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Introduction
ADLINK Technology, Inc.
Copyright 2008
The ExpressCard-to-PXI Extension Kit implements a ExpressCard
based control of PXI modules. The technology consists of a EC-
8560 card installed in a host computer, a shielded cable, and a
PXI-8565 card installed in the remote PXI chassis. The EC-8560
comes in a ExpressCard/34 footprint and communicates with the
PXI-8565 via a twisted and shielded cable. The PXI-8565 converts
the PCI Express interface into a PCI interface for additional PXI
slots in the extension system.
The link between host laptop computer and the external chassis is
a PCI Express X1 link that represents a dual-simplex communica-
tions channel consisting of two, low-voltage differentially driven
signal pairs. The signaling rate can reach up to 2.5 Gbps in each
direction. Using a shielded and twisted cable, the maximum exten-
sion distance can be up to 7 M without decreasing signal rate.
1.2 Package Contents
ExpressCard-to-PXI Extension Kit
X
EC-8560, packaged separately.
X
PXI-8565 (PCI Express controller for PXI interface)
X
3m extension cable
X
ExpressCard Sustaining Rack
X
User's manual
NOTE:
NOTE:
If any of the items on the contents list are missing or
damaged, contact your ADLINK dealer.
