The NI PXI-8105 is an embedded controller for PXI and CompactPCI systems designed to execute demanding modular instrumentation and data acquisition workloads. Built around an Intel Core Duo T2500 dual-core processor running at 2.0 GHz with a 667 MHz front-side bus, it delivers simultaneous multitasking on the Intel 945GM Express chipset. The controller supports up to 4 GB of dual-channel 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM across two SO-DIMM sockets and includes either 30 GB or 60 GB storage depending on model variant. Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 provides DVI-I video output with included VGA adapter. Rich I/O includes four Hi-Speed USB ports, Gigabit Ethernet, GPIB controller, RS-232 serial, parallel port (ECP/EPP), and ExpressCard/34 expansion slot for additional peripherals. Runs Windows XP Professional by default; compatible with Windows 2000 and Windows Vista. Occupies one system slot plus three controller expansion slots within a PXI chassis.
Technical Specifications
• Processor: Intel Core Duo T2500, 2.0 GHz dual-core
• Front-side bus: 667 MHz
• Chipset: Intel 945GM Express
• Memory: Dual-channel 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM; 2 × SO-DIMM sockets; standard 512 MB; maximum 4 GB
• Storage: SATA or PATA hard drive; 30 GB (extended temperature) or 60 GB (standard models)
• Graphics: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950; DVI-I output
• Expansion: 1 × ExpressCard/34 slot
• Interfaces: 4 × USB; 1 × Gigabit Ethernet; 1 × GPIB; 1 × RS-232; 1 × parallel (ECP/EPP); 1 × PXI Trigger; 1 × watchdog/trigger SMB
• Dimensions: 3.2 × 5.1 × 8.5 inches
• Weight: 2.1 lbs
• Operating temperature: 5 to 50 °C (basic); 0 to 55 °C (extended)
• Storage temperature: −40 to 65 °C (basic); −40 to 85 °C (extended)
– Key Features
• Dual-core architecture enables parallel task execution within a compact PXI form factor
• Upgradeable memory to 4 GB supports data-intensive test applications
• Integrated graphics and multiple I/O interfaces eliminate need for external expansion cards in many configurations
• ExpressCard/34 slot allows addition of gigabit Ethernet or custom peripheral I/O
• Extended temperature variant extends operating range to 0–55 °C for field deployments
– Typical Applications
• Modular test automation and data acquisition systems
• Real-time instrumentation control in PXI chassis architectures
• Multi-threaded measurement and parameter logging
– Compatibility & Integration
Operating system support includes Windows XP Professional (default), Windows 2000, and Windows Vista. User-defined or multiple operating systems may be installed. Note: With 4 GB installed, approximately 3.3 GB may be reported as usable memory depending on OS configuration. DVI-I to VGA adapter is included for monitor connectivity.
