Chapter 1
Introduction
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Figure 1-2 shows a PXI-8156B model.
Figure 1-2.
PXI-8156B Embedded Computer
The PXI-8150B 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-8156B has Ethernet capability plus an IEEE 488.2 interface that is
compatible with the NI-488.2 architecture.
The PXI-8150B 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.
