NATIONAL Instruments has launched the highest performance and first multicore NI CompactRIO systems, and its smallest single-board RIO devices.
The NI cRIO-908x systems feature an Intel Core i7 dual-core processor for increased processing power, Xilinx Spartan-6 field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) and the option of a Windows Embedded Standard 7 (WES7) OS configuration for monitoring and control applications.
For high-volume and OEM applications, the new NI sbRIO-9605/06 devices are sized from less than 102.87mm by 96.52mm and offer greater customisation and I/O support than previous versions.
According to National Instruments, the Intel Core i7 dual-core 1.33 GHz processor and up to a Xilinx Spartan-6 LX150 FPGA means the cRIO-908x systems deliver the highest processing power of any CompactRIO product.
The systems are suited for performing complex signal processing and control within applications such as rapid control prototyping, advanced motion control and machine vision.
The units’ peripheral connectivity includes two Gigabit Ethernet ports, a MXI Express port, four USB ports, RS232 and RS485 serial ports and a new CPU eXpansion Module (CXM) that makes it possible to add custom connectivity and expansion to CompactRIO using industry standard protocols.
The new NI Single-Board RIO devices provide a small form factor for the NI RIO platform and are suitable for embedded monitoring and control applications in industries such as energy and medical.
The devices feature a 400 MHz processor and Xilinx Spartan-6 FPGA to provide reliability and performance at a low price point for OEMs. The devices also offer built-in peripherals such as RS232, CAN, USB and Ethernet.
The new devices also feature a high-density and high-bandwidth connecter that gives engineers direct access to the FPGA and processor as well as the ability to add peripherals for further customisation.