1/6 www.ni.com Back to Top Back to Top Technical Sales (866) 531-6285 [email protected]Last Revised: 2014-11-06 07:14:55.0 NI USRP RIO Data Sheet 2x2 MIMO RF transceivers with independently tunable options from 50 MHz to 6 GHz 40 MHz per channel real-time bandwidth featuring up to 80 dB of dynamic range Optimized RF performance with corrections for DC offset, I/Q imbalance, and amplitude accuracy when using NI LabVIEW FPGA Module Large reconfigurable DSP-oriented Xilinx Kintex-7 (410T) FPGA Unified NI LabVIEW design flow for host and FPGA Integrated support for your .m file scripts, C libraries, and VHDL IP High-speed, low-latency PCI Express x4 (~800 MB/s) connection to the host Windows 8/7/XP support Included software: NI-USRP driver and NI-RIO for the LabVIEW FPGA Module Required software: NI LabVIEW (32-bit) and LabVIEW FPGA Module for FPGA programming Recommended LabVIEW add-ons: Modulation Toolkit, MathScript RT Module, FPGA IP Builder, and Digital Filter Design Toolkit Overview The NI USRP™ RIO software defined radio (SDR) platform provides an integrated hardware and software solution for rapidly prototyping high-performance wireless communication systems. Each USRP RIO device has two RF transceivers and a large Xilinx Kintex-7 (410T) FPGA in a half-1U rack-mountable form factor. The Kintex-7 FPGA is a reconfigurable LabVIEW FPGA target that incorporates DSP48 coprocessing for high-rate, low-latency applications. With the flexible hardware architecture and the LabVIEW unified design flow, researchers can prototype faster and significantly shorten time to results. Researchers around the world are using this design flow to prototype a wide range of advanced research applications that include multiple input, multiple output (MIMO); synchronization of heterogeneous networks; LTE relaying; RF compressive sampling; spectrum sensing; cognitive radio; beamforming; and direction finding. Comparison Tables Model Frequency Real-Time Bandwidth Integrated GPS Receiver Frequency Accuracy NI USRP-2940R 50 MHz to 2.2 GHz 40 MHz per Channel — 2.5 ppm NI USRP-2942R 400 MHz to 4.4 GHz 40 MHz per Channel — 2.5 ppm NI USRP-2943R 1.2 GHz to 6 GHz 40 MHz per Channel — 2.5 ppm NI USRP-2950R 50 MHz to 2.2 GHz 40 MHz per Channel Included 25 ppb (unlocked) NI USRP-2952R 400 MHz to 2.2 GHz 40 MHz per Channel Included 25 ppb (unlocked) NI USRP-2953R 1.2 GHz to 6 GHz 40 MHz per Channel Included 25 ppb (unlocked) Application and Technology Massive MIMO 5G PHY/MAC research Waveform prototyping Cell networks/wireless/NFC For user manuals and dimensional drawings, visit the product page resources tab on ni.com.
2x2 MIMO RF transceivers with independently tunable options from 50 MHz to 6 GHz
40 MHz per channel real-time bandwidth featuring up to 80 dB of dynamic range
Optimized RF performance with corrections for DC offset, I/Q imbalance, andamplitude accuracy when using NI LabVIEW FPGA Module
Large reconfigurable DSP-oriented Xilinx Kintex-7 (410T) FPGA
Unified NI LabVIEW design flow for host and FPGA
Integrated support for your .m file scripts, C libraries, and VHDL IP
High-speed, low-latency PCI Express x4 (~800 MB/s) connection to the host
Windows 8/7/XP support
Included software: NI-USRP driver and NI-RIO for the LabVIEW FPGA Module
Required software: NI LabVIEW (32-bit) and LabVIEW FPGA Module for FPGAprogramming
Recommended LabVIEW add-ons: Modulation Toolkit, MathScript RT Module, FPGAIP Builder, and Digital Filter Design Toolkit
OverviewThe NI USRP™ RIO software defined radio (SDR) platform provides an integrated hardware and software solution for rapidly prototyping high-performance wirelesscommunication systems. Each USRP RIO device has two RF transceivers and a large Xilinx Kintex-7 (410T) FPGA in a half-1U rack-mountable form factor. The Kintex-7 FPGA isa reconfigurable LabVIEW FPGA target that incorporates DSP48 coprocessing for high-rate, low-latency applications. With the flexible hardware architecture and the LabVIEWunified design flow, researchers can prototype faster and significantly shorten time to results. Researchers around the world are using this design flow to prototype a wide range ofadvanced research applications that include multiple input, multiple output (MIMO); synchronization of heterogeneous networks; LTE relaying; RF compressive sampling;spectrum sensing; cognitive radio; beamforming; and direction finding.
