Chapter 1
Introduction
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NI PXI-8101/8102
Description
The NI PXI-8101/8102 PXI/CompactPCI embedded computer
is a high-performance PXI/CompactPCI system controller.
The NI PXI-8101/8102 controller integrates standard I/O features in
a single unit by using state-of-the-art packaging. Combining an
NI PXI-8101/8102 embedded controller with a PXI-compatible chassis,
such as the NI PXI-1042, results in a fully PC-compatible computer in a
compact, rugged package.
The NI PXI-8101 has an Intel
®
Celeron 575 processor (2.00 GHz
single core processor) with all the standard I/O and a 80 GB (or larger)
hard drive. The NI PXI-8101 RT (Flash HD) version of the NI PXI-8101
has a 4 GB (or larger) Flash hard drive. The NI PXI-8102 has an Intel
®
Celeron Dual-Core T3100 processor (1.9 GHz) with all the standard I/O
and a 80 GB (or larger) hard drive.
The standard I/O on each module includes DVI-I (Digital Video Interface
Integrated Analog/Digital) video, one RS-232 serial port, a parallel port,
two Hi-Speed USB ports, Gigabit Ethernet, a reset button, and a PXI
trigger.
Functional Overview
This section contains functional descriptions of each major logic block on
the NI PXI-8101/8102 embedded computer.
NI PXI-8101/8102 Functional Description
The NI PXI-8101/8102 is a modular PC in a PXI 3U-size form factor.
Figure 1-1 is a functional block diagram of the NI PXI-8101/8102.
Following the diagram is a description of each logic block shown.
