National Instruments PXI-PCI8331 MXI-4 Interface Kit

The National Instruments PXI-PCI8331 (Part Number: 778640-03) is an MXI-4 Interface Kit that includes a PCI board, a PXI board, and an MXI-4 copper cable. This kit is a copper variant of the NI PXI-PCI8336 in which a fiber-optic cable is used. The NI PXI-PCI8331 is a popular solution for remote control of a PXI system through desktop computers. MXI-4 technology brings several great advantages, including high-speed connectivity and transparency. With MXI-4 links, your PXI interface system becomes transparent to software and drivers. 

The PXI-PCI8331 is widely used in applications where the synchronized operation of multiple chassis is required. With this MXI-4 Interface Kit, your PXI modules will appear as if they are PCI boards installed in your computer. The NI PXI-PCI8331 is one of the finest solutions available to those who want to access their PXI modules through their regular desktop computers. 

This kit is provided with an appropriate MXI-4 cable (3 m). However, users can acquire additional MXI-4 cables in different size variations. This MXI-4 Interface Kit is designed to support a maximum link distance up to 10 meters. The National Instruments PXI-PCI8331 MXI-4 Interface Kit is designed in accordance with the PCI and PXI specifications.

This kit is designed to work with both 3.3 V and 5 V PCI environments and requires no additional power supply. With this low-cost solution, you will be able to achieve sustained data rates up to 78 Mbytes/s. the NI PXI-PCI8331 is known for its rugged connectivity and other features, such as error checking and retransmission and rugged connectivity. 

PXI-PCI8331 Obsolete Status has been announced by National Instruments, but the kit will still be available for purchase and repairs by Apex Waves.