The NI PXI-8176 is an embedded controller for CompactPCI and PXI systems, built around a 1.26 GHz Intel Pentium III processor with 512 KB on-die cache. This compact platform delivers 30 W typical power consumption and scales to 44 W maximum, making it suitable for data acquisition and measurement applications across industrial environments. The controller combines a Windows-based operating system with native support for LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, and NI-DAQ driver software, enabling rapid development and deployment of test systems.
Technical Specifications
• Processor: Intel Pentium III, 1.26 GHz
• Cache: 512 KB on-die advanced transfer cache
• Memory: 128 MB SDRAM standard, expandable to 256 MB
• Storage: Integrated Fast Ultra ATA100 hard drive (10 GB or larger), 1.44 MB 3.5-inch floppy drive
• Graphics: VGA with Dynamic Memory Video Technology (DMVT); supports 1280 × 1024 at 24-bit color and 1600 × 1200 at 256 colors
• Power Consumption: 30 W typical, 44 W maximum
• Dimensions: 3.2 × 5.1 × 8.5 inches
• Weight: 2.6 lbs
– Key Features
• Two USB ports and integrated Ethernet for network connectivity
• Integrated GPIB and dual serial ports for legacy instrument control
• ECP/EPP parallel port (LPT) and standard VGA output
• PS/2 keyboard/mouse interface with automatic USB-to-PS/2 adapter activation in compatible PXI chassis
• 1 system slot and 3 controller expansion slots for peripheral integration
– Compatibility & Integration
The PXI-8176 integrates directly into PXI-1020 and PXI-1025 chassis and operates within any standard PXI or CompactPCI system. Full compatibility with NI measurement software ecosystem includes Measurement Studio and NI-VISA alongside primary development frameworks.
