Description
The VXIPC-850 is a VXI Embedded Controller bearing the part number 777470G-03. This controller is designed to be compatible with Windows 95, ensuring seamless operation with legacy systems. Its architecture is based on a 2-slot, C-size modular form factor, which allows for efficient integration into various setups.
The interface of the VXIPC-850 utilizes a PCI local bus controlled VXIbus interface, ensuring high-speed data transfer and reliable performance. The construction of this device is modular, featuring multiple logic blocks such as a CPU Card, System I/O, ISA Expansion Slot, PCI Expansion Slot, among others. This modular design facilitates easy maintenance and upgrades.
At the heart of its data transfer technology lies the MITE based PCI-VXIbus interface circuitry, which is known for its efficiency and reliability. Furthermore, the VXIPC-850 employs the MANTIS ASIC for arbitration and trigger management, enhancing its performance in complex operations. The VXIbus interface features include SMB connectors for CLK10 signals and trigger routing, which are essential for precise timing and synchronization.
The Ethernet circuitry of the VXIPC-850 is ISA-based and comes with an RJ-45 connector, providing easy and reliable network connectivity. Additionally, it includes a standard IEEE 488.2 port GPIB logic block, allowing for straightforward integration with GPIB instruments. The enclosure is made of metal, which not only provides robust protection but also improves EMC performance. This enclosure is user-accessible, making maintenance tasks simpler.
CLK10 signal generation in the VXIPC-850 has dual sources: an internal oscillator and an external CLK SMB connector, offering flexibility in signal generation. The GPIB interface is programmable with ISA interrupts 5 or 11, allowing for customizable configurations.
Despite its obsolete status, as announced by National Instruments, the VXIPC-850 remains available for purchase and repairs through Apex Waves. This ensures that users can continue to rely on this versatile and reliable controller for their VXIbus system needs.
| Specification | Description |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 777470G-03 |
| Category | VXI Embedded Controller |
| Model | VXIPC-850 |
| OS Compatibility | Windows 95 |
| Form Factor | 2-slot, C-size modular |
| Interface | PCI local bus controlled VXIbus interface |
| Construction | Modular with multiple logic blocks (CPU Card, System I/O, ISA Expansion Slot, PCI Expansion Slot, etc.) |
| Data Transfer Technology | MITE based PCI-VXIbus interface circuitry |
| Arbitration and Trigger Management | MANTIS ASIC |
| VXIbus Interface Features | SMB connectors for CLK10 signals and triggers routing |
| Ethernet Circuitry | ISA-based with RJ-45 connector |
| GPIB Logic Block | Standard IEEE 488.2 port |
| Enclosure | Metal for improved EMC performance; user-accessible for maintenance |
| CLK10 Signal Generation | Dual sources: internal oscillator and external CLK SMB connector |
| GPIB Interface | Programmable with ISA interrupts 5 or 11 |
| Obsolete Status | Announced by National Instruments; available for purchase and repairs by Apex Waves |
Question 1: What is the part number of the VXIPC-850?
Answer 1: 777470G-03
Question 2: Which operating system is the VXIPC-850 compatible with?
Answer 2: Windows 95
Question 3: How many slots does the VXIPC-850 have?
Answer 3: 2-slot, C-size
Question 4: What type of Ethernet connector does the VXIPC-850 use?
Answer 4: RJ-45
Question 5: Is the VXIPC-850 still available despite its obsolete status?
Answer 5: Yes, through Apex Waves
