National Instruments PXI-8184

The National Instruments PXI-8184 is an embedded PXI controller designed to enhance performance in CompactPCI and PXI systems. Featuring an 850 MHz Intel Celeron processor and 128 MB of RAM, this compact controller offers a high-performance platform suitable for various modular instrumentation applications. Its rugged design makes the PXI-8184 well-suited for deployment in harsh environments, while its economical pricing renders it an excellent choice for multiple runtime PXI systems. This controller integrates a range of standard and extended PC peripherals, conserving precious PXI slots for additional measurement modules and simplifying system integration by eliminating complex cabling. The PXI-8184 is equipped with an external SMB connection that serves as a versatile watchdog timer, trigger input, or trigger output, enabling seamless timing and trigger signal transmission within PXI-based systems. Additionally, the controller leverages Intel's Dynamic Memory Video Technology, providing impressive graphics capabilities through Direct AGP and efficient memory access. It supports Super VGA output with resolution options of up to 1280 x 1024 at 24-bit color or 1600 x 1200 at 256 colors, making it well equipped for polygon-intensive applications. Although the PXI-8184 is marked as obsolete, it remains available for purchase and repair through Apex Waves, and a three-year warranty is included. Comprehensive user and maintenance manuals are also available for download to aid in installation and operation.