Agilent
Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) recently announced the M9036A modular PXIe embedded
controller. The M9036A is a compact, three-slot controller designed to take
advantage of the x8 PCI Express(r) links when using the Agilent M9018A PXIe chassis.
Together,
the M9036A controller and M9018A chassis provide customers with the
highest-throughput PXI test platform for peer-to-peer applications. This
platform is capable of integrating legacy PXI instruments into the hybrid slots
of the chassis while providing up to 8 GB/sec of system bandwidth with dual x8
express links to handle the most demanding RF, uW and streaming applications
such as the need to transfer data between cards without involving the
controller. The controller can also operate in a four-link configuration,
providing compatibility with existing PXIe chassis.
The
M9036A was designed using an Intel Core i5 2.4-GHz dual-core processor with
Hyper-Threading Technology, with a removable 160-GB solid-state drive and 4 GB
of RAM (upgradable to 8 GB) in the standard configuration. This configuration
gives customers working in multitasking environments the required performance,
optimum flexibility and increased reliability compared to conventional rotating
hard drives.
Easy Integration,
Reduced Set-up time
The
built-in front panel connectors enable seamless integration with traditional
standalone instruments to create sophisticated hybrid test systems. This is
done using USB and LAN, or DVI-I, GPIB, ExpressCard 34 and an SMB trigger
connector.
The
controller module expands Agilent's current offering in PXI and gives customers
the choice of an external controller or the new embedded controller for
integrated, compact solutions.
The
M9036A is preloaded with operating system, controller and chassis drivers, Soft
Front Panel and Agilent I/O libraries, including VISA, Agilent Connection
Expert and I/O monitoring. This allows users to quickly communicate with and
control both modular instruments and standalone instruments.
"The
new PXIe embedded PC controller is fully PXI compliant and is a perfect
complement for the Agilent M9018A PXIe chassis, enabling customers to take
advantage of the fast data-transfer rates across the backplane," said
Carla Feldman, marketing manager of Agilent's Modular Product Operation.
"The M9036A is designed to support customers who are looking for a
flexible, transportable and fully integrated PXI test setup."
The M9036A adds to Agilent's fast growing line-up of more than 50 PXI and AXIe modular products .
U.S. Pricing and
Availability
The
M9036A starts at $6,600 and can be ordered now.
Additional
information about Agilent's modular test solutions is available at www.agilent.com/find/modular.
Product photos are available at www.agilent.com/find/pxie-controller_images.
An in-depth Agilent modular products backgrounder is available at www.agilent.com/find/modular_backgrounder.
About PXI
PCI
eXtensions for Instrumentation (PXI) is a modular instrumentation platform
designed for test, measurement and automation applications that require high
performance in a small, rugged industrial form factor. With PXI, users may
select over 1,500 modules from over 70 vendors and easily integrate them into a
single PXI system. An industry standard, PXI is managed by the PXI System
Alliance, an open consortium. Information about the PXI System Alliance is
available at www.pxisa.org.
About Agilent
Technologies
Agilent
Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) is the world's premier measurement company and a
technology leader in chemical analysis, life sciences, electronics and
communications. The company's 18,500 employees serve customers in more than 100
countries. Agilent had net revenues of $5.4 billion in fiscal 2010. Information
about Agilent is available at www.agilent.com
PCI
Express is a U.S. registered trademark of PCI-SIG.