integrated hardware and software solution for rapidly prototyping high- performance wireless communication systems. By combining a state- of-the- art RF front end with high- performance FPGA processing and the rapid prototyping capabilities of NI LabVIEW software, you can prototype faster and significantly shorten time to results with the only complete platform delivering a graphical system design approach that supports the reuse of existing software IP. The unified design flow in LabVIEW simplifies host, real- time, and FPGA programming that scales from design to deployment. Researchers around the world are using this heterogeneous design flow to prototype a wide range of advanced research applications that include MIMO, synchronization of heterogeneous networks, LTE relaying, RF compressive sampling, spectrum sensing, cognitive radio, beamforming, and direction finding. Back to Top

Comparison Tables
Description
NI 5791 and NI PXIe- 7966R for NI FlexRIO NI 5792 and NI PXIe- 7966R for NI FlexRIO NI 5792 and NI PXIe- 7966R for NI FlexRIO

TX/RX
Full Duplex RX TX

Frequency
200 MHz to 4.4 GHz 200 MHz to 4.4 GHz 200 MHz to 4.4 GHz

Bandwidth
100 MHz 200 MHz 200 MHz

Processing
FPGA, Real- Time, and Host FPGA, Real- Time, and Host FPGA, Real- Time, and Host

MIMO
Phase Aligned Phase Aligned Phase Aligned

Latency
S S S

Bus
PXI Express PXI Express PXI Express Back to Top

Application and Technology Wireless Communications Research

Software defined radio platforms are validating the research that will define the next- generation wireless communication standards. Examples include the first 8x8 MIMO LTE advanced PHY prototype achieving 1 Gbit/s using carrier aggregation, and a full end- to-end HD Video link. Leading researchers around the world are developing prototypes using the LabVIEW integrated heterogeneous multiprocessor design flow and the NI FlexRIO Software Defined Radio Bundle to validate their research over a real- world channel.

Example Research Applications

Physical layer prototyping algorithm development MIMO communications and direction finding Relaying and interference alignment research Record and playback of RF signals Spectrum monitoring Standards- based research including LTE-A and 802.11ac

Flexible Hardware Architecture

The NI FlexRIO Software Defined Radio Bundle includes the NI 579x RF adapter module and the NI PXI- 7966R FPGA module for NI FlexRIO. The NI 5791 incorporates a full- duplex direct conversion transmit- and- receive chain covering 200 MHz to 4.4 GHz with up to 100 MHz of real- time bandwidth. The NI 5792 (RX only) and the NI 5793 (TX only) cover 200 MHz to 4.4 GHz with up to 200 MHz of real- time bandwidth. LO input and output ports on all 579x modules allow convenient phase- aligned operation among devices. The NI PXIe- 7695R reconfigurable LabVIEW FPGA target for NI FlexRIO incorporates a large Virtex-5 FPGA with DSP48 coprocessing for high- rate, low- latency applications. PXI Express provides a PCI Express x4 connection back to the system controller allowing up to 800 MB/s of streaming data transfer, and a dedicated peer-to- peer communication bus enables low- latency operation between devices bypassing the system controller. Occupying only a single PXI Express slot, more than eight NI FlexRIO software defined radios can to fit into a single PXI Express chassis for high- density, high- channel- count applications.

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Unified Software Design Flow

The unified software design flow and tight hardware/software integration provided by LabVIEW simplify wireless system development, so you can prototype faster to shorten your time to results. Algorithms designed in LabVIEW for streaming execution with NI USRP (Universal Software Radio Peripheral) can be adapted for use with the NI FlexRIO Software Defined Radio Bundle and easily be ported to the LabVIEW Real- Time Module for deterministic execution on a more deterministic OS. When further optimization is necessary to meet advanced timing requirements, designers use the LabVIEW FPGA Module to move time- critical parts of the algorithm into the FPGA using a common graphical language. The LabVIEW DSP Design Module for LabVIEW FPGA and LabVIEW FPGA IP Builder aid in the prototyping process, providing a higher level of abstraction and ways to optimize implementations to meet throughput requirements. Throughout the design flow, your existing IP can be reused in the model of computation that best describes your algorithms.

Multiprocessor Development Options HostA standard desktop, laptop, or PXI Expressbased computer running Windows and the LabVIEW development environment. Real- TimeA LabVIEW Real- Time deployment target consisting of a PXI Express- based computer booted into the LabVIEW Real- Time OS. FPGAA LabVIEW FPGA deployment target consisting of a large reconfigurable FPGA processor that communicates over the PXI Express backplane to a real- time or host controller.

Integrating IP in LabVIEW
You can choose from a wide variety of RF and communications IP blocks for physical layer communications. These blocks consist of functions and reference designs for host, real- time, and FPGA implementations. Graphical Programming Based on LabVIEWWith integrated analysis functions for a wide range of signal processing and communications functions from filters to fast Fourier transform (FFT) and channel models, you can get started quickly whether youre working on host, real- time, or FPGA implementations. .m File Script SyntaxThe LabVIEW MathScript RT Module helps you efficiently execute . m file syntax in a LabVIEW diagram in Windows and LabVIEW Real- Time OSs, combining both graphical and textual models of computation. With LabVIEW MathScript RT, you can design and implement communications algorithms using the popular . m file script syntax. CImport custom C files wrapped as DLL files in LabVIEW using the Shared Library Node. VI calls are automatically created by supplying the .dll and .h header file to the import wizard. Utilities are also provided for compiling custom C blocks to the LabVIEW Real- Time OS. VHDLThe IP Integration Node helps you add existing VHDL. This node also automatically creates a simulation model for the IP, so you can simulate the FPGA diagram on the development computer. Once you have configured the node, you can use it just like any other LabVIEW node with inputs and outputs. Xilinx CORE Generator IPYou can now drag and drop configurable Xilinx CORE Generator IP blocks directly from the LabVIEW FPGA palette onto the block diagram. This streamlines integrating existing communications, math, and even image or video processing IP using the same IP Integration Node introduced in the LabVIEW 2010 FPGA Module.

