The NI PXIe-8360 is a PXI Express remote control module that establishes high-bandwidth connections between a host PC and PXI chassis systems using a PCI Express x1 link. Operating over MXI-Express copper cables up to 7 meters in length, this module enables transparent control of PXI and CompactPCI systems with a data transfer rate of 250 MB/s, making it ideal for distributed test architectures and remote instrument control.
Technical Specifications
Interface and Connectivity
• MXI-Express x1 interface with 250 MB/s bandwidth
• Maximum cable length: 7 meters
• PCI Express to PCI bridge protocol
• Copper MXI-Express x1 cable support
Physical Dimensions
• Module size: 10.0 cm × 16.0 cm (3.9 in. × 6.3 in.)
• Weight: 0.17 kg (0.37 lb) typical
• Occupies one PXI Express system slot
Power Consumption
• +3.3 V: 2.5 A typical, 3 A maximum
• +5 V: 10 µA typical, 3 mA maximum
• +12 V: 750 µA typical, 1 mA maximum
• +5 VAUX: 0.3 A typical, 0.4 A maximum
• −12 V: 0 A typical, 0 A maximum
Environmental Performance
• Operating temperature: 0 to 55 °C
• Storage temperature: −40 to 71 °C
• Operating humidity: 10 to 90% noncondensing
• Maximum altitude: 2,000 m at 25 °C ambient
• Operating shock: 30 g peak, half-sine, 11 ms pulse
• Nonoperating vibration: 5 Hz to 500 Hz, 2.4 grms
Emissions Compliance
• Class A per EN 61326-1, EN 55011, AS/NZS CISPR 11, FCC 47 CFR Part 15B, and ICES-001
– Key Features
• Fully compatible with PXI-5 Express Hardware Specification, Revision 1.0
• Transparent bridging for legacy PXI and CompactPCI system control
• Low-latency data transfer optimized for real-time applications
• Industrial-grade environmental specifications
• Pollution Degree 2 rated for controlled indoor environments
– Compatibility & Integration
The PXIe-8360 integrates into PXI Express chassis and enables remote operation of existing PXI/CompactPCI platforms through a single MXI-Express link. The module bridges host PC PCI Express ports to distributed chassis architectures, supporting multimodule configurations and mixed-generation PXI systems.
