The National Instruments 182801A-002 is a 2-meter MXI-2 cable engineered for high-speed communication between PCI-MXI cards and VXI mainframes in modular test and automation systems. This straight-connector cable integrates extended VXI triggers, interrupts, CLK10, and utility bus signals into a single interface, supporting both VME-MXI-2 and VXI-MXI-2 configurations. Screw-locked connectors at both ends ensure secure pin connections and reliable signal integrity across system boundaries.
Technical Specifications
• Part Number: 182801A-002
• Cable Type: MXI-2 Type M1
• Length: 2 meters
• Connectors: Straight-point MXI-2 connectors (both ends)
• Connector Security: Screw locks for secure pin connections
• Supported Signals: Extended VXI triggers, interrupts, CLK10, SYSFAIL*, SYSRESET*, ACFAIL*
– Key Features
• Single-connector integration of trigger, interrupt, clock, and utility bus signals eliminates multiple cable runs
• Screw-locked connectors prevent accidental disconnection during operation
• Support for daisy-chaining of multiple chassis when paired with appropriate MXI-2 feedthrough connectors
• Alternate Meritec part number identification: 941128-002
– Typical Applications
• Connecting PCI-MXI expansion cards in standard PCs to external VXI mainframes
• VME-to-VXI bridging in distributed measurement systems
• Bus extension across multiple VXI or VME chassis
• Integration of modular VXI instrumentation with host PC-based controllers
– Compatibility & Integration
Designed exclusively for VME-MXI-2 and VXI-MXI-2 system architectures. Compatible with MXI-2 feedthrough connectors for extended bus distribution. Not suitable for standard data acquisition devices or general-purpose boards. VXI-MXI-2 and VME-MXI-2 controller interfaces accept any standard MXI-2 cable connector.
