The NI VXIpc-872 is a Pentium III–based VXI controller delivering embedded processing power for demanding instrumentation and control applications. Operating at 450 MHz with 512 KB of Level 2 cache, this dual C-size slot module provides direct access to VXI backplane resources through custom MITE and MANTIS ASICs. The system supports PC133 memory expansion to 512 MB, offers multiple I/O interfaces including 10/100BaseTX Ethernet, Wide Ultra SCSI-3, IEEE 488.2 GPIB with HS488 protocol support, and USB connectivity. An Intel 82815 chipset with Dynamic Memory Video Technology (DMVT) enables AGP graphics output, while optional solid-state storage handles harsh-environment deployments. The controller runs Phoenix BIOS and accommodates one PCI expansion slot for either full-length or short-length cards.
Technical Specifications
• Processor: Intel Pentium III, 450 MHz
• L2 Cache: 512 KB
• Chipset: Intel 82815 with Dynamic Memory Video Technology (DMVT)
• Memory: 128 MB SDRAM standard; maximum 512 MB PC133 SDRAM via two SO-DIMM sockets
• Storage: 2.5-inch ATA100 hard drive (2 GB to 20 GB); optional internal/removable flash configurations
• VXIbus Interface: MITE and MANTIS ASICs; two C-size slots required; VXI Specification and VXIplug&play compliant
• Expansion: One AT/PCI slot supporting full-length or short-length PCI cards
• Operating Temperature: 5 to 50 °C
• Storage Temperature: –20 to 70 °C
• Humidity: 10 to 90% non-condensing (operating); 5 to 95% (storage)
• Dimensions: 233.35 × 340 × 60.96 mm
• Weight: 2.20 kg
– Key Features
• Ethernet: 10/100BaseTX dual-function PCI device
• SCSI: 16-bit Wide Ultra transfers to 40 Mbytes/s; 8-bit Ultra SCSI at 20 Mbytes/s
• GPIB: IEEE 488.2 with HS488 protocol (8 MB/s maximum); TNT4882 ASIC implementation
• USB support with optional external CD-ROM drive capability
• Phoenix BIOS for VXIpc-870B Series
– Compatibility & Integration
Fully compatible with VXI Specification and VXIplug&play standards. Desktop PC software tools and applications run natively on the Pentium III architecture with Slot 1 design and 100 MHz processor bus.
