The Keysight M9537A is a single-slot AXIe embedded controller that serves as the processing hub for modular instrumentation systems. Built around an Intel i7-6820EQ quad-core processor running at 2.8 GHz with 8 simultaneous threads, it delivers the computational power required for high-speed data acquisition and signal processing in aerospace, defense, and communications test environments.
Technical Specifications
Processor and Memory
• CPU: Intel i7-6820EQ quad-core, 2.8 GHz, 8 threads, 8 MB L2 cache
• RAM: DDR4-2133, dual 260-pin SODIMM sockets; 8 GB standard, up to 32 GB maximum
• Storage: 240 GB front-removable 2.5″ SATA III SSD (primary); optional 400 GB NVMe SSD with PCIe x4 Gen 3 interface, delivering 2200 MBps read and 900 MBps write speeds
Graphics and Connectivity
• GPU: Integrated Intel HD Graphics 530, 1.7 GB max video memory
• Video outputs: DisplayPort 1.2 (three ports, 3840 × 2160 @ 60 Hz), DVI (1920 × 1200 @ 60 Hz)
• Front panel: Four USB 3.0 ports, two USB 2.0 ports, two Gigabit Ethernet ports, one GP-IB port
• Expansion: x8 Gen 3 PCIe IPASS connector for second AXIe chassis or RAID storage control
Backplane and Power
• AXIe backplane: PCIe Gen 3 x16 link, up to 16 GB/s maximum data bandwidth
• PCIe fabric support: x4 Gen 2 through x16 Gen 3
• Power: 3.5 A @ 48 V nominal input; 166 W power dissipation
Physical Specifications
• Form factor: 1-slot AXIe module
• Dimensions: 30.48 mm (W) × 322.25 mm (H) × 280 mm (D)
• Weight: 2.9 kg
– Key Features
• Eight-core processing with Hyper-Threading for parallel computation
• Dual Gigabit Ethernet for redundant network connectivity
• Triple 4K DisplayPort outputs for multi-monitor configurations
• Removable SSD design enables rapid system refresh
• Optional high-speed NVMe cache for intensive I/O workflows
• Supports up to 32 GB DDR4 memory for large dataset handling
– Compatibility & Integration
The M9537A inserts into slot 1 of M9502A or M9505A AXIe chassis (firmware 1.3.42 or later), or slots 1–6 and 8–14 of the M9514A 14-slot chassis when the M9521A system module occupies slot 7. Operates on Windows Embedded Standard 7 or Windows 10 IoT Enterprise (64-bit).
