Description
The Part Number 186595F-430 identifies a specialized piece of equipment within the PXI Embedded Controllers category, specifically the model PXI-8170. This particular model is an 850 MHz Embedded Controller equipped with the Windows 98 Operating System tailored for the Japanese market. It is designed around an Intel Processor and utilizes the Intel BX chipset, ensuring reliable performance and compatibility.
With its form factor being a 3U Eurocard, this embedded controller is compact yet versatile. It supports either Microsoft Windows 98 or Microsoft Windows NT as its operating system, providing flexibility in deployment based on the user’s requirements. The standard configuration of this controller includes an ultra DMA33 hard drive, one serial port, one parallel port, one USB port, and an integrated Super VGA with 2 MB DRAM. It also comes with 64 MB of 100 MHz SDRAM, which is upgradable to 256 MB, and includes a 3.5 in. 1.44 MB floppy drive for additional storage and boot capabilities.
The dimensions of the PXI-8170 are 8.1 x 13 x 21.6 cm, and it weighs approximately 1.1 Kg (2.4 lb), making it lightweight and easy to integrate into various setups. It is compatible with the PXI-1020 and PXI-1025 chassis, allowing for a wide range of expansion and integration possibilities. The controller’s peripheral expansion capabilities include a PCI local bus and AGP (with a 266 Mbytes/s bus speed), offering ample bandwidth for additional external devices and peripherals.
In summary, the PXI-8170 represents a robust and flexible solution for embedded control within the PXI platform, combining powerful Intel-based hardware with the versatility of Windows operating systems, all packaged in a compact, lightweight form factor suitable for a variety of industrial and research applications.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 186595F-430 |
| Category | PXI Embedded Controllers |
| Model | PXI-8170 |
| Description | PXI-8170/850 MHz Embedded Controller with Win 98 O.S. (Japan) |
| Processor | Intel Processor |
| Size | 3U Eurocard |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 98 or Microsoft Windows NT |
| Chipset | Intel BX chipset |
| Standard Configuration | 1 ultra DMA33 hard drive, 1 serial port, 1 parallel port, 1 USB port, integrated Super VGA with 2 MB DRAM, 64 MB of 100 MHz SDRAM, 3.5 in. 1.44 MB floppy drive |
| RAM Upgradable to | 256 MB |
| Dimensions | 8.1 x 13 x 21.6 cm |
| Weight | 1.1 Kg (2.4 lb) |
| Compatible Chassis | PXI-1020, PXI-1025 |
| Peripheral Expansion | PCI local bus, AGP (266 Mbytes/s bus speed) | Question 1: What is the part number for the PXI-8170 controller?


