National Instruments 780955-01 PXI Controller

National Instruments' 780955-01 is a two-slot embedded controller that is intended for use in PXI and CompactPCI systems. This part number describes the version of the PXI-8101 that is made for Windows XP. Designed specifically for industrial control, test and measurement, and data acquisition applications, this controller is a small, portable PC-based platform. A 2.0 GHz Intel Celeron 575 single-core CPU powers the 780955-01, providing strong performance for a range of taxing applications.

The 780955-01 has plenty of memory and storage capacity thanks to its built-in 80 GB hard drive and support for up to 4 GB of DDR2 RAM. With two Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ports, a DVI-I interface for both digital and analog video, an RS-232 serial port, a parallel port, and 10/100/1000BASE-TX Gigabit Ethernet, connectivity is an important aspect of this controller. Furthermore, it facilitates synchronization between several devices using a PXI trigger bus. Because of its modular design, the 780955-01 is compatible with PXI-compatible chassis like the NI PXI-1042, fitting into a PXI 3U-size form factor. With this setup, the controller becomes a fully functional PC-compatible computer in a small, durable device that may be used in a variety of industrial settings. In addition, the controller has a PXI trigger and reset button, which improve control and flexibility during operation.

The 780955-01 is enhanced by a number of software tools from National Instruments, which help your PXI system operate at its best. Superior control over NI hardware is made possible by the seamless integration of hardware drivers like NI-DAQmx and software environments like LabVIEW, Measurement Studio, and LabWindows/CVI with this controller.

The Intel Celeron Processor 575, which has a 2.00 GHz operating frequency, a 667 MHz front-side bus, and 1 MB of on-die L2 cache, powers the 780955-01. Up to 4 GB of DDR2 RAM can be added to the controller's memory options, which start at 1 GB. A minimum of a 4 GB flash drive or an 80 GB Serial ATA hard drive are available as storage options. High-speed data transfer and connectivity are guaranteed by the 10/100/1000 BaseTX Ethernet port, which supports the network features.

A downgraded version of Windows XP Professional, Windows Vista Business, and Windows 7 Professional are among the operating systems that can be used with the 780955-01. It has all the necessary peripheral I/O connections for flexible connectivity and control, although it lacks a PS/2 keyboard and mouse connector.