PXIe-1085
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- NI PXIe-1085 Chassis with 16 Hybrid Peripheral Slots
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PXIe, short for PXI Express, brings high-speed PCI Express communication to modular test and measurement systems. National Instruments PXIe hardware combines instrument modules, shared timing resources, and centralized computer control within a compact chassis. The family supports applications ranging from production testing and semiconductor characterization to aerospace validation and synchronized data acquisition. Engineers can configure each system around specific measurements, channel counts, and signal types instead of assembling separate benchtop instruments.
A typical system includes a chassis, an embedded controller or compatible remote control interface, and measurement modules. The eight-slot PXIe-1082, available under part number 780321-01, provides four hybrid peripheral slots, two PXIe peripheral slots, and one system timing slot, alongside its controller slot. Larger configurations can use the eighteen-slot PXIe-1085. An embedded controller such as the PXIe-8840 runs applications inside the chassis, while MXI-Express configurations connect suitable systems to an external computer.
The PXIe family encompasses multiple NI product series. X Series multifunction modules combine analog acquisition, analog output, digital I/O, and counters. For example, the PXIe-6363, part number 781056-01, provides 32 single-ended or 16 differential analog inputs with 16-bit resolution, four analog outputs, and 48 digital I/O lines. SC Express modules integrate sensor-specific signal conditioning; the PXIe-4353 supports 32 thermocouple channels with 24-bit conversion. FlexRIO hardware, including the PXIe-7975R paired with a compatible adapter module, enables custom FPGA-based measurement and processing.
Specialized instruments broaden the platform beyond data acquisition. The PXIe-5162 captures high-frequency waveforms, while the PXIe-4081, part number 783130-01, provides 7½-digit digital multimeter measurements. RF instruments such as the PXIe-5840 vector signal transceiver support signal generation and analysis. The PXIe-6674T adds precision clock generation and trigger routing for coordinated measurements.
Compatibility requires more than matching the PXIe prefix. Hybrid slots accept PXIe modules and hybrid-compatible PXI modules, but PXIe modules cannot operate in conventional PXI-only peripheral slots. Available bandwidth depends on the controller, chassis topology, PCI Express generation, and module connections. Power, cooling, occupied slot width, and trigger routing also influence system design. Shared reference clocks support synchronization, but applications must configure compatible timing and triggering rather than assume automatic alignment.
Software is selected by instrument function, not simply by the PXIe interface. NI-DAQmx supports compatible acquisition modules, NI-SCOPE controls supported oscilloscopes, and NI-DMM serves digital multimeters. LabVIEW enables measurement programming, while TestStand organizes automated test sequences. Match driver releases to the hardware, operating system, and development environment before deploying applications.
Apex Waves helps customers source NI PXIe hardware for expanding test systems and maintaining established installations. When requesting a quote, identify the model, ordering part number, required accessories, and calibration needs. Checking operating system and driver compatibility before replacement helps preserve existing software investments and avoid unnecessary changes to validated test procedures.
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