National Instruments myRIO-1950 User Manual

USER GUIDE AND SPECIFICATIONS
NI myRIO-1950
The National Instruments myRIO-1950 is an embedded reconfigurable I/O (RIO) device that
students can use to design control, robotics, and mechatronics systems. This document contains
pinouts, connectivity information, dimensions, mounting instructions, and specifications for the
NI myRIO-1950.
Figure 1. NI myRIO-1950
1 Reset Button
2 Power Connector
3 Device USB Connector
4 Host USB Connector
5 Mounting Hole Connected to Chassis Ground (x6)
6LEDs
7 DDR3 Memory
8User Button
9 MXP Connector B, Pin 1
10 Processor/FPGA
11 MXP Connector A, Pin 1
POWER
STATUS
LED 0
LED 1
LED 2
LED 3
1
11
9
10
2 3 4
5
6
7
8

National Instruments myRIO-1950 Specifications

General

Processor	Dual-core ARM Cortex-A9
Operating Temperature	0 °C to 55 °C
Connectivity	USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi (optional)
Analog Output Channels	2
Digital I/O	40
USB Ports	2
Ethernet	10/100 Mbit/s
Clock Rate	667 MHz (Processor)
Wi-Fi	Optional
Accelerometer	3-axis
FPGA	Xilinx Zynq-7000 series
Analog Input Channels	8

Summary

Safety, ESD, and EMC

Safety Information

General safety precautions and handling instructions for the NI myRIO-1950.

Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines

Guidelines for ensuring proper electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) performance.

ESD Warning

Precautions against electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage to sensitive components.

Hardware Overview and Interfaces

Hardware Overview

Description of the NI myRIO-1950 components and their functions.

Connector Pinouts

Details of signals and pin assignments for MXP connectors A and B.

Analog Input Channels

Explanation of the analog input topology and available channels.

Analog Output and Accelerometer

Details on analog output channels, accelerometer, and data conversion formulas.

DIO Lines

Description of digital I/O lines, pullup resistors, and secondary functions.

Control, Status, and Specifications

UART Lines

Details on UART receive and transmit lines, their electrical characteristics.

Control Features (Reset, Button, LEDs)

Using the Reset button, Button0, and understanding LED indications.

Status LEDs and USB Host Port

Interpreting LED status and using the USB host port for peripherals.

System Specifications

Comprehensive technical specifications for processor, memory, FPGA, I/O, and more.

Physical, Environmental, and Compliance

Physical Dimensions

Detailed physical dimensions and mounting hole information.

Connecting Devices

Instructions for connecting external sensors and actuators to MXP connectors.

Power Requirements and Environmental

Details on power supply, operating conditions, and environmental factors.

Safety and Compliance

Safety standards, EMC compliance, CE compliance, and hazardous location information.

Warranty and Support

Information on product warranty, support resources, and environmental management.