The NI PXI-8840 and PXI-8840 RT are high-performance embedded controllers designed for demanding test, measurement, and control applications in industrial environments. Both models integrate powerful processing capabilities within a compact four-wide 3U PXI Express form factor, offering modularity and expandability through the PXI standard.
The PXI-8840 is available in two processor configurations: an Intel Core i7-5700EQ quad-core variant (2.6 GHz, up to 8 GB/s bandwidth) or an Intel Core i5-4400E dual-core option (2.7 GHz, 2 GB/s bandwidth). Both support Intel Hyper-Threading and Turbo Boost technologies. The PXI-8840 RT features a dedicated Intel Core i5-4400E dual-core processor (2.7 GHz base, 3.3 GHz Turbo Boost) optimized for deterministic real-time operation with LabVIEW Real-Time Module 2013 or later.
Technical Specifications
Processing and Memory
• PXI-8840 (Quad-Core): Intel Core i7-5700EQ (2.6 GHz) or Core i5-4400E (2.7 GHz); 3 MB L2 cache; standard 4 GB DDR3L, up to 8 GB DDR3L (PC3 12800)
• PXI-8840 RT: Intel Core i5-4400E (2.7 GHz base, 3.3 GHz single-core Turbo); 3 MB L2 cache; 4 GB DDR3L single-channel 1600 MHz
Storage
• Standard: 250 GB Serial ATA (5400 rpm) or 320 GB HDD
• Extended Temperature/24/7 option: 80 GB minimum SATA SSD or 250 GB SATA (5400 rpm)
Connectivity
• Two Gigabit Ethernet ports (10/100/1000BASE-TX)
• Two USB 3.0 ports, four USB 2.0 ports
• Two DisplayPort 1.2 connectors
• One RS-232 serial port
• IEEE 488 GPIB controller
• PXI Trigger Bus I/O (external SMB connector)
– Key Features
• Deterministic real-time operation (RT variant)
• Intel Hyper-Threading creates up to eight virtual cores (quad-core models)
• System bandwidth up to 8 GB/s (i7 variant)
• Extended temperature option: 0 °C to 55 °C (MIL-PRF-28800F Class 3 compliant)
• Weight: 2.77 lb (PXI-8840), 2.91 lbs (PXIe-8840)
– Typical Applications
Automated test systems, real-time measurement and control, industrial process monitoring, and modular instrument platforms requiring high processing performance with deterministic timing.
– Compatibility & Integration
One system slot plus three controller expansion slots in PXI Express chassis. Operating temperature range: 5 °C to 50 °C (standard); 0 °C to 55 °C (extended option).
