Product Introduction
The NI PXI-1045 is a high-capacity 18-slot PXI chassis designed for automated test systems, modular instrumentation, industrial measurement, semiconductor validation, and RF applications. Built on the industry-standard PXI platform, the PXI-1045 provides reliable power distribution, integrated timing resources, and synchronized communication for demanding test and measurement environments.
Supporting a wide range of PXI embedded controllers, MXI remote controllers, and PXI instrumentation modules, the PXI-1045 enables engineers to build scalable systems incorporating oscilloscopes, digitizers, multifunction DAQ devices, RF analyzers, switch modules, SMUs, and timing modules within a single chassis.
Product Overview
The PXI-1045 is a full-size 18-slot PXI chassis engineered for laboratory research, production testing, electronics manufacturing, and industrial automation. It provides one dedicated controller slot together with seventeen peripheral slots for modular instrumentation.
Its integrated PXI backplane distributes trigger signals, reference clocks, and synchronization resources across all installed modules, enabling deterministic operation for complex automated measurement systems.
Key Features
18-Slot PXI Modular Platform
The PXI-1045 provides eighteen slots for flexible modular instrumentation systems.
- 18-slot chassis architecture
- Dedicated controller slot
- 17 peripheral module slots
- Large expansion capacity
- Modular measurement platform
Advantage: Supports large automated test systems with multiple synchronized instruments.
Integrated PXI Backplane
The built-in PXI backplane provides reliable communication and synchronization between modules.
- PXI bus architecture
- Shared trigger bus
- Reference clock distribution
- System synchronization
- Reliable communication
Advantage: Enables deterministic timing across multiple measurement and control modules.
Advanced Timing and Triggering
Integrated synchronization resources simplify complex automated testing.
- 10 MHz reference clock
- PXI trigger bus
- Star trigger support
- Precise synchronization
- Low timing skew
Advantage: Supports synchronized data acquisition, waveform generation, and RF measurements.
Broad PXI Module Compatibility
Compatible with a comprehensive range of National Instruments PXI modules.
- DAQ modules
- Oscilloscopes
- Digitizers
- RF analyzers
- Switch modules
- SMUs
- Motion controllers
- Timing modules
Advantage: Enables flexible system configuration for virtually any automated measurement application.
Industrial-Grade Reliability
Designed for continuous operation in laboratory and manufacturing environments.
- High-efficiency cooling
- Reliable power distribution
- Long operating life
- Industrial construction
- Continuous operation
Advantage: Ensures stable performance during long-duration automated testing.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Product Type | PXI Chassis |
| Architecture | PXI |
| Number of Slots | 18 Slots |
| Controller Slot | 1 Dedicated Controller Slot |
| Peripheral Slots | 17 PXI Peripheral Slots |
| Backplane | PXI Backplane |
| Timing Resources | 10 MHz Reference Clock, Trigger Bus, Star Trigger |
| Compatible Controllers | PXI Embedded Controllers and MXI Remote Controllers |
| Compatible Modules | National Instruments PXI Modules |
| Cooling | Forced-Air Cooling System |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to 55 °C |
Software Ecosystem
The PXI-1045 integrates with the National Instruments software platform for automated testing and modular instrumentation.
- LabVIEW – Graphical application development for automated measurement.
- TestStand – Production test sequence management.
- NI MAX – Hardware configuration and diagnostics.
- Measurement Studio – Application development for Visual Studio.
- NI Device Drivers – Driver support for installed PXI instruments.
- Python, C/C++, C#, and .NET – Supported through NI driver libraries.
Industries
- Automated Test Equipment (ATE)
- Semiconductor Testing
- Wireless Communications
- Aerospace and Defense
- Industrial Automation
- Electronics Manufacturing
- Automotive Electronics
- Research Laboratories
Applications
Automated Production Testing
Build synchronized modular test platforms for electronics manufacturing.
- Production testing
- Quality assurance
- Functional verification
- Manufacturing validation
Semiconductor Validation
Integrate multiple PXI instruments for IC and wafer testing.
- Device characterization
- Wafer testing
- Mixed-signal validation
- Production verification
RF and Wireless Measurement
Support synchronized RF generation and analysis systems.
- RF validation
- Spectrum analysis
- Signal generation
- Wireless testing
Laboratory Instrumentation
Develop flexible measurement platforms for engineering research.
- Oscilloscopes
- DAQ systems
- Switching systems
- Signal analysis
Comparison with Similar Products
| Model | Main Difference | Best Application |
|---|---|---|
| NI PXI-1045 | 18-slot PXI chassis for large modular instrumentation systems. | Large PXI systems |
| NI PXI-1042 | 8-slot PXI chassis for compact measurement systems. | Compact PXI applications |
| NI PXIe-1065 | 18-slot PXI Express chassis with higher PCI Express bandwidth. | PXI Express applications |
| NI PXIe-1075 | Updated PXI Express chassis supporting higher-speed modular systems. | Advanced PXIe instrumentation |
Recommended Related Products
| NI PXI-8108 | Embedded PXI controller for automated measurement systems. |
| NI PXI-6259 | Multifunction PXI data acquisition module. |
| NI PXI-2596 | RF multiplexer switch module. |
| NI PXI-4071 | High-precision digital multimeter. |
| NI PXI-4461 | Dynamic signal acquisition module. |
Why Choose PXI-1045?
- 18-slot high-capacity PXI chassis
- Reliable PXI backplane architecture
- Integrated timing and synchronization resources
- Supports a broad range of PXI instrumentation
- Industrial-grade cooling and power management
- Ideal for automated testing and modular instrumentation
- Fully compatible with the NI software ecosystem
- Scalable platform for long-term system expansion
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the PXI-1045 primarily used for?
The PXI-1045 is designed for automated test equipment, semiconductor validation, RF measurement, industrial automation, laboratory research, and modular instrumentation systems.
Which controllers are compatible with the PXI-1045?
The PXI-1045 supports National Instruments PXI embedded controllers as well as MXI remote controllers, allowing engineers to configure either standalone or host-controlled PXI systems.
Which software supports the PXI-1045?
The PXI-1045 is fully supported by LabVIEW, TestStand, NI MAX, Measurement Studio, and National Instruments device drivers for installed PXI instrumentation.
Conclusion
The NI PXI-1045 18-Slot PXI Chassis provides a robust and scalable platform for modular instrumentation and automated testing. With its high-capacity PXI architecture, integrated synchronization resources, reliable industrial design, and seamless compatibility with National Instruments hardware and software, the PXI-1045 is an excellent choice for semiconductor testing, RF validation, industrial automation, and advanced laboratory measurement systems.
