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Figure 9. PXI Module and PXI Express Compatible Module
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1. Standard PXI Switch Module
2. PXI Express Compatible Switch Module
A hybrid slot compatible PXI module can operate in the following slots:
•
A Standard PXI slot or an NI PXI/PXI Express chassis
• A Hybrid slot compatible PXI module
Note
Unlike hybrid slot compatible modules, PXI cards can only operate in
standard PXI slots.
Hybrid slot compatible PXI modules preserve the following features:
Table 6. Hybrid Slot Compatibility PXI Module Features
Software compatibility Hybrid slot compatibility requires no changes to existing
applications and/or driver software.
Specifications Hybrid slot compatibility does not alter module specifications.
PXI communication Hybrid slot compatibility supports existing PXI timing and PXI
triggering capabilities.
Refer to your NI PXI/PXI Express chassis documentation to determine which slots are PXI
slots, PXI Express slots, or PXI Express Hybrid slots.
Related Information
Refer to the PXI Systems Alliances for the defined modifications to incorporate PCI Express
signaling into PXI.
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