The NI PXIe-8384 is a PXI bus extension module that enables the creation of multi-chassis PXI systems connected to the same computerNI. Here are the details:
- Basic Information
- Part Number: 782363-01.
- MXI Communication Level: MXI-Express Gen 2 X8.
- Supported Cable Types: Copper and fiber optic.
- MXI Bandwidth: 4 GB/s.
- Dimensions: 100 x 130 x 22 mm (3.94 x 5.12 x 0.87 inches).
- Weight: 0.25 kg (0.55 lb).
- Power Consumption: 10.5 W.
- Slot Requirements: One PXI Express or CompactPCI Express peripheral slot.
- Functional Characteristics
- Multi-chassis ConnectionNI: It allows users to daisy-chain up to eight PXI chassis to the same system computer, which can be a PXI controller or a PC connected with a device for PXI remote control.
- High-speed Data Transfer: Using X8 Gen 2 PCI Express links, it can transmit data in both directions simultaneously at a maximum rate of 4 Gbps, meeting the needs of high-bandwidth applications.
- Software Transparency: The link is software-transparent, and interconnections do not require programming, which simplifies the process of creating multi-chassis setups.
- Wide Compatibility: It is compatible with PXI Express 1.0 and 2.0 specifications and supports operating systems such as Windows, Linux, and macOS.
- Application Fields: It is suitable for applications requiring high-speed data transfer, such as semiconductor testing, power electronics testing, and automated test equipment (ATE). It can also be used to expand the capabilities of existing PXI systems.
- Price Information: The price varies by distributor. For example, the unit price on Newark Electronics is $3,339.