Comparison Tables
Model Frequency Real-Time Bandwidth Integrated GPS Receiver Frequency Accuracy
NI USRP-2940R 50 MHz to 2.2 GHz 40 MHz per Channel — 2.5 ppm
NI USRP-2942R 400 MHz to 4.4 GHz 40 MHz per Channel — 2.5 ppm
NI USRP-2943R 1.2 GHz to 6 GHz 40 MHz per Channel — 2.5 ppm
NI USRP-2950R 50 MHz to 2.2 GHz 40 MHz per Channel Included 25 ppb (unlocked)
NI USRP-2952R 400 MHz to 2.2 GHz 40 MHz per Channel Included 25 ppb (unlocked)
NI USRP-2953R 1.2 GHz to 6 GHz 40 MHz per Channel Included 25 ppb (unlocked)
Application and Technology
Massive MIMO
5G PHY/MAC research
Dynamic spectrum access
Waveform prototyping
Cell networks/wireless/NFC
RADAR (prototypes/detection)
For user manuals and dimensional drawings, visit the product page resources tab on ni.com.
Unified Software Design Flow With LabVIEW, LabVIEW FPGA, and the NI-USRP Driver
NI USRP RIO devices work with the NI-USRP software driver, which provides functions (LabVIEW VIs) forhardware and software configuration with tools to open and close sessions and perform read and write operations.Algorithms designed in LabVIEW using the NI-USRP driver for previous NI USRP devices seamlessly run on theNI USRP RIO platform.
USRP RIO devices also are shipped with a sample LabVIEW FPGA project. The project is an effective startingpoint for implementing algorithms on the FPGA. Taking advantage of the unified LabVIEW design flow and thesample project, you can increase performance by moving time-critical parts of the algorithm into the FPGA.Complementary tools for advanced digital signal processing (DSP) design with LabVIEW FPGA such as theLabVIEW FPGA IP Builder aid in the prototyping process by analyzing and optimizing performance.
Figure 2. LabVIEW-Based Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing Transmitter With .m File Script Integration
Integrating IP in LabVIEW
You can access a wide variety of IP for RF and wireless communications through the functions and referencedesigns for host and FPGA-based implementations.
LabVIEW-Based Graphical Programming
Integrated analysis functions for a variety of signal processing and communications techniques—from filters tofast Fourier transforms and channel models—cover a wide range of applications that you can implement on thehost, in real time, or on the FPGA.
.m File Script Syntax
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.m File Script Syntax
With the LabVIEW MathScript RT Module, you can efficiently execute the .m file syntax in a LabVIEW diagram.You can design and implement communications algorithms using the popular .m file script syntax.
C/C++
Import custom C files wrapped as DLL files in LabVIEW using the Shared Library Node. VI calls are automaticallycreated by supplying the .dll and .h header file to the import wizard.
VHDL
The IP Integration Node offers a way to add existing VHDL code to LabVIEW. This node also automaticallycreates a simulation model for the IP, so you can simulate the FPGA diagram on the development computer.Once configured, you can use the IP Integration Node like any other LabVIEW node with inputs and outputs.
Xilinx CORE Generator IP
You can move 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 thesame IP Integration Node introduced in the LabVIEW 2010 FPGA Module.
