The NI MXI Type M1 180758-02 is a 2-meter bus cable designed to interconnect NI MXI-based hardware within measurement and automation systems. This straight-to-straight connector cable operates on the MXIbus (MXI-2 generation), delivering synchronous block data transfers at up to 33 MB/s between MXI-2 devices while maintaining signal integrity across extended system architectures.
Technical Specifications
• Cable Length: 2 meters
• Connector Configuration: Straight-point to straight-point
• Bus Standard: MXIbus (MXI-2 generation)
• Data Transfer Rate: Up to 33 MB/s (synchronous MXI block transfers)
• Bus Architecture: 32-bit, multimaster system bus
• Signal Support: VXI triggers, VXI interrupts, CLK10, and utility bus signals (SYSFAIL*, SYSRESET*, ACFAIL*)
– Key Features
The Type M1 cable extends MXIbus connectivity across remote locations while consolidating trigger, interrupt, and utility signals into a single connector interface. The straight connector design supports linear topologies; daisy-chain configurations requiring multiple MXI devices necessitate additional daisy-chain connector cables.
Signal integrity is optimized for reliable operation within VXI-based measurement systems. The cable interfaces with PCI-MXI-2 boards, which function as MXIbus System Controllers and handle the loading, driving, and timing requirements of connected peripherals.
– Typical Applications
• Connecting remote controllers to VXI mainframes
• Extending MXIbus signals between distributed NI MXI hardware
• Enabling inter-device communication in modular test and automation architectures
• Supporting synchronized data acquisition across multiple MXI-2 instruments
– Compatibility & Integration
This cable integrates with National Instruments MXI-2 boards and PCI-MXI-2 interface boards. It is suitable for VXI system architectures where local CPU connectivity and remote mainframe control require MXIbus extension. The Type M1 configuration is optimized for point-to-point connections; systems requiring multiple device interconnection should incorporate appropriate daisy-chain accessories.
