National Instruments NI PCIe-8361 User Manual
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Introduction
This chapter describes your VXI-MXI-Express Series controller interface
kit, lists what you need to get started, and includes a brief description of the
hardware and software.
kit, lists what you need to get started, and includes a brief description of the
hardware and software.
The VXI-MXI-Express Series controller interface kits link a
PCI Express-based host computer to the VXIbus using the National
Instruments MXI-Express (x1) interface. These kits make your computer
perform as though it were plugged directly into the VXI backplane, giving
it the capabilities of an embedded computer.
PCI Express-based host computer to the VXIbus using the National
Instruments MXI-Express (x1) interface. These kits make your computer
perform as though it were plugged directly into the VXI backplane, giving
it the capabilities of an embedded computer.
The National Instruments VXI-MXI-Express Series controllers include the
NI VXI-8360T and any kit containing the NI VXI-8360T. The controllers
are C-sized VXI modules which plug into your VXI mainframe. The
VXI-8360T incorporates functionality allowing the extension of the 8 TTL
backplane triggers and CLK10 between multiple chassis through
convenient front panel connectors.
NI VXI-8360T and any kit containing the NI VXI-8360T. The controllers
are C-sized VXI modules which plug into your VXI mainframe. The
VXI-8360T incorporates functionality allowing the extension of the 8 TTL
backplane triggers and CLK10 between multiple chassis through
convenient front panel connectors.
Several different MXI-Express (x1) interfaces are available with the
VXI-MXI-Express Series controller.
VXI-MXI-Express Series controller.
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NI PCIe-8361 is a single port (x1) PCI Express to MXI-Express
interface board. This board plugs into an available PCI Express slot
in the host computer.
interface board. This board plugs into an available PCI Express slot
in the host computer.
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NI PCIe-8362 is a two port (x1) PCI Express to MXI-Express interface
board. This board plugs into an available PCI Express slot in the host
computer.
board. This board plugs into an available PCI Express slot in the host
computer.
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NI ExpressCard-8360 is a (x1) ExpressCard/34 MXI-Express interface
module that will work in both an ExpressCard/34 and ExpressCard/54
slot. With the ExpressCard interface, hybrid VXI systems can be built
using National Instruments PXI and PXIe-based host computers. The
NI ExpressCard-8360 can also be used to bring mobile/laptop control
to the VXI system.
module that will work in both an ExpressCard/34 and ExpressCard/54
slot. With the ExpressCard interface, hybrid VXI systems can be built
using National Instruments PXI and PXIe-based host computers. The
NI ExpressCard-8360 can also be used to bring mobile/laptop control
to the VXI system.
Kits that include a MXI-Express interface board also include a 3 m (x1)
MXI-Express cable. 1 m and 7 m cables are also available and can be
purchased separately.
MXI-Express cable. 1 m and 7 m cables are also available and can be
purchased separately.