National Instruments 781764-03 PXI-PCI8360 MXI-Express Kit

The part number 781764-03 from National Instruments is the identifying part number for the PXI-PCI8360 MXI-Express Kit. This module provides a convenient solution for controlling PXI and CompactPCI systems from a PC with a PCI slot. This setup uses a transparent MXI-Express link and copper cabling, which includes a PCI-8361 board connected by an MXI-Express cable to the PXI-8360 module positioned in the first slot of a PXI chassis. The PCI-8361 is designed as a low-profile, single-port MXI-Express interface board, and the kit comes with both low-profile and standard brackets for versatility.

The PXI-8360 module acts as a bridge for the 781764-03, converting the PCI Express link to the PCI bus used in PXI systems, making all PXI modules appear as PCI boards on the computer. This kit supports a maximum sustained throughput of 100 MB/s. Users have the option to purchase the complete MXI-Express Kit or the individual components as needed. MXI-Express is compatible with most PCs, laptops, and motherboards that have PCI, PCI Express, or ExpressCard slots. However, it’s important to note that the 781764-03 MXI-Express Kit does not work with the PXI Express Chassis. Additionally, certain complex MXI Express configurations might lead to BIOS incompatibility issues, which can prevent the system's BIOS from properly recognizing the necessary resources. National Instruments provides MXI-Express BIOS compatibility software to resolve these issues.

Both the PCI-8361 and PXI-8360 modules in the 781764-03 kit feature a single port and are suitable for use with MXI-Express x1 Copper cables. The kit requires a PCI slot, and a PXI peripheral slot. Keep in mind that the kit is not compatible with the PXI Express chassis.

The PCI-8361 is lightweight, weighing only 0.11 lb, with dimensions of 2.48  inches x 4.76 inches. The PXI-8360 is slightly heavier at 0.55 lb, measuring 3.9 x 6.3 inches. Both units in the 781764-03 have recommended operating and storage temperature ranges of 0 degrees Celsius to 55 degrees Celsius and -20 degrees Celsius to 70 degrees Celsius, respectively, with humidity ranges of 10 to 90% for operating conditions and 5 to 95% for storage.