Description
The National Instruments PXI-ExpressCard 8360 MXI Interface Kit, with part number 779507-03, serves as a robust ExpressCard-to-PXI interface solution designed for use with laptop computers that are equipped with either an ExpressCard/34 or ExpressCard/54 slot. It facilitates a x1 PCI Express cabled connection that pairs an ExpressCard-8360 card with an NI PXI-8360 module to create a seamless bridge between a user’s laptop and PXI systems.
This interface kit is particularly suited for portable systems, such as those used in field tests and in-vehicle data logging, and is compatible with DC-powered chassis for truly portable solutions. The PXI-8360 module within the kit includes a bridge that adeptly converts the cabled PCI Express connection to the conventional PCI bus utilized in PXI systems, ensuring that all PXI modules are as accessible as if they were directly installed in a laptop.
Significantly, the kit is transparent to software applications and drivers, ensuring minimal disruption to existing workflows. Additionally, it offers additional compatibility with the same PXI module and cable as the MXI-Express units (NI PXI-PCIe836x), thus offering the flexibility to control PXI systems from both laptops and desktop PCs without the need for swapping out the PXI controller module or cables.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | National Instruments PXI-ExpressCard 8360 MXI Interface Kit |
| Part Number | 779507-03 |
| Interface Type | ExpressCard-to-PXI |
| Compatibility | Laptop computers with ExpressCard/34 or ExpressCard/54 slot |
| Connection Type | x1 PCI Express cabled connection |
| Modules | ExpressCard-8360 card and NI PXI-8360 module |
| Use Case | Portable systems, field tests, in-vehicle data logging |
| Chassis Compatibility | DC-powered chassis for portable solutions |
| Bridge Type | Converts cabled PCI Express to PCI bus in PXI |
| Software Transparency | Transparent to software applications and drivers |
| Additional Compatibility | Same PXI module and cable as MXI-Express units (NI PXI-PCIe836x) for use with PCs |
Q1: What capabilities does the National Instruments PXI-ExpressCard 8360 MXI Interface Kit with part number 779507-03 provide for interfacing a laptop equipped with an ExpressCard slot to a PXI system, and how does it support portability and software transparency?
A1: Laptops equipped with either an ExpressCard/34 or ExpressCard/54 slot are compatible with the National Instruments PXI-ExpressCard 8360 MXI Interface Kit, which is particularly useful in portable applications such as field tests and in-vehicle data logging.
Q2: What are the possible applications for the National Instruments PXI-ExpressCard 8360 MXI Interface Kit, part number 779507-03, and how does it ensure compatibility with various computer systems and minimal workflow disruption?
A2: The National Instruments PXI-ExpressCard 8360 MXI Interface Kit enables laptops with an ExpressCard slot to establish a x1 PCI Express cabled connection to PXI systems, facilitating portable applications such as field tests and in-vehicle data logging, while also providing transparent software compatibility and the flexibility to interchange control between laptops and desktop PCs without changing PXI controllers or cables.
Q3: What types of laptops are compatible with the National Instruments PXI-ExpressCard 8360 MXI Interface Kit, and in what portable applications is this kit particularly useful?
A3: The National Instruments PXI-ExpressCard 8360 MXI Interface Kit with part number 779507-03 enables a laptop equipped with an ExpressCard/34 or ExpressCard/54 slot to establish a x1 PCI Express cabled connection to a PXI system using an ExpressCard-8360 card paired with an NI PXI-8360 module, supporting portability through compatibility with DC-powered chassis for field tests and in-vehicle data logging, while also ensuring software transparency by being invisible
Q4: What capabilities does the National Instruments PXI-ExpressCard 8360 MXI Interface Kit provide to laptops with an ExpressCard slot in the context of portable PXI system control?
A4: The National Instruments PXI-ExpressCard 8360 MXI Interface Kit, part number 779507-03, is well-suited for applications such as portable systems for field tests and in-vehicle data logging, and it ensures compatibility with various computer systems by being adaptable to both ExpressCard/34 or ExpressCard/54 slots and by facilitating a x1 PCI Express cabled connection. It minimizes workflow disruption as it is transparent to software applications and drivers, and offers flexibility for control from
Q5: What capabilities does the National Instruments PXI-ExpressCard 8360 MXI Interface Kit offer for integrating laptop computers with PXI systems through the ExpressCard interface?
A5: The National Instruments PXI-ExpressCard 8360 MXI Interface Kit offers the capability to integrate laptop computers with PXI systems via an ExpressCard interface, enabling a x1 PCI Express cabled connection between an ExpressCard-8360 card and an NI PXI-8360 module, which facilitates seamless operation with portable systems and is compatible with both ExpressCard/34 and ExpressCard/54 slots, designed for applications like field tests and in-vehicle data logging.
