overview

The MXIe PXI Express bus extender allows any PCI Express slot in a computer or server to control the PXI Express system. MXIe Express configuration can be used to support x1 and x4 PCI Express channel configurations. Channel configuration allows remote control of one or two PXI Express chassis. MXIe Express technology utilizes high bandwidth links that are transparent to software applications and drivers, providing the ability to control PXI Express systems using high-performance desktop computers or servers.

application

• PXIe chassis remote control
• CPCIE remote control of chassis

characteristic

Due to PXI Express being based on the industry standard PCI Express bus, the MXI Express bus extender provides a transparent link where all PXI and PXI Express modules are presented to the user as if they were PCI or PCI Express board controllers. However, with PXI technology, users can benefit from more slots, power and cooling per slot, module selection, and synchronization capabilities. MXIe Express uses high-speed serial links to control PXI Express chassis. The interface cable of MXIe Express can be used for lengths of 1, 3, and 7 meters for x1 interface and 3 and 7 meters for x4 interface.

MXIe Express has several configurations. The x1 channel configuration supports a sustained data throughput rate of 192 MB/s, while the x4 channel configuration supports a sustained data throughput rate of 798 MB/s. Optionally, x1 and x4 configurations can control two PXI Express chassis by using dual port PCI Express interface cards. The basic MXIe Express kit consists of a single port PCI Express interface card, a 3-meter interface cable, and a PXI Express interface card. Individual kit components can be purchased separately as spare parts or meet your specific requirements.