NI PXIe-1086 PXI Express Chassis
The NI PXIe-1086 is a high-performance 18-slot PXI Express chassis designed for large-scale automated test, measurement, RF validation, semiconductor testing, and advanced data acquisition applications. Developed by National Instruments, the PXIe-1086 provides a scalable modular platform with high-speed PXI Express communication, advanced synchronization capabilities, and reliable thermal management.
The PXIe-1086 supports a wide range of PXI and PXI Express modules, allowing engineers to build complex test systems integrating RF instruments, digitizers, FPGA modules, switching modules, and high-speed measurement hardware.
With its large slot capacity and high-performance architecture, the PXIe-1086 is widely used in aerospace, defense, automotive electronics, semiconductor production testing, wireless communication research, and electronic validation applications.
Key Features of NI PXIe-1086
18-Slot PXI Express Chassis Architecture
The PXIe-1086 provides 18 PXI Express slots, offering extensive expansion capability for complex automated test systems requiring multiple instruments and measurement functions.
- 18 PXI Express slots
- Supports PXI and PXI Express modules
- Compatible with PXI Express embedded controllers
- Large-scale modular instrumentation platform
- Suitable for multi-instrument test systems
High-Performance PXI Express Backplane
The PXIe-1086 features a high-performance PXI Express backplane designed for applications requiring fast communication between multiple PXI Express modules.
- PCI Express-based PXI Express architecture
- High-speed data transfer between modules
- Low-latency communication
- Supports high-throughput measurement applications
The high-bandwidth PXI Express backplane enables the PXIe-1086 to support demanding applications involving high-speed digitizers, RF instruments, FPGA processing modules, and synchronized measurement systems.
Advanced Timing and Synchronization
The PXIe-1086 provides integrated timing and synchronization resources required for precise coordination between multiple PXI modules.
- 10 MHz reference clock
- PXI trigger bus
- PXI Express timing resources
- Multi-module synchronization
Enhanced Cooling Performance
The PXIe-1086 features optimized thermal management designed to support high-performance PXI Express modules during continuous operation.
- High-efficiency forced-air cooling
- Improved airflow management
- Support for high-power PXIe modules
- Reliable long-duration operation
Flexible PXI Module Compatibility
The PXIe-1086 supports a wide range of National Instruments PXI and PXI Express modules for different test and measurement applications.
- PXIe Vector Signal Transceivers
- PXIe RF instruments
- PXIe digitizers
- PXIe FPGA modules
- PXI switching modules
- PXIe data acquisition modules
Applications of NI PXIe-1086
Automated Test Equipment (ATE)
The PXIe-1086 provides a scalable hardware platform for advanced automated test and electronic validation systems.
- Production testing
- Electronic verification
- Functional testing
- Manufacturing test systems
RF and Wireless Communication Testing
The PXIe-1086 is suitable for RF validation systems requiring multiple synchronized PXI Express instruments.
- 5G wireless testing
- RF device characterization
- Communication system validation
- Signal generation and analysis
Semiconductor Test Systems
The PXIe-1086 provides the scalability and bandwidth required for semiconductor characterization and production testing.
- IC characterization
- Mixed-signal testing
- Device validation
- High-throughput semiconductor testing
High-Speed Data Acquisition
The PXIe-1086 can integrate multiple acquisition modules for demanding measurement applications.
- Multi-channel data acquisition
- High-speed waveform capture
- Sensor measurement
- Real-time signal processing
Aerospace and Defense Testing
The PXIe-1086 provides a reliable modular platform for aerospace and defense validation applications.
- Avionics testing
- Radar validation
- Communication system testing
- Electronic system verification
Software Support
The PXIe-1086 works with National Instruments software tools for system configuration, automation, and measurement development.
- LabVIEW
- NI TestStand
- NI MAX
- NI-DAQmx
- Instrument drivers
- Python
- C/C++
Technical Specifications of PXIe-1086
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Product Type | PXI Express Chassis |
| Slots | 18 PXI Express slots |
| Backplane | High-performance PXI Express architecture |
| Synchronization | PXI timing and triggering resources |
| Cooling | Advanced forced-air cooling system |
| Applications | Automated test, RF testing, semiconductor testing, data acquisition, aerospace validation |
Comparison with Similar PXI Express Chassis
| Model | Main Difference | Best Application |
|---|---|---|
| PXIe-1086 | 18-slot high-performance PXI Express chassis | Large-scale automated test and validation systems |
| PXIe-1095 | 18-slot PXI Express chassis for advanced measurement applications | RF testing and high-bandwidth measurement platforms |
| PXIe-1085 | High-performance PXI Express chassis | High-speed data acquisition systems |
| PXIe-1088 | 12-slot PXI Express chassis | Medium-scale modular test systems |
Recommended Related Products
The following products are commonly used with the PXIe-1086 to build complete PXI Express automated test and measurement systems.
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NI PXIe-1095 | 18-slot PXI Express chassis designed for large-scale automated test, RF validation, and advanced measurement systems. |
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NI PXIe-1085 | High-performance PXI Express chassis designed for high-speed data acquisition and complex modular instrumentation systems. |
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NI PXIe-8880 | High-performance PXI Express embedded controller designed for large PXI systems requiring advanced processing capability. |
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NI PXIe-8861 | PXI Express embedded controller for advanced automated test systems and high-performance measurement applications. |
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NI PXIe-5841 | PXI Express Vector Signal Transceiver for RF testing, wireless validation, and advanced communication measurement systems. |
Why Choose NI PXIe-1086
- 18-slot high-performance PXI Express chassis
- High-speed PXI Express backplane communication
- Advanced timing and synchronization capability
- Enhanced cooling performance
- Supports large modular test systems
- Compatible with extensive PXI/PXIe instrumentation
- Ideal for RF, semiconductor, aerospace, and automated testing applications
Conclusion
The NI PXIe-1086 PXI Express Chassis is a powerful modular platform designed for engineers developing advanced automated test and measurement systems.
With its 18-slot architecture, high-speed communication capability, advanced synchronization resources, and broad PXI module compatibility, the PXIe-1086 provides an excellent solution for RF testing, semiconductor validation, aerospace applications, high-speed data acquisition, and large-scale automated test environments.
