- **PCI Local Bus Specification Rev. 2.2 Compliant** Ensures full compatibility with standard PCI devices and host systems. - **PCI Bridge Architecture Specification Rev. 1.2 Compliant** Implements a transparent PCI‑to‑PCI bridge for seamless system integration. - **StarFabric High‑Speed Serial Link Technology** Converts parallel PCI signals into serial frames transmitted over a 5 Gbps link (4 × 622 Mbps LVDS pairs), ensuring high‑integrity data transfer up to 10 m. - **Full 32‑bit/33 MHz PCI Bandwidth (132 MB/s)** Provides uncompromised throughput equivalent to local PCI bus performance. - **Complete Hardware and Software Transparency** No additional drivers or software required; all devices appear as local PCI devices to the host. - **Robust Connectivity via 24‑pin DVI‑D Connector** Custom shielded copper cable ensures signal integrity and EMI resistance. - **13 Full‑Size PCI Slots in 19‑inch Rack‑Mount Chassis** Industrial‑grade RK‑8014 chassis with integrated 400 W auto‑switching power supply. - **Maximum Extension Distance: 10 m** Supports 2 m, 5 m, and 10 m cable options (ACL‑PCIEXT‑2/‑5/‑10). - **Built‑in Cooling System** Two 120 mm ball‑bearing fans (88 CFM each) for stable thermal performance. - **Industrial‑Grade Design** Suitable for automation, test, and military/aerospace environments.

Manufacturer: Adlink Technology Inc.

Category: Bus Extensions

- **PCI Local Bus Specification Rev. 2.2 Compliant** – Ensures full compatibility with standard PCI devices. - **PCI Bridge Architecture Specification Rev. 1.2 Compliant** – Implements a transparent PCI‑to‑PCI bridge for seamless operation. - **Full 32‑bit/33 MHz PCI Bandwidth (132 MB/s)** – No performance degradation across the extension link. - **StarFabric High‑Speed Serial Link Technology** – Serializes PCI signals into a 5 Gbps link using 622 Mbps LVDS differential pairs. - **Complete Hardware and Software Transparency** – Devices in the expansion chassis appear as local PCI devices to the host system; no additional drivers required. - **Robust Connectivity via 24‑pin DVI‑D Connector** – Industrial‑grade connector ensures signal integrity and mechanical reliability. - **Maximum Extension Distance: 10 m** – Supports 2 m, 5 m, and 10 m cable options. - **Compact Wall‑Mount Chassis (RK‑8005)** – Shoebox‑sized enclosure with integrated 200 W power supply and active cooling. - **Pre‑installed PCI Bridge Card (LPCI‑8575)** – Simplifies setup; ready for immediate integration. - **Industrial‑Grade Design** – Rugged construction, wide input voltage range (85–265 VAC), and efficient cooling for continuous operation. - **LED Indicators for Power and Link Status** – Provides visual confirmation of system and link health. - **Applications:** Industrial automation, electronics manufacturing test, military/aerospace systems, video capture, and remote test & measurement.

Manufacturer: Adlink Technology Inc.

Category: Bus Extensions

- **PCI Express® to PXI™ Bridge:** Provides seamless control of PXI™ modules from a host PC via a PCI Express® x1 interface. - **High-Speed Data Transfer:** Supports signaling rates up to 2.5 Gbps per direction, ensuring low-latency communication between host and PXI™ chassis. - **Transparent Operation:** No additional drivers or software required; the system is recognized natively by the host BIOS. - **Extended Distance Capability:** Supports cable lengths of 1 m, 3 m, and 7 m using shielded twisted-pair copper cables. - **Full PCI Compatibility:** Compliant with both 5 V and 3.3 V PCI buses, supporting 32-bit/33 MHz operation. - **Signal Integrity Optimization:** Adjustable equalization, amplification, and de-emphasis circuits maintain signal quality over long distances. - **Spread Spectrum Clock Control:** Reduces electromagnetic interference (EMI) through clock modulation. - **Robust Design:** Suitable for industrial, military, and aerospace environments requiring remote or distributed test and measurement systems. - **Hardware Transparency:** Devices in the PXI™ chassis behave as if installed locally in the host system.

Manufacturer: Adlink Technology Inc.

Category: Bus Extensions

- **PCI Express-to-PXI Bridge:** Provides transparent PCIe-to-PXI communication without additional drivers or software. - **High-Speed Interface:** PCI Express x1 link supporting up to 2.5 Gbps per direction. - **Extended Distance:** Supports cable lengths up to 7 meters using shielded twisted-pair copper cables. - **Full Hardware Transparency:** PXI modules in the extension chassis behave as if installed directly in the host PC. - **Compatibility:** Supports both 3.3 V and 5 V PCI buses; compliant with PXI and PCI standards. - **Flexible Configuration:** Available with 1 m, 3 m, and 7 m cable options (ACL-EXPRESS series). - **Industrial-Grade Design:** Suitable for high-density I/O, test and measurement, and industrial automation. - **Comprehensive Safety and Compliance:** Meets PCI Express Base Specification 1.0a, PCI-to-PCI Bridge Architecture 1.2, and PXI Specification 2.2. - **Ease of Installation:** Plug-and-play operation with standard PCIe and PXI slots. - **Robust Signal Integrity:** Adjustable equalization, amplification, and de-emphasis circuits for long-distance signal transmission.

