NI cRIO-9035 Embedded Controller with Real-Time Processor and Reconfigurable FPGA

The NI cRIO-9035 is a high-performance embedded controller combining a dual-core Intel Atom E3825 processor with a Xilinx Kintex-7 70T FPGA for industrial automation, real-time control, and custom hardware acceleration. This fanless, rugged platform runs NI Linux Real-Time and delivers deterministic performance for advanced monitoring and control tasks. With 1 GB DDR3L DRAM, 4 GB internal storage, and dual gigabit Ethernet ports, it integrates into networked systems. The controller supports LabVIEW, LabVIEW Real-Time Module, LabVIEW FPGA Module, and C/C++ development tools, making it suitable for engineers implementing complex algorithm acceleration and time-critical applications.

– Technical Specifications

Processor and FPGA
• CPU: Intel Atom E3825, dual-core, 1.33 GHz
• Shared L2 Cache: 1 MB
• FPGA: Xilinx Kintex-7 70T with 82,000 logic cells, 82,000 flip-flops, 41,000 6-input LUTs, 240 DSP slices (18 × 25 multipliers), 4,860 kbits embedded block RAM

Memory and Storage
• DRAM: 1 GB DDR3L
• Internal Storage: 4 GB SATA Disk-On-Chip
• Removable Storage: SDHC slot (up to 32 GB)

Connectivity
• Ethernet: 2 ports supporting 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, 1000Base-T (IEEE 802.3)
• RS-232: Maximum 115,200 bps, configurable data/stop bits and parity
• RS-485/422: 60 V DC isolated, supports up to 1.2 km cable runs
• USB: 2× USB 2.0 Host, 1× USB 2.0 Device (480 Mb/s per port)
• Mini DisplayPort: 2560 × 1600 @ 60 Hz

Power
• Input: 9 V to 30 V DC
• Maximum Consumption: 46 W

– Key Features

• Fanless operation for harsh environments
• NI Linux Real-Time 64-bit OS for deterministic execution
• FPGA-based hardware acceleration for time-critical algorithms
• Dual gigabit Ethernet for network integration
• Isolated RS-485/422 serial port prevents ground loops

– Typical Applications

Real-time industrial control systems, distributed I/O processing, custom signal conditioning, edge analytics, and autonomous machine control requiring sub-millisecond responsiveness.

– Compatibility & Integration

Supports LabVIEW 2014 SP1 or later, LabVIEW Real-Time Module, LabVIEW FPGA Module, and C/C++ Development Tools for NI Linux Real-Time Eclipse Edition 2014 or later. Requires NI-RIO Device Drivers February 2015 or later.