Chapter 1 Introduction
NI PXI-8104 User Manual 1-2 ni.com
NI PXI-8104

Description

The NIPXI-810 4 PXI/CompactPCI embedded computer is a
high-performance PXI/CompactPCI system controller. The NI PXI-8104
controller integrates standard I/O features in a single unit by using
state-of-the-art packaging. Combining an NI PXI-8104 embedded
controller with a PXI-compatible chassis, such as the NIPXI-1042, results
in a fully PC-compatible computer in a compact, rugged package.
Note The NI PXI-8104 controller will not function in the NI PXI-1020 or NI PXI-1025
chassis.
The standard I/O on each module includes DVI-I (Digital Video Interface
Integrated Analog/Digital) video, one RS-232 serial port, a parallel port,
four Hi-Speed USB ports, Gigabit Ethernet, a reset button, and a PXI
trigger.
The NI PXI-8104 has an Intel® Celeron M 440 (1.86 GHz single core
processor), all the standard I/O, and a 60 GB (or larger) hard drive.

Functional Overview

This section contains functional descriptions of each major logic block on
the NIPXI-8 104 embedded computer.

NI PXI-8104 Functional Description

The NIPXI-81 04 is a modular PC in a PXI 3U-size form factor. Figure 1-1
is a functional block diagram of the NI PXI-8104. Following the diagram
is a description of each logic block shown.