National Instruments NI-6581 Digital I/O adapter module
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NI-6581

The NI-6581 is a 100 MHz, 54-line single-ended digital I/O adapter for NI FlexRIO FPGA-based digital instrumentation.

ManufacturerNational Instruments
ModelNI-6581
Part Number780565-01
Product TypeDigital I/O adapter module
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Digital interface54 single-ended lines
Clock capability100 MHz
FPGA module supportPXI-795xR and PXIe-796xR only
Manufacturer part number780565-01
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Used with an NI FlexRIO FPGA module, the NI-6581 supports programmable digital pattern generation and acquisition. NI demonstrates independent generation and acquisition timing with this adapter.

PFI lines can carry control signals or serve as additional data lines; NI confirms that they share the electrical characteristics of the main data lines.

  • FPGA-based digital pattern generation and acquisition.
  • PFI lines usable for control or data.
  • Supports SHC68-C68-D4 and C68-C68-D4 cabling.
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Channel organization48 data plus 6 PFI; 27 lines per connector
Front-panel data connectorsTwo 68-pin VHDCI
Data direction controlPer 8-bit port
Nominal digital output impedance50 Ω
Documented logic levels1.8, 2.5, 3.3; 5.0 requires external supply V
Maximum clock toggle rate100 at reference voltage ≥3.3 V MHz
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National Instruments

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NI FlexRIO

FPGA instrumentation platform

NI-6581

Digital I/O adapter

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Supported FPGA module families: NI PXI-795xR and NI PXIe-796xR.

Do not apply NI-6581B FPGA compatibility claims to the NI-6581.
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Which FPGA modules support the NI-6581?

NI specifies PXI-795xR and PXIe-796xR FPGA modules only.

Can the PFI lines be used as data lines?

Yes. NI confirms that the NI-6581 PFI lines can be used for data as well as control signals.

Which digital cables does NI list for this adapter?

NI lists SHC68-C68-D4 and C68-C68-D4 cables for the NI-6581.

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