Manufacturer: Adlink Technology Inc.

Category: Bus Extensions

- **Transparent PCIe-to-PXI Bridge:** Provides complete hardware and software transparency; no additional drivers required. - **High-Speed PCI Express® Interface:** Utilizes a PCIe x1 link with a signaling rate up to 2.5 Gbps per direction. - **Extended Distance Capability:** Supports cable lengths up to 7 meters using shielded twisted-pair copper cables. - **Full PXI Compatibility:** Compliant with PXI™ and CompactPCI™ standards, supporting both 5 V and 3.3 V signaling environments. - **32-bit/33 MHz PCI Bus Operation:** Ensures full data throughput for PXI modules. - **Signal Integrity Optimization:** Adjustable equalization, output swing, and de-emphasis controls for long-distance signal transmission. - **Spread Spectrum Clock Control:** Reduces EMI emissions for improved system stability. - **Multiple Cable Options:** Available in 1 m, 3 m, and 7 m lengths (ACL-EXPRESS series). - **Robust Industrial Design:** Suitable for industrial automation, test and measurement, and aerospace applications. - **Plug-and-Play Operation:** Automatically recognized by BIOS as a standard PCI bridge device.

Manufacturer: Adlink Technology Inc.

Category: Bus Extensions

- **Direct PC Control:** Enables direct control of PXI/CompactPCI systems from a host PC via PCI or PXI interface. - **Multi-Chassis Expansion:** Supports multi-chassis configurations, allowing up to two PXI or CompactPCI segments to be controlled from a single master module. - **Transparent PCI-to-PCI Bridge:** Fully hardware and software transparent; no additional drivers or configuration required beyond initial setup. - **StarFabric Architecture:** Utilizes StarFabric serial interconnect technology with 622 Mbps LVDS signaling, providing up to 2.5 Gbps full-duplex bandwidth per link. - **High Bandwidth:** Supports 64-bit/66 MHz PCI bus operation with peak throughput up to 528 MB/s. - **Flexible Bus Extension:** Compatible with 32-bit/33 MHz PCI buses (132 MB/s peak) and 64-bit/66 MHz PCI buses (528 MB/s peak). - **Long-Distance Connectivity:** Shielded twisted-pair copper cabling supports up to 10 meters between chassis. - **Dual-Link Ports:** Two independent link ports (Link 0 and Link 1) allow star or daisy-chain configurations for multiple chassis. - **OS Independence:** Operates independently of operating systems; compatible with all PCI-compliant drivers and BIOS. - **Interrupt Transparency:** Seamlessly extends PCI interrupts across the extended system. - **EMI Reduction:** Spread-spectrum clock generator reduces electromagnetic interference for compliance with CE and FCC standards. - **Compliance:** Fully compliant with PCI Local Bus Specification Rev. 2.2, PCI-to-PCI Bridge Architecture Rev. 1.1, and PXI Specification Rev. 2.0.

Manufacturer: Adlink Technology Inc.

Category: Bus Extensions

- **Transparent PCI-to-PXI and PXI-to-PXI Extension:** Functions as a transparent PCI-PCI bridge, allowing remote PXI or CompactPCI chassis to appear as local devices within a single PCI system. - **StarFabric Architecture:** Utilizes StarFabric serial interconnect technology with 622 Mbps low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS), providing up to 2.5 Gbps full-duplex bandwidth per link. - **High Bandwidth Performance:** Supports 64-bit/66 MHz PCI bus operation with a maximum throughput of 528 MB/s, or 132 MB/s for 32-bit/33 MHz configurations. - **Multi-Chassis Expansion:** One master module (PCI-8570 or PXI-8570) can connect to up to two slave PXI-8570 modules, enabling multi-segment PXI/CompactPCI systems. - **Hardware and Software Transparency:** Fully transparent to operating systems, BIOS, and drivers—no special software or configuration required. - **Flexible System Integration:** Compatible with PCI, PXI, and CompactPCI devices, allowing mixed-system configurations for high-density I/O and distributed automation. - **Long-Distance Connectivity:** Supports shielded twisted-pair copper cabling up to 10 meters, maintaining signal integrity and EMI compliance. - **Seamless Interrupt Extension:** All interrupts from remote PXI devices are propagated to the host system without latency or software intervention. - **Spread Spectrum Clocking:** Integrated spread-spectrum clock generator reduces EMI emissions, ensuring compliance with CE and FCC Class A standards. - **Robust Environmental Design:** Operates from 0°C to 55°C with non-condensing humidity up to 90%.

