does PXIe 5170r support TCLK synchronization?

[meh1011]

I am working on a project which it is needed to synchronize two pxie 5170r module, how can I synchronous that modules using TCLK drivers ? is there any example that used pxie 5170r and TCLK drivers simultaneously? could you please share your experience with me?

thank you   

[2Shanez]

Hi meh1011,

I found there is a page with some triggering examples using the PXIe-5170R module that should provide some insight. 

NI Reconfigurable Oscilloscopes: https://forums.ni.com/t5/Examples-and-IP-for-Software/NI-Reconfigurable-Oscilloscopes/ta-p/3506965

[meh1011]

Hello 2shanez

I found an example for ni-scope modules that that TCLK implemented on it. but I have big problem with it. as you see in picture that attached, this example used ni-scope Express vi, I can't use my own FPGA program in this example. 

could you please help me, how I can change this to loading my own FPGA program. 

Thanks a lot 

[Wild_man]

Hi Meh1011,

The examples linked above show FPGA Extensions for the PXIe-5170R. FPGA extensions will allow you to use the standard Scope VI's and then add application specific FPGA code to do very specific things. Check out this link for more info: An Introduction to Instrument Driver FPGA Extensions. It is focused on the VST, but the general description is valid for the PXIe-5170R as well.

When you discuss creating your own FPGA code, I assume you are referring to using the PXIe-5170R Instrument Design Library (IDL). To my knowledge the IDL does not have native TCLK support. You would have to create the synchronization from scratch if you used them, the FPGA Extensions would likely be the recommended approach.

Thanks,

Alex