National Instruments 780690-02 PXI Embedded Controller

National Instruments 780690-02 is the part number for the PXI-8110 Embedded Controller with a Windows Vista OS. This operating system provides embedded systems with a reliable and secure performance that features various specified options for the user. With a robust Intel 2 Quad Core CPU and a hard drive with 120 GB, the 780690-02 is able to effortlessly handle several tasks at once. 

The compatibility of the 780690-02 makes it an excellent choice for a wide range of testing systems. The controller boasts a selection of external connectors made for use with a variety of I/O interfaces- including 4 USB (2.0) ports, a DSUB connector, an Ethernet RJ45 connector, a trigger connector, and an ExpressCard/34 slot. 

The settings for different components of the 780690-02 such as the hard drive, the Date & Time, and the RAM- are all displayed in the BIOS setup and can be checked by the user. This setup can be accessed by clicking “delete” while memory tests are running after a restart of the 780690-02. 

The user-friendly 780690-02 allows for both the internal and external hard drives to be utilized simultaneously, allowing for maximum memory. In addition, the PXI 3U-sized module of the controller adheres fully to PXI specifications, operating within a temperature range of 5 to 50 °C (41 to 122 °F) and maintaining functionality when stored at a temperature range -40 to 65 °C (-40 to 149 °F). It has dimensions of 8.1 cm × 13 cm × 21.6 cm (3.2 in. × 5.1 in. × 8.5 in.), and has a weight of 0.914 kg (2.02 lb).