Description
The National Instruments PXIe-1078 is a highly versatile PXI Chassis designed for various applications requiring high-speed data acquisition and processing. This chassis is part of the manufacturer’s robust lineup of modular data acquisition and instrument control products.
The PXIe-1078 model boasts several part numbers including 763068-01, 781622-01, 781482-01, 781634-01, 763000-01, and 199485F-01L, indicating the availability of various configurations and accessory options to meet different system requirements.
With its 9-slot capacity, the chassis accommodates a 4-slot wide system controller slot, 3 PXI Express slots, and 5 PXI hybrid slots. This configuration provides ample space for integrating a wide range of modules. It operates as an AC Chassis, ensuring reliable power supply and system performance.
The backplane of the PXIe-1078 is designed for high-speed data transfer, supporting 250 MB/s single direction per link for 3 PCI Express links. It also features a PCIe to PCI Translation Bridge with one x1 PCIe link, enhancing compatibility with various types of modules.
The chassis’s PXI Express Hybrid Slots offer connectivity through an x1 PCI Express link and a 32-bit, 33 MHz PCI bus, allowing for flexible module integration. Its embedded controller slot is 4-slot wide, specifically designed for PXI Express, enhancing the chassis’s performance capabilities.
For software compatibility, the PXIe-1078 requires PXI Platform Services 2.0 or higher, ensuring smooth operation and integration with system software.
Accessories such as a Power Cord (240V, 10A) with part number 763068-01, a Side Handle Rubber Kit with part number 781482-01, a Rack Mount Kit with part number 781634-01, and a Power Cord (U.S. 120 VAC) with part number 763000-01, are available to support various
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | National Instruments |
| Model | PXIe-1078 |
| Part Numbers | 763068-01, 781622-01, 781482-01, 781634-01, 763000-01, 199485F-01L |
| Category | PXI Chassis |
| Slots | 9-Slot (4-slot wide system controller slot, 3 PXI Express slots, 5 PXI hybrid slots) |
| Type | AC Chassis |
| Backplane Speed | 250 MB/s single direction per link for 3 PCI Express links |
| PCIe to PCI Translation Bridge | One x1 PCIe link |
| PXI Express Hybrid Slots Connectivity | x1 PCI Express link and 32-bit, 33 MHz PCI bus |
| Embedded Controller Slot Width | 4-slot wide PXI Express |
| Software Requirement | PXI Platform Services 2.0 or higher |
| Power Cord (240V, 10A) | 763068-01 |
| Side Handle Rubber Kit | 781482-01 |
| Rack Mount Kit | 781634-01 |
| Power Cord (U.S. 120 VAC) | 763000-01 |
| Reference Clock Accuracy | +/-25 ppm |
| Slot to Slot Skew | <100 ps |
| Fan Speed Selector | AUTO/HIGH |
| Weight | 16.6 lb |
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Question 1: What is the backplane speed of PXIe-1078? Question 2: How many slots does the PXIe-1078 chassis have? Question 3: What type of slots does PXIe-1078 include? Question 4: What PXI Platform Services version is required? Question 5: Are accessories like a power cord available? |