Complete SDR System Configurations
A typical USRP RIO SDR system includes the following:
A host computer that can be a desktop, laptop, or PXI Express controller
MXI Express x4 interface card and a cable to connect to the NI USRP RIO device
LabVIEW with the LabVIEW FPGA Module
Figure 3. USRP RIO System Components
NI USRP RIO System Components
Part # Description
783146-01 NI USRP-2940R, 50 MHz to 2.2 GHz Software Radio Kit
783147-01 NI USRP-2942R, 400 MHz to 4.4 GHz Software Radio Kit
783148-01 NI USRP-2943R, 1.2 GHz to 6 GHz Software Radio Kit
783150-01 NI USRP-2950R, 50 MHz to 2.2 GHz + GPS Clock Software Radio Kit
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NI SDR Prototyping Platforms
NI offers a range of SDR prototyping solutions from affordable to high performance. The following table provides key characteristicsof each platform to help you choose the best solution for your application.
Form Factor Model Processing TX/RX Frequency GPSDO MIMO Bandwidth Latency
NI 579x +
NI FlexRIOFPGA/Host
Full
Duplex
200 MHz to
4.4 GHz
PXI
Option
Phase
Aligned100 MHz µS
NI USRP
RIOFPGA/Host
Full
Duplex
2
Channels
Options
From
50 MHz to 6
GHz
Integrated
Option
Phase
Coherent40 MHz µS
NI
USRP-292xHost
Full
Duplex
Options
From
50 MHz to 6
GHz
NoPhase
Coherent20 MHz 1 ms
NI
USRP-293xHost
Full
Duplex
Options
From
50 MHz to 6
GHz
YesPhase
Coherent20 MHz 1 ms
783151-01 NI USRP-2952R, 400 MHz to 4.4 GHz + GPS Clock Software Radio Kit
783152-01 NI USRP-2953R, 1.2 GHz to 6 GHz + GPS Software Radio Kit
Connectivity Kits
783487-01 PCI Express—MXI-Express Interface Kit for USRP RIO
783488-01 PXI Express—MXI-Express Interface Kit for USRP RIO
783489-01 ExpressCard Slot—MXI-Express Interface Kit for USRP RIO
Accessories
783490-01 International Power Cords for USRP RIO
783491-01 GPIO Connection Kit for USRP RIO
783492-01 USRP RIO 1U Rack Mount (2 USRP RIO Devices)
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Compliance
This device is intended for use in an engineering teaching or research laboratory environment for communicationssystem design. It is the responsibility of the operator to use this device in a way that complies with all local lawsand regulations. Users are responsible for operating the device only at frequencies and transmit powers they areauthorized to use.
This device complies with FCC Part 15 Emissions; Class A.
Technical Support and 1-Year Extendable Warranty
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NI also offers service programs that provide automatic upgrades to your application development environment andhigher levels of technical support. Visit .ni.com/ssp
Repair and Extended Warranty
NI offers complete repair services for our products. Express repair and advance replacement services are alsoavailable. We provide extended warranties to help you meet project life-cycle requirements. Visit .ni.com/services
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NI system assurance programs are designed to make it even easier for you to own an NI system. These programs include configuration and deployment services for your NI PXI,CompactRIO, or Compact FieldPoint system. The NI Basic System Assurance Program provides a simple integration test and ensures that your system is delivered completelyassembled in one box. When you configure your system with the NI Standard System Assurance Program, you can select from available NI system driver sets and applicationdevelopment environments to create customized, reorderable software configurations. Your system arrives fully assembled and tested in one box with your software preinstalled.When you order your system with the standard program, you also receive system-specific documentation including a bill of materials, an integration test report, a recommendedmaintenance plan, and frequently asked question documents. Finally, the standard program reduces the total cost of owning an NI system by providing three years of warrantycoverage and calibration service. Use the online product advisors at ni.com/advisor to find a system assurance program to meet your needs.
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NI measurement hardware is calibrated to ensure measurement accuracy and verify that the device meets its published specifications. To ensure the ongoing accuracy of yourmeasurement hardware, NI offers basic or detailed recalibration service that provides ongoing ISO 9001 audit compliance and confidence in your measurements. To learn moreabout NI calibration services or to locate a qualified service center near you, contact your local sales office or visit ni.com/calibration.
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While you may never need your hardware repaired, NI understands that unexpected events may lead to necessary repairs. NI offers repair services performed by highly trainedtechnicians who quickly return your device with the guarantee that it will perform to factory specifications. For more information, visit ni.com/repair.
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