PXI Architecture

	PXI Architecture

	Chassis

	PCI and PCI Express Communication

	Timing and Synchronization

	Controller

	PXI Embedded Controllers

	Laptop, Server and PC Control of PXI

	PXI Multicomputing (PXImc)

PXI (PCI eXtensions for Instrumentation) is based on and offers all of the benefits of the PCI architecture including performance, industry adoption and COTS technology. PXI has a rugged CompactPCI mechanical form-factor, integrated timing and synchronization that is used to route synchronization clocks, and triggers internally. PXI modules fit into a multi-slot chassis and are configured and managed by a laptop PC and software.