National Instruments (NI) recently announced the launch of the new PXIe-1090 2-slot chassis module, product number 787040-01. Designed to meet the needs of high-performance test and measurement applications, this new chassis module features a high-bandwidth backplane that provides data transfer rates of up to 2GB/s.

The PXIe-1090 chassis module is equipped with a hybrid connector, 58W power and cooling, and integrated Thunderbolt 3 MXI-Express controller, giving the device significant advantages in data transfer and processing. Thunderbolt is a trademark of Intel Corporation and its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries.” In addition, the chassis module supports multiple module types, including PXI, PXI Express, and PXI hybrid modules, providing greater ability to meet the cooling needs of high-power PXI modules.

The PXIe-1090 chassis module is highly flexible and functional for a variety of industrial automation and test and measurement scenarios. It has been designed with the requirements of the operating environment in mind, is capable of stable operation in the temperature range of 0 to 40 degrees Celsius, and is sensitive to shock and vibration, guaranteeing stability and reliability during operation and non-operation.

In order to set up the PXIe-1090 2-slot PXI Express chassis, the user needs the chassis, the PXI-compatible fill panel, the PXI Platform service software, the chassis label, and the power cord. In addition, the PXIe-1090 allows operators to extend the PXI system with additional compact and fast peripherals, providing 24 gigabytes per second of system bandwidth, 8 gigabytes per second of bandwidth per available slot, and 82 watts of power.

The introduction of this new chassis module further enrichis NI’s product line in the PXI Express area, giving engineers and researchers more choice and flexibility to build and scale their test and measurement systems.