National Instruments (NI) recently introduced a new embedded controller, the PXIe-8842, model number 787882-01, which brings powerful processing power and efficient data acquisition performance to PXI systems. This controller is equipped with Intel Core i5-11500HE processor, with 2.7MHz operating frequency and 6 cores, It comes with 512GB of M.2 NVMe SSD storage and up to 8GB of DDR4-3200MHz non-ECC SODIMM memory (up to 16GB supported).

The PXIe-8842 controller offers a wealth of interface options, including two 10/100/1000/2500BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet ports, one Thunderbolt 4 port, two USB 3.0 ports, and four USB 2.0 ports. In addition, the controller has a DB-9 serial port (RS-232) and is fully compatible with PXI Express specification 1.0.

Designed for processor-intensive modular instrumentation and data acquisition applications, the controller delivers up to 8 GB/s of system throughput and 2 GB/s of slot throughput, ensuring high-speed data processing and transfer. The introduction of the PXIe-8842 further expands NI’s product line in high-performance test and measurement, providing engineers and researchers with a more powerful and flexible PXI system solution.

PXIE-8842

Conclusion:
The introduction of the PXIe-8842 embedded controller demonstrates NI’s continued innovation and technological leadership in the field of modular instrumentation. The controller’s high-performance processing power and extensive interface options will provide engineers and researchers worldwide with more accurate and reliable test and measurement tools to help them tackle complex engineering challenges.

About National Instruments:
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