The NI PXI-8820 is a 3U PXI Express embedded controller built around an Intel Celeron 1020E dual-core processor running at 2.2 GHz with 2 MB L2 cache. Designed for test, measurement, and automated control applications, it delivers deterministic performance in industrial PXI systems with configurable memory up to 8 GB DDR3/DDR3L SDRAM and storage options ranging from 80 GB to 250 GB SATA drives.
Technical Specifications
• Processor: Intel Celeron 1020E dual-core, 2.2 GHz, 2 MB L2 cache
• Memory: Single SO-DIMM socket, 1333 MHz DDR3/DDR3L SDRAM; standard 2 GB, expandable to 8 GB
• Storage: SATA notebook drives—250 GB (5400 RPM) standard, 80 GB (5400 RPM) for extended temperature/24/7 operation; SSD supported for reliability in extreme temperatures
• System Bandwidth: 132 MB/s controller, 250 MB/s per slot, up to 1 GB/s aggregate (2 GB/s in PXI Express systems)
• Interfaces: Gigabit Ethernet (1×), USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (4×), DisplayPort (1×), RS-232 serial (1×), IEEE 1284 parallel port (1×), watchdog/trigger SMB connector
• Power Consumption: +3.3 V (1.9 A typical / 2.4 A max), +5 V (0.7 A typical / 1.9 A max), +12 V (2.3 A typical / 2.5 A max), +5 VAux (0.55 A typical / 0.66 A max)
• Form Factor: 3U PXI Express module, 2-slot
• Weight: 0.85 kg
• Operating Temperature: 5 °C to 50 °C
– Key Features
• Active-cooled design for continuous operation in industrial environments
• PXI and PXI Express compatibility with hybrid slot support for both PCI and PCI Express signaling
• Configurable operating systems: Windows 7 Professional, Windows XP Professional SP3 Embedded, LabVIEW Real-Time, or NI Linux Real-Time
• Standard NI-488.2 and NI-VISA driver support
– Typical Applications
Data acquisition systems, instrument control, automated test sequences, and real-time measurement in demanding thermal and operational environments.
– Compatibility & Integration
Fully compatible with PXI Express Specification 1.0 and legacy PXI chassis. Accepts both 32-bit and real-time configurations; integrates with NI measurement and control software stacks.
