The NI PXI-8108 is a high-performance embedded controller for PXI and CompactPCI systems, designed for demanding test, measurement, and data acquisition applications. Built around an Intel Core 2 Duo T9400 processor running at 2.53 GHz with 6 MB L2 cache, it delivers dual-core performance in a compact form factor. The controller supports up to 4 GB of dual-channel DDR2 SDRAM and includes configurable storage options ranging from 80 GB SATA drives to solid-state alternatives up to 250 GB. A Mobile Intel GM45 Express chipset with integrated GPU provides video output via DVI-I connector, with dual-monitor capability available through additional adapters. Standard interfaces include Gigabit Ethernet, four USB 2.0 ports, RS-232 serial, ECP/EPP parallel port, integrated GPIB controller, and an ExpressCard/34 slot for I/O expansion.
Technical Specifications
• Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T9400, 2.53 GHz, dual-core, 6 MB shared L2 cache
• Memory: Dual-channel 800 MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-6400); standard 1 GB, maximum 4 GB
• Storage: 80 GB SATA HDD (5400 rpm) or SSD options (32 GB, 250 GB SATA)
• Graphics: Mobile Intel GM45 Express Chipset with integrated GPU; DVI-I output supporting digital and analog monitors
• Connectivity: 1 × Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45), 4 × USB 2.0, 1 × RS-232 serial (9-pin), 1 × ECP/EPP parallel (36-pin), integrated IEEE 488 GPIB, ExpressCard/34 slot, watchdog/trigger SMB
• Operating Temperature: 5 to 50 °C (standard) or 0 to 55 °C (extended)
– Key Features
• Dual-core multitasking architecture supports parallel task execution
• Multiple storage configurations for standard and extended-temperature environments
• Integrated GPIB and RS-232 legacy instrument connectivity
• ExpressCard expansion slot enables custom I/O modules
• DVI-I interface with adapter-based dual-monitor support
– Typical Applications
• Real-time test automation and data acquisition systems
• Intensive signal analysis and processing workloads
• System-level hardware and software development platforms
• Networked measurement and control infrastructure
– Compatibility & Integration
Official OS support includes Windows 7 Professional, Windows Vista Business, and Windows XP Professional for Embedded Systems. Windows 10 installation is possible but peripheral driver functionality may be limited. NI-VISA and NI-488.2 drivers ship standard. Real-time deterministic execution is available through LabVIEW Real-Time Module or LabWindows/CVI Real-Time modules.
