PXI Systems - Discussions

PXI = Compact PCI + eXtensions for Instrumentation

• PXI is an Open Standard, introduced by NI in 1997 ;
• PXI System Alliance formed www.pxisa.org
• Now more than 60 members;
• 8 PXI slots per segment 3U or 6U cards;
• PXI hardware extensions are:
10MHz clock, Star trigger, Trigger Bus 8 lines, Local Bus 13 lines

• PCI device drivers by OS;

PXI compatibilities
• With PCI full electrical and software;
• With CompactPCI full electrical, mechanical and software;
Alternatives to PXI
• PC Instruments, GPIB and VXI;
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PXI works together with other standards

Host to Slave Link Module

or Embedded Controller CompactPCI
Modules Modules

PXI System
Desktop PC
bus
B

M
PI

XI
G

Stand-alone VME or VXI System

Instrument
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PXI Product Availabilities
• IP, PMC, PC-MIP Carriers
• SCSI • Oscilloscopes
• Ethernet • Digital Multimeters
• PCMCIA • Serial Data Analyzers
• CAN • MXI-2 Kits for VXI/VME
• DeviceNET • GPIB
• RS-232, RS-485 • Switch Multiplexers
• Multifunction I/O • Motion Control
• High-Speed Digital I/O • Receiver Interconnect Devices
• Image Acquisition • Digital Signal Processing
Applications
• PC-based platforms
• Measurements and Automation
• Test systems
• Small Data Acquisition Systems

Do we need PXI System? Feedback from EPTAB members is needed.

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