The NI VXIpc-872 is a C-size embedded VXIbus controller built around an Intel Pentium III processor running at 700 MHz. It provides direct control over VXI memory, triggers, interrupts, and registers within VXI test and measurement systems, functioning as a dedicated system controller that occupies two C-size slots in a VXI mainframe.
Technical Specifications
Processor & Memory
• Intel Pentium III at 700 MHz
• PC133 memory: up to 512 MB maximum across two SO-DIMM sockets
• 4 Mbit Flash BIOS (Phoenix BIOS for VXIpc-870B Series)
Storage
• Internal IDE interface supporting 2.5-inch ATA100 hard drives
• Optional internal or removable ATA flash drives for solid-state storage
Operating System Options
Available configurations include Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0, Windows XP, or no pre-installed OS. VxWorks and Linux are available on select configurations.
Physical Dimensions
• Double-width module for C-size VXI mainframes
• Approximate dimensions: 9.187 × 13.386 inches
• Weight: approximately 5.5 lbs
– Key Features
VXIbus Integration
• MITE and MANTIS custom ASICs for direct VXI backplane resource access
• Fully VXIplug&play compliant
• Phoenix BIOS designed for the VXIpc-870B Series
Connectivity
• One PCI expansion slot (AT/PCI)
• Ethernet (10/100BaseTX)
• IEEE 488.2 (GPIB)
• SCSI interfaces
• USB ports
• PCMCIA interfaces
• Full-size SVGA video connector
• PS/2 keyboard and mouse connectors
• Parallel port
Software Stack
Standard pre-installed software includes NI-VXI and NI-VISA. Full compatibility with LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, and NI-488.2. Interactive utilities and C function calls enable VXI-specific control.
– Typical Applications
ATS development, VXI instrumentation integration, distributed test system control, and mission-critical measurement environments requiring embedded computing within modular chassis architectures.
– Compatibility & Integration
The VXIpc-872 integrates with standard VXI instrumentation modules and supports PC-compatible software development tools. Direct backplane interfacing eliminates external controller dependencies.
