Chapter 1
Introduction
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NI PXI-8104
Description
The NI PXI-8104 PXI/CompactPCI embedded computer is a
high-performance PXI/CompactPCI system controller. The NI PXI-8104
controller integrates standard I/O features in a single unit by using
state-of-the-art packaging. Combining an NI PXI-8104 embedded
controller with a PXI-compatible chassis, such as the NI PXI-1042, results
in a fully PC-compatible computer in a compact, rugged package.
Note
The NI PXI-8104 controller will not function in the NI PXI-1020 or NI PXI-1025
chassis.
The standard I/O on each module includes DVI-I (Digital Video Interface
Integrated Analog/Digital) video, one RS-232 serial port, a parallel port,
four Hi-Speed USB ports, Gigabit Ethernet, a reset button, and a PXI
trigger.
The NI PXI-8104 has an Intel
®
Celeron M 440 (1.86 GHz single core
processor), all the standard I/O, and a 60 GB (or larger) hard drive.
Functional Overview
This section contains functional descriptions of each major logic block on
the NI PXI-8104 embedded computer.
NI PXI-8104 Functional Description
The NI PXI-8104 is a modular PC in a PXI 3U-size form factor. Figure 1-1
is a functional block diagram of the NI PXI-8104. Following the diagram
is a description of each logic block shown.
