The NI 190957-03 is a 3-meter MXI-4 copper cable that establishes a high-bandwidth PCI-to-PCI bridge between a host computer and PXI or CompactPCI systems. The cable delivers transparent connectivity, allowing PXI modules to operate as native PCI devices without additional software configuration. Built for reliability in electrically noisy environments, the MXI-4 implements error checking and resend mechanisms to ensure data integrity across the link.
Technical Specifications
• Cable Length: 3 meters
• Peak Data Transfer Rate: 132 MB/s
• Sustained Data Transfer Rate: 78 MB/s
• Serial Data Rate: 1.5 Gbit/s
• Signaling Voltage Support: 3.3 V and 5 V PCI
• Connector Type: Screw-in connectors
• Cable Material: Copper
• Maximum Cable Length (MXI-4 system): 10 meters
– Key Features
• Error checking and resend protocols enhance data integrity
• Software and hardware transparency—PXI modules function as direct PCI peripherals
• Supports up to 255 bus segments in a PCI hierarchy
• Screw-in connectors provide secure, reliable termination
• Rated for operation in industrial and electromagnetically challenging environments
– Typical Applications
• Direct control of PXI systems from PCI host computers
• Multichassis PXI system configuration and linking
• High-speed data acquisition and instrumentation networking
– Compatibility & Integration
• Host Interface: PCI bus (PCI Specification Revision 2.2 or later)
• Target Interfaces: PXI chassis and CompactPCI systems
• PXI Hardware Specification: Revision 1.0 or later
• Supported Modules: Works with NI PXI-8331 and NI PXI-8336 MXI-4 cards
• MXI-4 Configuration: Must be used as a pair of PXI cards or as a PCI card paired with a PXI card
