PXIE-1073 NI 5-Slot PXI Express Chassis with MXI-Express

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PXIE-1073 NI 5-Slot PXI Express Chassis with MXI-Express

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Product Description (Detailed Explanation)

The PXIe-1073 provides a high-bandwidth backplane for PXI Express and PXI hybrid-compatible modules. Its most defining characteristic is the built-in cabled PCI Express x1 link. By using a compatible PCIe-to-PXIe adapter (like the PCIe-8361) and a Thunderbolt or MXI-Express cable, a standard desktop computer serves as the system’s “brain.”

This design saves one physical slot (Slot 1), leaving all 5 slots available for peripheral I/O modules such as DAQ cards, oscilloscopes, or serial interfaces. It is an ideal solution for engineers who need the performance of PXI Express but have limited bench space or budget.

Product Parameters (Technical Specifications)

Product Advantages (Key Benefits)

• Integrated Link: Eliminates the cost and space of a standalone PXIe embedded controller module.

• Compact Footprint: Small enough for desktop use or portable test kits, yet powerful enough for industrial-grade measurements.

• Hybrid Slot Support: Allows for the use of both modern PXI Express modules and legacy PXI modules (those designed for hybrid slots), protecting your hardware investment.

• Cost-Efficient: One of the most affordable entry points into the PXI Express ecosystem for high-speed data streaming.

• Ease of Use: Recognized by NI MAX (Measurement & Automation Explorer) as a remote PCI bridge, making software setup straightforward.

Precautions (Important Notes)

• Cable Sequencing: Always power on the PXIe-1073 chassis BEFORE powering on the host computer. If the computer starts first, it may fail to enumerate the PCIe bridge, and the chassis will not be recognized.

• Slot 1 Constraint: Because the controller is integrated into the backplane, you cannot install a standard PXIe Embedded Controller (like a PXIe-8840) into this chassis.

• Throughput Limits: The x1 Gen1 PCIe link limits the total system bandwidth to 250 MB/s. If you are using multiple high-speed digitizers or RF modules, ensure your total data rate does not exceed this bottleneck.

• Cooling Clearance: Ensure the air intake at the bottom and exhaust at the rear are not blocked to prevent thermal shutdown.

Product Applications (Typical Use Cases)

• Portable Field Testing: Used by field engineers for on-site diagnostics of aerospace or automotive systems where a laptop-controlled PXI system is necessary.

• University Labs: Ideal for research environments that require precise timing and synchronization but operate on limited budgets.

• Production Line Testing: A compact ATE (Automated Test Equipment) solution for verifying electronic components or PCBAs.

• Data Logging: Long-term structural health monitoring where a desktop PC is used to log data from multiple PXI-6229 or PXIe-6363 modules.

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