Description
1. Product Title
NI PXIe-1084 – 18-Slot PXI Express Chassis with All-Hybrid Slots
2. Product Overview
The PXIe-1084 is a high-performance 18-slot chassis designed by National Instruments (NI) for sophisticated test, measurement, and control applications. It provides the mechanical and electrical backbone for PXI Express systems, offering a high-bandwidth backplane that facilitates rapid data transfer between modular instruments and a system controller.
A standout feature of the PXIe-1084 is its implementation of 17 hybrid slots, which solve the problem of hardware compatibility by allowing users to mix and match PXI Express, PXI hybrid-compatible, and standard PXI modules. With a total system bandwidth of 4 GB/s and advanced cooling capabilities, this chassis is engineered for high-channel-count applications that require synchronized data acquisition and extreme reliability in laboratory or automated test environments.
3. Technical Specifications
- Brand: National Instruments (NI)
- Model: PXIe-1084
- Warranty: One Year
- Condition: 100% New & Original
- Total Slots: 18 (1 System Slot, 17 Hybrid Slots)
- System Bandwidth: 4 GB/s
- Slot Bandwidth: Up to 2 GB/s (dedicated)
- Power Supply: 511.2 W total power available
- Cooling: High-capacity fans with auto/high speed modes
- Operating Temp: 0 °C to 50 °C
- Weight: Approx. 8.6 kg (18.9 lb)
- Dimensions: Standard 19-inch rack-mount compatible (4U height)
4. Key Features & Benefits
- All-Hybrid Slot Versatility: The PXIe-1084 features 17 hybrid slots, providing maximum flexibility to utilize legacy PXI modules alongside the latest high-speed PXI Express instrumentation without needing separate chassis.
- High-Bandwidth Backplane: Built with a PCIe Gen 2 x4 system link, the chassis ensures that data-intensive modules (such as high-speed oscilloscopes or RF analyzers) can stream data to the controller without bottlenecks.
- Precision Synchronization: Includes an integrated 10 MHz and 100 MHz reference clock, as well as trigger bus and star trigger features, enabling nanosecond-level synchronization across all 18 slots.
- Industrial-Grade Cooling: Optimized airflow design ensures that high-power modules stay within their thermal limits, extending the lifespan of the hardware and maintaining measurement accuracy.
5. Application Scenarios
- Automated Test Equipment (ATE): The PXIe-1084 serves as the foundation for large-scale production test stands in the aerospace and semiconductor industries.
- RF and Wireless Testing: Used for multi-channel signal generation and analysis where high throughput and tight synchronization between modules are required.
- Structural Health Monitoring: Deployed in civil engineering or automotive testing to manage hundreds of synchronized sensor inputs (strain gauges, accelerometers) simultaneously.
6. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: What is a “Hybrid Slot” in the PXIe-1084?
- A: A hybrid slot is a specialized slot that can accept either a PXI Express module, a PXI module that is hybrid-compatible, or a CompactPCI Express module, giving you the widest range of hardware options.
- Q: Can the PXIe-1084 be mounted in a standard server rack?
- A: Yes, it is a standard 4U-high chassis and NI offers optional rack-mount kits for integration into 19-inch industrial racks.
- Q: Does the chassis include a controller?
- A: No, the PXIe-1084 is the chassis only. You must install a PXI Express System Controller (embedded or remote) into Slot 1 to operate the system.
