The NI PXI-8106 is a 2.16 GHz dual-core embedded controller housed in a compact PXI 3U form factor for high-speed data acquisition, signal processing, and real-time control in test and measurement systems. Built around an Intel Core 2 Duo T7400 processor with 4 MB L2 cache and 667 MHz front-side bus, this module delivers deterministic performance in industrial and laboratory environments.
Technical Specifications
Processor & Memory
• CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo T7400 at 2.16 GHz, dual-core architecture
• L2 Cache: 4 MB
• RAM: 512 MB standard (DDR2 SDRAM, 667 MHz, dual-channel); expandable to 4 GB via 2 × SO-DIMM sockets
• Storage: 30 GB or larger 2.5-inch SATA/IDE hard drive
Connectivity
• USB: 4 × Hi-Speed ports
• Ethernet: 10/100/1000BASE-TX (Gigabit)
• Serial: 1 × RS-232 (9-pin DSUB)
• Parallel: 1 × IEEE 1284 ECP/EPP (36-pin)
• Video: DVI-I with analog VGA compatibility
• GPIB: Integrated IEEE 488 controller
• ExpressCard: 1 × ExpressCard/34 slot
• PXI Trigger: SMB connector
Power & Physical
• Voltages: +3.3 V, +5 V (DC and standby), +12 V, -12 V
• Dimensions: 3.2 × 5.1 × 8.5 inches; 2.1 lbs
• Graphics: Intel GMA 950
• Chipset: Mobile Intel 945GM Express (GMCH) with ICH7M (I/O controller)
Environmental
• Operating Temperature: 5 to 50 °C
• Storage Temperature: -40 to 65 °C
• Maximum Altitude: 2,000 m
• Pollution Degree: 2 (indoor use)
– Key Features
• CompactPCI-based PXI backplane interface for modular expansion
• Dual-core processing enables parallel task execution and multithreaded applications
• Integrated GPIB and multiple I/O standards reduce external interface hardware
• Supports Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7
– Typical Applications
• Automated test systems requiring embedded control and data logging
• Signal processing and FFT-intensive measurement tasks
• Real-time supervisory control in PXI instrument racks
• GPIB-based legacy instrument integration
– Compatibility & Integration
Operates in PXI-compatible chassis including the NI PXI-1042 (not compatible with PXI-1020 or PXI-1025). Supports NI-DAQmx, LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, Measurement Studio, and NI-VISA for streamlined driver and software integration.
