The NI 182802A-002 MXI-2 Type M2 Cable is a 2-meter interconnect for high-speed communication between PCI-based computers and MXI-2 devices in VXI and VME systems. It enables direct MXIbus connectivity between PCI modules and VXI instrumentation, supporting synchronous block data transfers up to 33 MB/s. The cable features a straight-point connector on one end and a right-angle daisy-chain connector on the other, permitting multiple MXI-2 devices to be linked in cascade configuration. This cable can function as the MXIbus System Controller when deployed in multi-device architectures.
Technical Specifications
• Cable Type: MXI-2 Type M2
• Length: 2 meters
• Connector Configuration: Straight-point to right-angle daisy-chain
• Data Transfer Rate: Up to 33 MB/s synchronous block transfers
• Interface Standard: MXI-2 (superset of MXI protocol)
– Key Features
• Right-angle daisy-chain connector enables series connection of multiple MXI-2 devices
• Direct PCI-to-MXIbus linking without intermediate adapters
• System Controller capability for multi-device MXIbus architectures
• 2-meter length accommodates standard rack and chassis configurations
– Typical Applications
• VXI modular instrument systems requiring PCI host connectivity
• VME-based test platforms with MXI-2 interface cards
• Multi-chassis VXI configurations with daisy-chained expansion
• High-speed synchronous data transfer between distributed instrumentation modules
– Compatibility & Integration
This cable connects to any MXI-2 connector on VXI-MXI-2 and VME-MXI-2 interface cards. It is not compatible with standard data acquisition devices, boards without MXI-2 connectors, or legacy MXI-1 equipment.
