Description
The PXI-8155 is a high-performance PXI Embedded Controller with a part number of 184596A-320. Manufactured by National Instruments, this controller is designed to be compatible with PC systems, featuring onboard PCI video capabilities. It ensures a direct connection to the PXI bus without the need for a PCI-to-PCI bridge, facilitating a PCI bandwidth of 132 MB/s.
Supporting masters in all 7 slots, the PXI-8155 is equipped with a variety of storage and peripheral options. It includes a 1.44 MB floppy drive and a 2.5-inch hard drive with a capacity of 2 GB. For peripherals, it offers a Super VGA, a serial port, an IEEE 1284 parallel port, one USB connector, 16 MB installed EDO DRAM, and a PS/2 keyboard and mouse connector. Furthermore, it provides easily accessible memory sockets for memory upgrades.
With full PXI system slot control, the PXI-8155 also supports peripheral expansion through both ISA and PCI local buses. It operates on a 32-bit multi-master PCI bus, achieving a throughput of up to 132 MB/s. Although announced as obsolete by National Instruments, it remains available from Apex Waves, ensuring continued support for users requiring this specific model.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 184596A-320 |
| Category | PXI Embedded Controllers |
| Model | PXI-8155 |
| Manufacturer | National Instruments |
| PC Compatibility | PC-Compatible |
| Onboard PCI Video | Yes |
| PXI Bus Connection | Direct, no PCI-to-PCI bridge required |
| PCI Bandwidth | 132 MB/s |
| PXI Slots Supported | Masters in all 7 slots |
| Mass Storage | 1.44 MB floppy drive, 2.5 in. Hard drive (2 GB) |
| Peripheral I/O | 1 Super VGA, 1 serial port, 1 IEEE 1284 parallel port, 1 USB connector, 16 MB installed EDO DRAM, 1 PS/2 keyboard and mouse |
| Memory Upgrade | Easily accessible memory sockets |
| System Slot Control | Full PXI system slot control |
| Peripheral Expansion Bus | ISA bus and PCI local bus |
| PCI Bus Type | 32-bit multi-master bus |
| PCI Bus Throughput | Up to 132 MB/s |
| Obsolete Status | Announced by National Instruments, available from Apex Waves |
Question 1: What is the PCI bandwidth of the PXI-8155?
Answer 1: 132 MB/s
Question 2: How many masters can the PXI-8155 support?
Answer 2: Supports masters in all 7 slots.
Question 3: What kind of drives does the PXI-8155 include?
Answer 3: 1.44 MB floppy and a 2.5-inch 2 GB hard drive.
Question 4: Is the PXI-8155 still supported despite being obsolete?
Answer 4: Yes, available from Apex Waves.
Question 5: What type of memory does the PXI-8155 use?
Answer 5: 16 MB installed EDO DRAM.
