Chapter 1 Introduction
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National Instruments Corporation 1-5 SCXI-1161 User Manual
Optional Equipment
National Instruments offers a variety of products to use with your
SCXI-1611, including cables and other accessories as follows:
• Cables and cable assemblies
• Multichassis adapter
• One-slot cable extender
For more specific information about these products, refer to your
National Instruments catalogue or call the office nearest you.
Custom Cables
The SCXI-1161 rear signal connector is a 50-pin male ribbon-cable
header. The manufacturer part number National Instruments uses for
this header is as follows:
• AMP Inc. (part number 1-103310-0)
The mating connector for the SCXI-1161 rear signal connector is a
50-position polarized ribbon-socket connector with strain relief.
National Instruments uses a polarized or keyed connector to prevent
inadvertent upside-down connection to the SCXI-1161. Recommended
manufacturer part numbers for this mating connector are as follows:
• Electronic Products Division/3M (part number 3425-7650)
• T&B/Ansley Corporation (part number 609-5041CE)
Standard 50-conductor 28 AWG stranded ribbon cables that work with
these connectors are as follows:
• Electronic Products Division/3M (part number 3365/50)
• T&B/Ansley Corporation (part number 171-50)