©NationalInstruments Corporation vii PXI-PCI8330 Series User Manual
Contents
About This Manual
Conventions...................................................................................................................ix
RelatedD ocumentation..................................................................................................x
Chapter 1
Introduction
Aboutthe MXI-3 System ...............................................................................................1-1
Descriptionand Features .................................................................................1-1
Large System Size.............................................................................1-1
Software Transparency .....................................................................1-2
HighPerformance .............................................................................1-2
WhatYou Need to Get Started ......................................................................................1-2
Unpacking......................................................................................................................1-2
Chapter 2
Installation
Software Installation......................................................................................................2-1
HardwareInstallation .....................................................................................................2-2
Installinga PCI MXI-3 Card ...........................................................................2-2
Installinga PXI MXI-3 Card ...........................................................................2-3
Cabling............................................................................................................2-5
Chapter 3
Hardware Overview
FunctionalOverview ......................................................................................................3-1
MXI-3Chassis Expansion...............................................................................3-2
FunctionalUnit Descriptions ...........................................................................3-4
NationalI nstruments MXI-3 ASIC...................................................3-4
SerialTransmitter ..............................................................................3-5
Serial Receiver ..................................................................................3-5
High SpeedSerial Data Connector(HSSD C) Receptacle................ 3-5
HighSpeed Serial Data Connector (HSSDC) Cable ........................ 3-5
MXI-3Cable Options......................................................................................3-5
Appendix A
Specifications