Complete SDR System Configurations

A typical complete software defined radio (SDR) prototyping system includes a PXI Express chassis loaded with a PXI Express controller and one or several NI 597x RF adapter modules each connected to NI PXIe- 7966R modules for NI FlexRIO. The controller is typically connected to the development machine, a standard Windows- based computer, using an Ethernet cable. Once you have installed LabVIEW, the LabVIEW FPGA and LabVIEW Real- Time modules, and associated drivers, you can use the controller to run the LabVIEW design environment, compile FPGA code, and deploy applications. Typical Hardware Components

R F Transceiver
RF Receiver RF Transmitter

782510-01

NI 5791

782511-01 782512-01

NI 5792 NI 5793

NI FlexRIO Controller Chassis

781805-01 782340-04 780321-01

NI PXIe- 7966R NI PXIe- 8135 NI PXIe- 1082

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Complete PXI Express System (Controller, Chassis, NI FlexRIO, and RF 5791 Transceiver)

NI SDR Prototyping Platforms NI offers a range of SDR prototyping solutions from affordable to high performance. The following table provides key characteristics of each platform to assist you in choosing the best solution for your application.

Form Factor

Model

Processing

TX/RX

Frequency

MIMO

Bandwidth

Latency

Bus

NI 5791 + NI 7966R NI 5792 + NI 7966R NI 5793 + NI 7966R NI USRP 2920 Host FPGA/RT/ Host RX Only 200 MHz to 4.4 GHz Phase Aligned 200 MHz S PXI Express FPGA/RT/ Host Full Duplex 200 MHz to 4.4 GHz Phase Aligned 100 MHz S PXI Express

FPGA/RT/ Host

TX Only

200 MHz to 4.4 GHz

Phase Aligned

200 MHz

PXI Express 1

Full Duplex

50 MHz to 2.2 GHz

Phase Coherent

20 MHz

1 ms

Gigabit Ethernet

NI USRP2922 Host

Full Duplex

400 MHz 4.4 GHz

Phase Coherent

1 20 MHz 1 ms Gigabit Ethernet

NI FlexRIO Software Defined Radio Bundle Characteristics All characteristics described in this document are based on the manufacturing design. This equipment information is only for product description and is not covered by warranty. This device is not calibrated. Complete Characteristics of the NI 5791R

NI 5791 RF Transceiver Adapter Module for NI FlexRIOCharacteristics

Transmitter

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TX Frequency Range

200 MHz to 4.4 GHz

Instantaneous Real- Time Bandwidth

Up to 100 MHz

DAC (Digital- to- Analog Conversion)

2 channels, 640 MS/s, 16- bit

Dynamic Range

> 105 dB

Receiver
RX Frequency Range 200 MHz to 4.4 GHz

Instantaneous Real- Time Bandwidth

Up to 100 MHz

ADC (Analog- to- Digital Conversion)

2 channels, 130 MS/s, 14- bit

Dynamic Range

> 105 dB

Connections
SMA, 50

TX/RX/LO IN/LO OUT

Auxiliary Digital I/O

12 Pins, HDMI Connector, 3.3 V LVTTL

Power Adapter

6 VDC, 3 A

CLK IN/OUT

SMA, 10 MHz

PPS Input (Pulse per second reference input)

SMA, 3 to 5 V TTL Compatible

Complete Characteristics of the NI 5792R

NI 5792 RF Receiver Adapter Module for NI FlexRIOCharacteristics
RX Frequency Range 200 MHz to 4.4 GHz

Instantaneous Real- Time Bandwidth

Up to 200 MHz

ADC (Analog- to- Digital Conversion)

2 channels, 250 MS/s, 14- bit

Dynamic Range

> 105 dB

Connections
SMA, 50

RX/LO IN/LO OUT

Auxiliary Digital I/O

12 Pins, HDMI Connector, 3.3 V LVTTL

Power Adapter

6 VDC, 3 A

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CLK IN/OUT

SMA, 10 MHz

PPS Input (Pulse per second reference input)

SMA, 3 to 5 V TTL Compatible

Complete Characteristics of the NI 5793R

NI 5793 RF Transmitter Adapter Module for NI FlexRIOCharacteristics
TX Frequency Range 200 MHz to 4.4 GHz

Instantaneous Real- Time Bandwidth

Up to 100 MHz

DAC (Digital- to- Analog Conversion)

2 channels, 250 MS/s (500MS/z with 2x interpolation, I and Q) , 16-bit

Dynamic Range

> 105 dB

Connections
SMA, 50

TX/LO IN/LO OUT

Auxiliary Digital I/O

12 Pins, HDMI Connector, 3.3 V LVTTL

Power Adapter

6 VDC, 3 A

CLK IN/OUT

SMA, 10 MHz

PPS Input (Pulse per second reference input)

SMA, 3 to 5 V TTL Compatible

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NI FlexRIO Software Defined Radio Bundle RF Transceiver Adapter Module for NI FlexRIO RF Transmitter Adapter Module for NI FlexRIO RF Receiver Adapter Module for NI FlexRIO NI PXIe- 7966R - NI FlexRIO FPGA Module (Virtex- 5 SX95T, 512MB RAM)

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782510-01 782512-01 782511-01 781805-01

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