The National Instruments PXI-PCIe8362 x1 MXI-Express Kit provides high-performance remote control of PXI and CompactPCI systems from a host desktop or server PC equipped with a PCI Express slot. The kit delivers software-transparent connectivity, allowing PXI modules to function as direct PCI extensions without custom driver development or application-level programming changes.
Technical Specifications
PCIe-8362 Host Board
• Interface: PCI Express Gen 1 x1
• PCI Express links: 2 × x1 lanes
• Sustained throughput: 110 MB/s (single chassis), 160 MB/s (dual chassis)
• Theoretical maximum throughput: 250 MB/s
• Board dimensions: 3.91 × 2.8 inches
• Board weight: 0.11 lb
• Connector: 18-pin PCI Express x1 DSUB cable connector
• PCIe specification compliance: Revision 1.0a
• Slot compatibility: x1, x4, x8, and x16 PCI Express slots
PXIe-8360 Remote Control Module
• Function: PCI Express-to-PCI bridge for PXI system control
• Installation: Slot 1 of compatible PXI chassis
MXI-Express Cable (Included)
• Type: Copper cable
• Length: 3 meters
• Communication level: MXI-Express Gen 1 x1
• Connectors: 18-pin Molex TDP™
• Available lengths: 1 meter, 3 meters, 7 meters
– Key Features
• Control up to two PXI systems simultaneously using one PCIe-8362 board with two PXIe-8360 modules
• Cabled PCI Express architecture enables low-latency data transfer
• Software transparency eliminates custom driver requirements
• Compatible with both PXI and PXI Express chassis
• Windows operating system support
• Hot-swap precaution: cable removal during operation may cause errors or system hangs
– Typical Applications
Remote instrumentation and data acquisition using modular PXI systems. Desktop PC or server-based control of distributed PXI Express and PXI chassis without internal slot requirements.
– Compatibility & Integration
Works with any desktop computer or server featuring PCIe slots. Compatible with Microsoft Windows environments. The kit includes the host adapter card, remote module, and 3-meter interconnect cable for immediate deployment.
