Description
The PXI-8170 is a high-performance PXI Embedded Controller designed for modular instrumentation and data acquisition systems. With its part number being 778154B-032, this controller is a key component in complex testing and measurement environments.
At the heart of the PXI-8170 lies an Intel Processor, ensuring robust and efficient processing capabilities. It is housed in a 3U Eurocard size, making it compatible with standard PXI chassis sizes. This controller is versatile, supporting both Microsoft Windows 98 and Microsoft Windows NT operating systems, allowing for a broad range of application software compatibility, including LabWindows/CVI and LabVIEW.
It incorporates an Intel BX Chipset, and it comes equipped with a 1 ultra DMA33 Hard Drive. The PXI-8170 boasts 64 MB of 100 MHz SDRAM, which is upgradable to 256 MB, ensuring ample memory for complex applications. For connectivity, it provides a serial port, a parallel port, and a USB port, facilitating easy integration with other devices and systems.
The display capabilities are handled by an Integrated Super VGA with 2 MB DRA, offering clear and responsive visual feedback. Storage needs are met with a 3.5 in. 1.44 MB floppy drive, a nod to its compatibility with legacy systems and data formats. Its dimensions are compact at 8.1 by 13 by 21.6 cm, and it weighs only 1.1 Kg (2.4 lb), making it easy to integrate into various setups without concern for space or mobility.
This controller is specifically designed to be compatible with the PXI-1020 and PXI-1025 chassis, ensuring seamless integration into pre-existing systems. It also features a PCI Local Bus and supports AGP Bus Speeds up to 266 Mbytes/s, with a PCI Bus Throughput
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 778154B-032 |
| Category | PXI Embedded Controllers |
| Model | PXI-8170 |
| Processor | Intel Processor |
| Size | 3U Eurocard |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 98 or Microsoft Windows NT |
| Application Software | LabWindows/CVI, LabVIEW |
| Chipset | Intel BX |
| Hard Drive | 1 ultra DMA33 |
| RAM | 64 MB of 100 MHz SDRAM (upgradable to 256 MB) |
| Ports | 1 serial port, 1 parallel port, 1 USB port |
| Display | Integrated Super VGA with 2 MB DRA |
| Storage | 3.5 in. 1.44 MB floppy drive |
| Dimensions | 8.1 by 13 by 21.6 cm |
| Weight | 1.1 Kg (2.4 lb) |
| Compatibility | PXI-1020 and PXI-1025 chassis |
| PCI Local Bus | Yes |
| AGP Bus Speed | 266 Mbytes/s |
| PCI Bus Throughput | 132 Mbytes |
| Obsolete Status | Announced by National Instruments, available for purchase and repairs by Apex Waves |
Question 1: What intel chipset does the PXI-8170 use?
Answer 1: Intel BX Chipset
Question 2: What is the base RAM of the PXI-8170?
Answer 2: 64 MB of 100 MHz SDRAM
Question 3: Can the PXI-8170’s RAM be upgraded?
Answer 3: Yes, up to 256 MB
Question 4: What operating systems does the PXI-8170 support?
Answer 4: Windows 98 and NT
Question 5: What PXI chassis is the PXI-8170 compatible with?
Answer 5: PXI-1020/1025
