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NI PXIe-8106

2.16 GHz Dual-Core PXI Express Embedded Controller

  • 2.16 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7400 dual-core processor
  • Up to 46% higher performance than NI PXIe-8105
  • Up to 1 GB/s system bandwidth and 1 GB/s slot bandwidth
  • 512 MB (1 x 512 MB DIMM) dual-channel 667 MHz DDR2 RAM standard, 4 GB maximum
  • 10/100/1000 BaseTX (Gigabit) Ethernet, ExpressCard/34, 4 Hi-Speed USB, GPIB, serial, and other I/O
  • Windows OS and drivers already installed; hard-drive-based recovery
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The National Instruments PXIe-8106 is a high-performance Intel Core 2 Duo T7400-based embedded controller for use in PXI Express and CompactPCI Express systems. With its 2.16 GHz dual-core processor and dual-channel 667 MHz DDR2 memory, the NI PXIe-8106 is ideal for modular instrumentation and data acquisition applications. The NI PXIe-8106 includes an Intel Core 2 Duo T7400 dual-core processor.

Dual-core processors have two cores, or computing engines, located in one physical package. Dual-core processors can simultaneously execute two computing tasks, which is advantageous in multitasking environments, such as Windows XP, where multiple applications are running simultaneously. Two applications can each access a separate processor core at the same time, which improves overall performance. Also, dual-core processors are ideal for applications with multithreading, such as National Instruments LabVIEW software, which gives an application the ability to separate tasks into individual threads. A dual-core processor can simultaneously execute two of these threads. To configure a complete PXI Express system based on the NI PXIe-8106, please visit ni.com/pxiadvisor.

Part Number Description Est Ship  US Dollars Qty
NI PXIe-8106 Products
779920-02NI PXIe-8106 Core 2 Duo 2.16 GHz Controller with Windows Vista5 - 10$ 4,649.00
779921-02NI PXIe-8106 Core 2 Duo 2.16 GHz Controller, Vista, ExtTemp, 24/7Call$ 5,149.00
779920-01NI PXIe-8106 Dual Core Controller Downgraded to Windows XP5 - 10$ 4,649.00
779921-01NI PXIe-8106 Dual Core Controller Downgraded to Windows XP,ExtTmp5 - 10$ 5,149.00
Accessories
780031-20482 GB DDR2 RAM for 8130, 8106 & 8105 Controllers5 - 10$ 449.00
779302-10241 GB DDR2 RAM for NI 8106, NI 8105 and NI 8104 Controllers5 - 10$ 249.00
779302-512512 MB DDR2 RAM For NI 8106, NI 8105 and NI 8104 Controllers5 - 10$ 199.00
779175-0832 GB 2.5 in SATA Solid State Hard Drive Upgrade12 - 20$ 599.00
779175-06250 GB (or Greater) 2.5 in SATA Hard Drive Upgrade (Windows Only)10 - 15$ 399.00
779175-0360 GB (or Greater) 2.5 in SATA Blank HDD Spare/Replacement12 - 20$ 199.00
779175-0240 GB (or Greater) 2.5 in PATA Ext Temp,24/7 Blank HDD Spare/Rep12 - 20$ 349.00
780868-01DVI-I (male) to DVI-D (female) & VGA (female) Splitter12 - 20$ 49.00
779559-01FPM-1017 17in. Flat Panel Monitor with VGA Input for PC's5 - 10$ 249.00
779872-01NI MKD-1117 Rackmount 1U LCD Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse Drawer5 - 10$ 1,549.00
779560-01FPT-1015 15in. Flat Panel Touch Screen with VGA Interface and USB5 - 10$ 1,499.00
778713-02USB to Dual PS2 Keyboard/Mouse Adapter Cable12 - 20$ 39.00
779660-01USB English Keyboard and Optical USB Mouse5 - 10$ 39.00
778492-01External USB CD/DVD-ROM for Use with PXI & VXI Emb Controllers12 - 20$ 259.00
778492-02External USB Floppy Drive, for PXI & VXI Embedded Controllers12 - 20$ 159.00
192524-01ExpressCard Strain Relief Accessory for PXI Embedded Controllers12 - 20$ 69.00
777169-01IEEE 1284 Parallel Port Cable Adapter, 6 in.5 - 10$ 79.00
183285-02X13 GPIB Cable, MicroD25 to Shielded cable/Standard connector, 2M10 - 15$ 109.00

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Specifications Documents


Specifications Summary

General 
Form FactorPXI Platform
PXI Bus TypePXI Express
Operating System / TargetWindows
LabVIEW RT SupportNo
Controller TypeEmbedded
Processor Coresdual-core
CPU Clock Frequency2.16 GHz
Maximum System Throughput1 GB/s
Maximum Slot Throughput1 GB/s
Standard Memory512 MB
Maximum Memory4 GB
Watchdog/Trigger SMBYes
Software Support for NI System MonitorYes
24/7 OperationYes
Slot Requirement4
Hard Drive Options 
Removable Hard DriveNo
Extended Temperature OptionYes
Hard Drive60 GB
Extended Temperature Hard Drive40 GB
Peripheral Ports 
Ethernet1000BaseT, 100BaseT, 10BaseT
ExpressCard/34 SlotYes
GPIB (IEEE 488.2) InterfaceYes
Serial Ports (RS232)Yes
Parallel PortsYes
USB PortsYes
Physical Specifications 
Length21.6 cm
Width13 cm
Height8.1 cm
Maximum Altitude2000 m
Operating Temperature5..50 °C
      Extended Temperature Option0..55 °C

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  • Installation and integration test of all individual hardware
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  • Custom documentation plus a custom restore and startup utility

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  • Significant cost savings compared to individual repair incidents
  • Fault location, diagnostics, and repair by NI any time the system product fails
  • All parts and labor costs covered as well as any adjustments needed to restore the hardware to manufacturing specifications

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