The NI 182803A-004 is a 4-meter MXI-2 Type MXI2-3 cable engineered for high-speed communication between VXI and VME systems. This cable connects MXI-2 interface boards to mainframes via right-angle point and daisy-chain connectors, enabling multi-chassis configurations with transparent interrupt support. The MXI-2 bus carries VXI triggers, VXI interrupts, CLK10, and utility bus signals (SYSFAIL*, SYSRESET*, ACFAIL*), supporting data transfer rates up to 38 Mbytes/s maximum DMA transfer using D64.
Technical Specifications
• Cable Type: MXI-2 Type MXI2-3
• Length: 4 meters
• Connectors: Right-angle point connector to right-angle daisy-chain connector
• Maximum DMA Transfer Rate: 38 Mbytes/s (D64)
• Bus Signals: VXI triggers, VXI interrupts, CLK10, SYSFAIL*, SYSRESET*, ACFAIL*
• Shielding: Shielded interface cables recommended to maintain FCC operational authority
– Key Features
• Daisy-chaining support for linked multi-mainframe systems
• Compatible with MXIbus System Controller function when paired with appropriate interface boards
• Facilitates transparent interrupts between connected mainframes
• Extends standard VME signals with comprehensive VXI control and utility bus capabilities
– Typical Applications
• Multi-chassis VXI and VME system expansion
• PC integration of VXI modules with PCI-hosted systems
• Data communication between distributed test and measurement configurations
– Compatibility & Integration
Connects to NI VXI-MXI-2 and VME-MXI-2 interfaces. Compatible with MXI-2 computer interfaces including PCI-MXI-2. Operates with National Instruments NI-VXI bus interface software for multi-mainframe control and programming.
