National Instruments (NI) recently introduced a new PXIe-8842 embedded controller designed for PXI systems for modular instrumentation and data acquisition applications that require high performance processing power. PXIe-8842 controller is equipped with Intel Core i5-11500HE processor, with 2.7MHz operating frequency and 6 cores, equipped with 512GB M.2 NVMe SSD storage space, And up to 8GB of DDR4-3200MHz non-ECC SODIMM memory (up to 16GB supported).

The controller offers a wealth of interface options, including two 10/100/1000/2500BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet ports, one Thunderbolt 4 port, two USB 3.0 ports, and four USB 2.0 ports. In addition, the PXIe-8842 features a DB-9 serial port (RS-232) and is fully compatible with PXI Express specification 1.0.

The PXIe-8842 delivers up to 8 GB/s of system throughput and 2 GB/s of slot throughput, ensuring high-speed data processing and transfer. It is suitable for applications that require heavy data processing and rapid response, such as laboratory automation, test and measurement in the military and aerospace sectors, and industrial automation and control.

PXIE-8842

Conclusion:
The introduction of the PXIe-8842 embedded controller further expands NI’s product line in high-performance test and measurement. The controller’s high-performance processing power and extensive interface options will provide engineers and researchers worldwide with more powerful and flexible PXI system solutions.

About National Instruments:
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