Chapter 1
Introduction
PXI-8150 Series User Manual
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Figure 1-2 shows a PXI-8156 model.
Figure 1-2. PXI-8156 Embedded Computer
The PXI-8150 Series controllers are 3U PXI/CompactPCI embedded
computers based on the Peripheral Component Interface (PCI) bus
and Industry Standard Architecture (ISA). These computers are
high-performance, easy-to-use platforms for controlling PCI systems,
featuring complete PXI (PCI eXtensions for Instrumentation)
functionality through interactive utilities and C function calls. In
addition, the PXI-8156 Series has Ethernet capability plus an
IEEE 488.2 interface that is compatible with the NI-488.2 architecture.
The PXI-8150 Series is a custom computer that you install directly in
the system controller slot of your PXI mainframe. An embedded
computer can take full advantage of the PXI high-performance
backplane capabilities and give you direct control of PXI registers,
memory, interrupts, and triggers.
