Description
The PXI-8196 is a high-performance embedded controller, designated with the part number 191244B-01. It is powered by a 2.0 GHz Pentium M 760 processor, ensuring efficient processing capabilities for demanding applications. Initially, it comes equipped with 512 MB of RAM, which is upgradeable to 1 or 2 GB according to the user’s needs, providing ample memory for complex processes and multitasking.
This model boasts a 40 GB Fast Ultra ATA100 interface hard drive, offering significant storage capacity for software, data logging, and application deployment. The embedded Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 enhances its performance in graphics-intensive applications, making it suitable for a wide range of industrial, scientific, and engineering tasks.
Designed for versatility, the PXI-8196 operates effectively within a standard temperature range of 5 to 50 °C, with an extended range up to 55 °C, accommodating various environmental conditions. It utilizes DDR2 SDRAM for its memory type, which provides a balance of speed, power consumption, and cost, making it an ideal choice for embedded systems.
The controller is compatible with several pieces of software including NI LabVIEW, Measurement Studio, LabWindows/CVI, and NI-VISA, ensuring a flexible and adaptable programming environment for users. Furthermore, it supports a wide array of I/O peripherals such as VGA, COM1, LAN, Parallel Port, USB ports, Trigger, GPIB, and an ExpressCard/34 slot. These connections offer extensive interfacing capabilities with external devices and networks, enhancing the system’s scalability and integration potential.
Running on Microsoft Windows XP, it provides a familiar and stable operating system environment for users. Although its obsolete status has been announced by National Instruments, it remains available for purchase and repairs through Apex Waves, ensuring continued support for users relying on this robust embedded controller for their critical applications.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 191244B-01 |
| Model | PXI-8196 |
| Processor | 2.0 GHz Pentium M 760 |
| RAM | 512 MB (Upgradeable to 1 or 2 GB) |
| Hard Drive | 40 GB Fast Ultra ATA100 interface |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 |
| Operating Temperature | Standard: 5 to 50 °C, Extended: 0 to 55 °C |
| Memory Type | DDR2 SDRAM |
| Software Compatibility | NI LabVIEW, Measurement Studio, LabWindows/CVI, NI-VISA |
| I/O Peripherals | VGA (15-pin DSUB), COM1 (9-pin DSUB), LAN (RJ45), Parallel Port (36-pin champ), USB 4-pin Series A (four ports), Trigger (SMB), GPIB (25-pin Micro D), ExpressCard/34 slot |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows XP |
| Obsolete Status | Announced by National Instruments, available for purchase and repairs by Apex Waves |
Question 1: What processor does PXI-8196 use?
Answer 1: 2.0 GHz Pentium M 760
Question 2: What’s the RAM capacity of PXI-8196?
Answer 2: 512 MB, upgradeable to 1 or 2 GB
Question 3: How big is the PXI-8196’s HDD?
Answer 3: 40 GB Fast Ultra ATA100
Question 4: Which OS is PXI-8196 compatible with?
Answer 4: Windows XP
Question 5: Can PXI-8196’s RAM be upgraded?
Answer 5: Yes, up to 1 or 2 GB
