The NI PXI-8102 is a high-value embedded controller for PXI and CompactPCI systems, delivering balanced performance for test, measurement, and control applications. Built on an Intel Celeron Dual-Core T3100 processor running at 1.9 GHz with 1 MB L2 cache, it integrates standard PC I/O into a compact form factor, preserving chassis slots for additional instrumentation modules. The controller supports Windows 7 Professional, Windows Vista Business, and Windows XP Professional for Embedded Systems, with options for real-time embedded software deployment.
Technical Specifications
Processor & Memory
• Intel Celeron Dual-Core T3100 at 1.9 GHz, 667 MHz FSB
• Dual-channel 800 MHz DDR2 SDRAM with single SO-DIMM socket
• Standard 1 GB RAM; maximum 4 GB configuration
• Mobile Intel GM45 Express Chipset with ICH9M I/O Controller Hub
Storage & System Bandwidth
• 80 GB minimum 5400 rpm SATA (standard); 4 GB+ SSD (real-time option)
• Maximum system and slot bandwidth: 132 MB/s
Connectivity
• Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000BASE-TX)
• Two Hi-Speed USB ports
• RS-232 serial port and parallel ECP/EPP port
• DVI-I video with simultaneous DVI/VGA output capability; VGA adapter included
• PXI trigger via SMB connector
Physical
• Dimensions: 4.0 cm × 13.0 cm × 21.6 cm
• Weight: 0.645 kg
• Requires 1 system slot and 1 controller expansion slot
– Key Features
• Flexible boot options: internal drive, network PXE, external SCSI, USB, or floppy
• Operating temperature range: 5 to 50 °C
• Storage temperature range: –40 to 65 °C
• Operating humidity: 10% to 90% noncondensing
• Operational shock rating: 30 g peak, half-sine, 11 ms pulse
• Operating vibration: 0.3 grms (5 to 500 Hz); non-operating: 2.4 grms (5 to 500 Hz)
• Maximum altitude: 2,000 m at 25 °C ambient
– Compatibility & Integration
The PXI-8102 integrates directly into PXI chassis architectures, providing Windows-native control and data processing for hybrid measurement systems. Multiple OS configurations support deployment flexibility across standard Windows, embedded Windows, and real-time environments.
