The NI PXI-8119 is a high-performance embedded controller for modular instrumentation and data acquisition within PXI systems. Built around the Intel Core i7-3610QE quad-core processor, it delivers 2.3 GHz base performance with Turbo Boost reaching 3.3 GHz single-core, 3.2 GHz dual-core, and 3.1 GHz quad-core. The 6 MB L2 cache and configurable memory architecture support demanding real-time applications.
Technical Specifications
Processor & Memory
• Intel Core i7-3610QE quad-core processor
• Base clock: 2.3 GHz; Max Turbo: 3.3 GHz (single-core), 3.2 GHz (dual-core), 3.1 GHz (quad-core)
• L2 Cache: 6 MB
• 1600 MHz single-channel DDR3 SDRAM: 4 GB standard, upgradeable to 8 GB via SO-DIMM
Storage
• Standard: 250 GB SATA hard drive at 7200 rpm
• Extended temperature/24/7 operation: 80 GB SSD option
Connectivity
• 2 x Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000BASE-TX)
• 6 x USB 2.0 Hi-Speed ports
• Integrated GPIB (IEEE 488) controller
• 1 x RS-232 serial port
• 1 x IEEE 1284 ECP/EPP parallel port
• 2 x DisplayPort video outputs
• 1 x ExpressCard/34 expansion slot
• PXI trigger bus (integrated)
System Performance
• System bandwidth: 132 MB/s
• Slot bandwidth: 132 MB/s
Physical & Environmental
• Form factor: 3U PXI module (8.1 cm × 13 cm × 21.6 cm; 2.91 lb)
• Operating temperature: 5 °C to 50 °C (standard), 0 °C to 55 °C (extended)
• Storage temperature: -40 °C to 65 °C
– Key Features
• Quad-core processing with dynamic Turbo Boost for variable workloads
• Dual Gigabit Ethernet for network redundancy and high-speed data streaming
• Multiple legacy interfaces (GPIB, RS-232, parallel) for instrument integration
• Upgradeable memory and storage configurations for future scalability
• DisplayPort dual-display capability for monitoring and control interfaces
– Typical Applications
• Processor-intensive data acquisition and analysis
• Real-time control and automation in modular test systems
• Multi-instrument coordination via integrated GPIB and trigger bus
• Extended-temperature deployments in industrial and environmental testing
– Compatibility & Integration
Designed for PXI chassis deployment (such as NI PXI-1042). Supports Windows 7 Professional (32/64-bit) and Windows XP Professional for Embedded Systems. Compatible with NI LabVIEW Real-Time Module on supported RT versions.
