The TAMS 80100B PCI-VXI Controller is a specialized interface card that bridges a host computer’s PCI bus to a VXI chassis, enabling high-speed control and data transfer for automated test and measurement applications. Functioning as a VXI Slot 0 controller with full Resource Manager capabilities, the 80100B maintains compatibility with existing VXI control software and Agilent I/O libraries, protecting your software investments. The card supports both word serial (message-based) and register-based communication protocols within the VXI system.
Technical Specifications
Controller Architecture:
• VXI Slot 0 Controller with VXI Resource Manager functionality
• Full-featured workstation-to-VXI chassis interface
• Multi-chassis capability via MXI-2 cards
PCI Interface:
• 33 MHz PCI bus operation (66 MHz PCI slots automatically limited to 33 MHz)
• Compatible with 3.3V and 5V PCI slots
• Supports 32-bit and 64-bit PCI connectors
• PCI Cable Driver Card installed in host workstation
VXI Communication:
• Direct VXI memory space access
• High-performance DMA transfers
• VME user-defined Address Modifier: 0x10 (default)
• 10 MHz reference clock (CLK10) generation when in Slot 0
• 33 MHz on-board oscillator clock for 2-meter cable interface
Operating System Support:
• HP-UX 11.11 and HP-UX 10.20
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
• Backward compatible with PCI software
• Requires OS-specific TAMS I/O Libraries
– Key Features
• Internal or external 10 MHz reference clock sourcing
• MXI-2 cage-to-cage communication support
• Agilent VXI controller and I/O library compatibility
• Separate PCI bridge card and interface cable
– Typical Applications
Automated test systems, instrument control networks, multi-chassis VXI measurement setups, and legacy VXI infrastructure modernization.
– Compatibility & Integration
Full compatibility with Agilent VXI ecosystems. MXI-VXI-1 cards (Agilent E1482) are not supported due to VME bus specification incompatibility. MXI-2 enables multi-chassis expansion beyond single-cage configurations.
