The NI 182803A-002 is a 2-meter MXI-2 Type MXI2-3 cable engineered for high-performance interconnection between computer systems and National Instruments data acquisition hardware. Featuring right-angle point and daisy-chain connectors, this cable supports synchronous MXI block protocol with maximum data throughput of 33 MB/s between two MXI-2 devices. The MXI-2 standard provides a performance superset of previous MXIbus products, enabling reliable system expansion in multi-device configurations.
Technical Specifications
• Cable Type: MXI-2 Type MXI2-3
• Length: 2 meters
• Point Connector: Right-angle
• Daisy-chain Connector: Right-angle
• Protocol Support: MXI-2 (superset of MXI)
• Maximum Data Throughput: 33 MB/s (synchronous MXI block transfers)
– Key Features
• Right-angle connectors on both ends reduce spatial footprint in confined installations
• Daisy-chain architecture enables seamless expansion of multi-device MXI-2 systems
• Synchronous MXI block protocol ensures deterministic, high-speed data transfers
• Direct compatibility with VXI-MXI-2 and VME-MXI-2 interfaces
– Typical Applications
• High-performance communication in test and measurement systems
• Data acquisition hardware interconnection
• Automation and control system integration
• Multi-chassis VXI and VME system expansion
– Compatibility & Integration
This cable connects to VXI-MXI-2 and VME-MXI-2 interfaces. When integrated with PCI-MXI-2 computer interfaces, straight-point connectors are typically required; right-angle connectors may necessitate an MC connector extender for space-constrained layouts. The PCI-MXI-2 acts as a bus translator, converting PCI signals to MXIbus signals and functioning as a VXIbus device from the MXIbus perspective.
