The NI VXI-1394 (FireWire) VXIbus Interface connects PCI-based computers to VXIbus systems via IEEE 1394, enabling standard PCs to function as embedded VXI controllers. The complete kit includes a PCI-1394 plug-in board, VXI-1394 Slot 0 module, IEEE 1394 cable, and NI-VXI/NI-VISA software for instrument control, data acquisition, and system debugging.
Technical Specifications
• Bus Interface: IEEE 1394 (FireWire) to PCI host connection
• Data Transfer Rate: Up to 400 Mb/s across IEEE 1394 link; 11 Mbytes/s sustained throughput
• Module Form Factor: Single C-size VXI slot; 9.187 in. × 13.386 in.; approximately 2 lbs
• VXIbus Functionality: Slot 0 controller with register-based initialization, CLK10 generation, interrupt line and trigger detection across all VXIbus lines
• IEEE 1394 Configuration: Supports up to 16 devices on chain; maximum cable length 72 m; up to 12 W power delivery
• VXIbus Configuration Space: 64 B
• Chassis Compatibility: C-size and D-size VXI mainframes (D-size deployments do not support P3 connector functions) – Key Features • Hot plug-in capability for device addition without system shutdown
• Direct data transfer from VXI instruments to computer RAM
• VXIplug&play standards compliant
• Multiple IEEE 1394 ports on module for daisy-chain expansion
• Bundled NI-VXI and NI-VISA software; applications execute without modification across these frameworks – Typical Applications Remote VXI instrument control, high-speed data acquisition from modular VXI devices, distributed test system architectures, and VXI mainframe integration into desktop computing environments. – Compatibility & Integration • Operating Systems: Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows Me, Windows 98
• Software Frameworks: NI-VXI, NI-VISA, LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, Measurement Studio
• Hardware Interfaces: PCI host adapter; IEEE 1394 VXIbus bridge
