Chapter 1
Introduction
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Figure 1-4.
VXIpc-873 Embedded Controller (Option 2 with a Removable Flash Drive)
The VXIpc 870 Series controllers are C-size, embedded computers based
on the
x
86 Processor architecture, the Peripheral Component Interface
(PCI) bus, and the Advanced Graphics Port (AGP). These computers
are high-performance, easy-to-use platforms for controlling VXIbus
systems, featuring complete VXI functionality through interactive
utilities and C function calls. In addition, the VXIpc 870 Series has
Ethernet capability plus an IEEE 488.2 interface that is compatible
with the NI-488.2 architecture.
The VXIpc 870 Series is a custom computer that you install directly in two
C-size slots of your VXI mainframe. An embedded computer can take full
advantage of the VXI high-performance backplane capabilities and give
you direct control of VXI registers, memory, interrupts, and triggers.
All models in the VXIpc 870 Series are fully VXI
plug&play
compliant
and are compatible with PC-compatible software tools, the National
Instruments LabVIEW and LabWindows/CVI application software, and
the NI-VXI, NI-VISA, and NI-488.2 bus interface software.
