ADLINK Offers ExpressCard-to-PXI Extension Kit

ADLINK Technology Inc. has introduced a multi-slot ExpressCard-to-PXI extension system consisting of the EC-8560 ExpressCard and corresponding PXI-8565 PXI card. Supporting ExpressCard form factor, the EC-8560/PXI-8565 extends more PXI slots from ExpressCard-based laptop computer via shielded cable connection up to 23 ft in length. It expands I/O capability of measurement and automation systems from mobile device such as laptop computer. Kit withstands high temperatures and harsh vibrations, and offers isolation to minimize affect of high frequency interference from CPU, memory, or chipset of host system on PXI cards. The EC-8560/PXI-8565 implements PCI Express-based control of PXI modules and consists of the EC-8560 ExpressCard extension card installed in a laptop computer, a shielded cable, and the PXI-8565 PXI remote extension card. The EC-8560 is in the ExpressCard/34 form factor, uses one x1 lane, and communicates with the extension PXI chassis via a shielded twisted copper cable. The PXI-8560 remote extension card then converts the PCI Express signal into a 32-bit/66 MHz PCI interface for additional PXI slots.