PXIe-8381

The PXIe‑8381 allows you to control PXI and CompactPCI systems from your PC using a fully transparent MXI‑Express link. It is installed in a PXI chassis and uses a PCI Express‑to‑PCI bridge to interface with an installed PCIe‑8381 through a copper, x1 MXI‑Express cable.

Part Number(s): 782362-01

Applications and Use Cases of PXIe-8381

The PXIe-8381 MXI-Express Remote Control Module is a PXI Express remote control module designed to connect a PXIe chassis to an external host PC through a high-speed MXI-Express link. It allows the PXIe system to be controlled by a desktop or workstation instead of an embedded controller, offering flexibility, scalability, and cost savings.

Key Applications

1. Remote Control of PXIe Chassis
PXIe-8381 enables an external PC to serve as the main controller of a PXIe system, managing installed modules and running test, measurement, and automation applications.

2. PC-Based Test and Measurement Systems
It is widely used in systems where engineers prefer to use a desktop or industrial PC as the control platform, making operation, maintenance, and upgrades more convenient.

3. High-Speed Host-to-Chassis Communication
With MXI-Express technology, PXIe-8381 provides high-bandwidth, low-latency communication between the host computer and PXIe chassis, suitable for demanding data acquisition and analysis tasks.

4. Automated Test Systems (ATE)
Commonly used in automated test environments where centralized control from a high-performance workstation is required to run test sequences and manage multiple instruments efficiently.

5. Flexible and Scalable PXIe Architectures
PXIe-8381 supports scalable system design by allowing the external host PC to be upgraded independently from the PXIe chassis, making it easier to adapt to future performance needs.

6. Industrial and Production Test Systems
Used in manufacturing and industrial applications where centralized PC control, data logging, and system monitoring are preferred for production line testing and validation.

7. Research and Development (R&D)
Engineering teams and laboratories use PXIe-8381 in flexible development platforms for prototyping, validation, and experimental testing.