Chapter 1
Introduction
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The demanding timing and synchronization requirements of
instrumentation systems are met by the integrated features of PXI Express.
Not only are the trigger bus, 10 MHz system reference clock, and star
trigger bus available in PXI retained by PXI Express, but new timing and
synchronization features that include a 100 MHz differential system
reference clock for the synchronization of multiple modules and
three differential star trigger buses for the distribution of precise clock and
trigger signals have been added. Differential timing and synchronization
signals provide PXI Express systems with increased noise immunity and
the ability to transmit clock signals at higher frequencies.
NI PXIe-8100
Description
The NI PXIe-8100 PXI Express/CompactPCI Express embedded computer
is a PXI Express/CompactPCI Express-compatible system controller.
The NI PXIe-8100 controller integrates standard I/O features in a single
unit by using state-of-the-art packaging. Combining an NI PXIe-8100
embedded controller with a PXI Express-compatible chassis, such as the
PXIe-1062Q, results in a fully PC-compatible computer in a compact,
rugged package.
The standard I/O on each module includes VGA video, one RS-232 serial
port, two high-speed USB 2.0 ports, one Gigabit Ethernet connector, a reset
button, and PXI Express triggers.
The NI PXIe-8100 has an Intel Atom Processor D410, Single Channel
DDR2, 667 MHz memory controller, all the standard I/O, and an integrated
solid-state drive.
