National Instruments PXIe-8861 User Manual

PXIe-8861
Description
The PXIe-8861 PXI Express/CompactPCI Express embedded controller is a high-performance
PXI Express/CompactPCI Express-compatible system controller. The PXIe-8861 controller
integrates standard I/O features in a single unit by using state-of-the-art packaging. Combining
a PXIe-8861 embedded controller with a PXI Express-compatible chassis, such as the
PXIe-1095, results in a fully PC-compatible computer in a compact, rugged package.
The PXIe-8861 has an Intel
®
Xeon
®
E3-1515M v5 processor (Quad Core, 2.8 GHz base, 3.7
GHz turbo frequency), all the standard I/O, and a 512 GB or larger solid state drive.
The standard I/O on each module includes two DisplayPort video, one RS-232 serial port, four
Hi-Speed USB ports, two SuperSpeed USB ports, two Gigabit Ethernet ports (one enabled for
1588), two Thunderbolt 3 ports, a reset button, and an SMB connector for triggers.
Functional Overview
The PXIe-8861 is a modular PC in a PXI Express 3U-size form factor. The following figure is
a functional block diagram of the PXIe-8861. Following the diagram is a description of each
logic block shown.
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National Instruments PXIe-8861 Specifications

General

Brand	National Instruments
Model	PXIe-8861
Category	Controller
Language	English