PXIe-7915

The PXIe-7915 provides a Xilinx Kintex UltraScale FPGA that you can program with LabVIEW or Xilinx Vivado to add signal-processing capabilities to PXI Express systems. Using the x8 Gen 3 PCI Express architecture and peer-to-peer streaming, PXI FlexRIO Coprocessor Modules can stream data to and from other modules in a PXI chassis at up to 7 GB/s without a host controller. You can pair these modules with another PXI instrument, such as a PXI Vector Signal Transceiver, to add functionality, such as running complex algorithms in real-time. The PXIe-7915 KU06 FPGA is ideal for RF applications that require a substantial amount of signal processing.

Applications and Use Cases of PXIe-7915

The PXIe-7915 FlexRIO FPGA Module is a high-end FPGA module for PXI Express systems, built around a Xilinx Virtex-series FPGA. It is designed for ultra-high-speed data processing, custom instrumentation, and deterministic real-time applications, making it suitable for complex systems requiring maximum FPGA performance and I/O flexibility.

1. Ultra-High-Speed Data Processing
PXIe-7915 handles extremely large data streams with minimal latency, enabling real-time processing such as filtering, triggering, FFT, and data compression.

2. FPGA-Based Custom Instrumentation
Allows engineers to build fully customized instruments by implementing acquisition logic, timing control, and processing directly on the FPGA.

3. High-Bandwidth FlexRIO Integration
Works with high-speed FlexRIO adapter modules (ADC/DAC/DIO) for capturing and generating wideband analog and digital signals.

4. Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) & Real-Time Systems
Used in applications requiring deterministic execution and microsecond-level timing, such as control systems and real-time simulation.

5. RF, Radar & Advanced Signal Processing
Applied in RF systems, radar development, and electronic warfare where high throughput and real-time processing are critical.

6. Protocol Emulation & High-Speed Interfaces
Implements custom high-speed interfaces and protocols (e.g., LVDS, JESD-style data paths) for device validation and system integration.

7. Automated Test Equipment (ATE)
Integrated into advanced ATE systems for synchronized, high-speed testing, signal generation, and real-time decision making.