The NI VXIpc-850 is a 166 MHz Pentium-based embedded controller for VXIbus systems. It delivers direct processor control over VXI registers, memory, interrupts, and triggers via a PCI-based local bus interface. The 2-slot C-Size module combines modular construction with a finely designed metal enclosure, supporting memory configurations from 16 MB to 128 MB and storage options ranging from 810 MB to 6 GB hard drive or 4 GB Compact Flash.
Technical Specifications
• Processor: 166 MHz Pentium
• Memory: 16–128 MB
• Storage: 810 MB–6 GB hard drive or 4 GB Compact Flash
• VXIbus Interface: PCI-controlled with MITE-based circuitry and MANTIS ASIC for arbitration and trigger management
• Form Factor: 2-slot C-Size module
• Dimensions: 9.187 × 13.386 inches
• Weight: ~5.5 lbs
– Key Features
• VXIplug&play compliant architecture
• Modular logic blocks: CPU Card, System I/O, ISA Expansion Slot, PCI Expansion Slot
• Full-duplex clock and trigger routing via SMB connectors (CLK10, external clock input)
• Standard GPIB (IEEE 488.2), Ethernet (ISA-based RJ-45), SCSI, parallel, dual PS/2, video, PCMCIA, and speaker interfaces
• Dual clock sources with internal oscillator and external SMB connector
– Typical Applications
VXI-based test systems, automated measurement platforms, instrument control environments requiring high-speed processor integration with modular I/O expansion.
– Compatibility & Integration
Full support for National Instruments LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, NI-VXI, NI-VISA, and NI-488.2 software. Compatible with PC-based development tools and VXI high-performance backplane capabilities.
