The NI MXI Type M2 180760-02 is a 2-meter bus cable that provides high-speed connectivity between VXI/VME systems and PC-based control platforms. It enables direct communication between VXI modules and PCI interfaces, supporting daisy-chaining of multiple mainframes for expanded system architecture. The MXI-2 connector integrates all eight TTLTRG lines, seven interrupt lines, CLK10, and utility bus signals (SYSFAIL*, SYSRESET*, ACFAIL*) into a single interface, eliminating the need for separate extension cables.
Technical Specifications
• Part Number: 180760-02
• Cable Type: MXI-2 Type M2
• Length: 2 Meters
• Data Transfer Rate: 33 MB/s maximum synchronous block throughput
• Signal Lines: Eight TTLTRG lines, seven interrupt lines, CLK10, utility bus signals
• Connectors: Straight-point connector and right-angle daisy-chain connector
• Electrical Compliance: FCC Part 15 Class A; Canadian DOC radio noise emissions limits
– Key Features
• Integrated INTX Cable (Interrupt and Timing Extension) bus structure consolidates trigger, interrupt, and utility signals
• Daisy-chain capable for connecting multiple VXI/VME mainframes
• Synchronous data transfer architecture optimized for deterministic timing
• Right-angle connector option for space-constrained installations
– Typical Applications
• Integration of VXI-based modular test systems with PC-hosted control architectures
• Multi-mainframe VXI/VME configurations requiring synchronized trigger and interrupt distribution
• Laboratory and industrial environments demanding reliable, noise-compliant interconnection
– Compatibility & Integration
Compatible with VXI-MXI-2, VME-MXI-2, and PCI-MXI-2 interfaces. Not suitable for standard PC-based data acquisition devices or boards lacking MXI-2 port architecture.
