PXIe-8862

The PXIe-8862 is a PXI Embedded Controller from National Instruments, designed for PXI Express automated test, RF measurement, modular instrumentation, and data acquisition systems. As an embedded controller for PXI Express chassis, the NI PXIe-8862 provides the processing power, connectivity, and system control needed to manage multiple PXI or PXIe instruments in a single modular test platform. It features a 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 8-core processor, making it suitable for processor-intensive test and measurement applications.

The NI PXIe-8862 is used as the main controller inside a PXI Express system. Instead of using an external desktop computer to control the chassis, engineers can install the PXIe-8862 directly into the PXI Express chassis to create a compact and integrated test system. This design helps reduce external cabling, simplify system configuration, and improve reliability in automated test environments. It is especially useful for RF test systems, high-channel-count data acquisition, production test stations, and modular instrumentation platforms.

For connectivity, the PXIe-8862 PXI Controller provides multiple high-speed interfaces. It includes two 10/100/1000/2500BASE-T Ethernet ports, two Thunderbolt 4 ports, two USB 3.0 ports, four USB 2.0 ports, an integrated hard drive, and a serial port. These interfaces allow users to connect external storage devices, network systems, peripheral equipment, and additional test instruments. The dual Ethernet ports are useful for network communication, remote access, and industrial test system integration, while Thunderbolt 4 provides high-speed connectivity for compatible external devices.

The National Instruments PXIe-8862 is available with GPIB and no-GPIB port options, allowing users to choose the configuration that matches their test system requirements. The GPIB version is useful for engineers who need to control traditional benchtop instruments, legacy test equipment, or hybrid test systems that combine PXI modules with external instruments. The no-GPIB version is suitable for systems that rely mainly on Ethernet, USB, Thunderbolt, or PXI-based instrumentation.

The PXIe-8862 also supports different operating system configurations, including Windows 11 LTSC and NI Linux Real-Time options. Windows 11 LTSC is suitable for general automated test, software development, and instrument control applications, while NI Linux Real-Time is useful for deterministic and real-time test systems where timing behavior and system stability are important. This flexibility allows engineers and system integrators to select the software environment that best fits their measurement platform.

The PXIe-8862 Embedded Controller is well suited for applications that require high processing performance inside a PXI Express platform. It can be used for automated production testing, RF signal validation, semiconductor test, aerospace and defense test systems, electronic functional test, data acquisition, and laboratory measurement automation. Because it combines high-performance CPU processing with PXI Express system control, the PXIe-8862 is a practical choice for users who need a compact controller for demanding modular test systems.

Overall, the NI PXIe-8862 PXI Embedded Controller is a high-performance controller for PXI Express systems. With its Intel Core i7 8-core processor, 2.6 GHz processing speed, dual 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports, Thunderbolt 4 connectivity, USB interfaces, GPIB configuration options, and support for Windows or NI Linux Real-Time, the PXIe-8862 is suitable for modern automated test, modular instrumentation, RF measurement, and data acquisition applications.