Manufacturer: Adlink Technology Inc.

Category: Bus Extensions

- **Transparent PCI‑to‑PXI and PXI‑to‑PXI Extension:** Functions as a fully transparent PCI‑to‑PCI bridge, allowing remote PXI chassis to appear as local devices to the host system. - **StarFabric High‑Speed Serial Link:** Employs StarFabric serial interconnect technology with 622 Mbps LVDS signaling per pair, achieving 2.5 Gbps full‑duplex bandwidth (5 Gbps total). - **Full PCI Bandwidth Support:** Supports 32‑bit/33 MHz (132 MB/s) and 64‑bit/66 MHz (528 MB/s) PCI data throughput. - **Multi‑Chassis Expansion:** One master module (PCI‑8570 or PXI‑8570) can connect up to two slave PXI‑8570 modules, enabling star or daisy‑chain configurations. - **Hardware and Software Transparency:** No additional drivers required; compatible with all PCI‑compliant operating systems and BIOS configurations. - **Extended Distance Capability:** Shielded copper cabling supports up to 10 m between host and extension chassis. - **Robust EMI Control:** Spread‑spectrum clock generator reduces electromagnetic interference for compliance with CE and FCC Class A standards. - **Flexible Bus Operation:** Supports 33 MHz and 66 MHz PCI bus frequencies; automatic down‑clocking when non‑66 MHz devices are detected. - **Industrial‑Grade Reliability:** Designed for continuous operation in industrial automation, test, and measurement environments.

Manufacturer: Adlink Technology Inc.

Category: Bus Extensions

- **High-Speed PCI Express Connectivity:** Utilizes **PCI Express Gen 2 x8** signaling to achieve a maximum system throughput of **4 GB/s**, ensuring rapid data exchange between host and PXI Express chassis. - **PXI Express Hardware Compliance:** Fully compliant with **PXI-5 PXI Express Hardware Specification Rev. 1.0**, guaranteeing compatibility with standard PXI Express chassis and modules. - **Flexible Link Configuration:** Supports multiple PXI Express link configurations, including: - Four-link configuration: **x4 x4 x4 x4** - Two-link configuration: **x16 x8** - **Extended Expansion Distance:** Supports cable lengths of **2 meters** or **5 meters**, allowing flexible system placement and multi-chassis expansion up to 5 meters from the host. - **Comprehensive Hardware and Software Transparency:** The system provides full transparency, enabling automatic detection of PXI modules without requiring additional drivers or software installation. - **Star Fabrics Architecture:** Implements a star-fabric topology for efficient data routing and minimal latency across multiple PXI Express segments. - **Multi-Chassis Capability:** Enables control of up to **two PXI Express segments** from a single PXIe-8638 module, supporting scalable test and measurement systems. - **Robust Physical Design:** Constructed with **shielded copper cabling** and **RJ45-style connectors**, ensuring signal integrity and electromagnetic interference (EMI) protection over extended distances.

Manufacturer: Adlink Technology Inc.

Category: Bus Extensions

- **High-Bandwidth PCIe Gen 2 x8 Interface:** Provides up to 4 GB/s system throughput, ensuring fast data exchange between the host PC and PXI Express chassis. - **Dual-Port PXIe Design:** The PXIe-8638D features dual ports, enabling multi-chassis configurations and the ability to control up to two independent PXI Express segments from a single controller. - **Star Fabrics Architecture:** Implements a star-fabric topology for optimized data routing and reduced latency across multiple PXI Express modules. - **Extended Connectivity:** Supports shielded copper cables up to 10 meters in length (standard kits include 2 m or 5 m options), allowing flexible system placement and remote operation. - **Comprehensive Hardware and Software Transparency:** The system automatically detects PXI Express modules without requiring additional drivers or software, simplifying setup and integration. - **PXI Express and PCI Express Compliance:** Fully compliant with PXI-5 PXI Express Hardware Specification Rev. 1.0 and PCI Express Base Specification Rev. 1.0a. - **Flexible Link Configuration:** Supports multiple PXI Express link configurations, including: - Four-link configuration: x4 x4 x4 x4 - Two-link configuration: x16 x8 - **Robust Environmental Design:** Operates reliably in industrial environments with an operating temperature range of 0°C to 55°C and storage temperature from -20°C to 70°C. - **Compact Form Factor:** The PXIe-8638D module conforms to the 3U Eurocard PXI Express form factor, while the PCIe-8638 host card is a low-profile PCIe x8 card suitable for standard desktop or rackmount PCs.

Manufacturer: Adlink Technology Inc.

Category: Bus Extensions