Description
The MXI-Express Thunderbolt remote control module allows for direct control of a PXI Express chassis from a Thunderbolt 3 USB port in a laptop, desktop computer or server. The MXI-Express Thunderbolt technology utilizes a high-bandwidth link that is transparent to device drivers providing CompactPCI Express-level support for PXI Express instrumentation and switching without the need for additional software.
Provided with two ports, the MXI-Express Thunderbolt card supports one connection to the host computer with a second port available to daisy-chain from the PXI chassis to additional Thunderbolt 3 compatible devices such as monitors. The card supports 2 and 4-link chassis configurations.
The Thunderbolt remote control module is not recommended for daisy chaining multiple chassis. Please review MTS’ other chassis controllers and bus expanders for multi-chassis applications.
Typical configurations will utilize the MXI-Express Thunderbolt active cable, providing a two meter connection between the host’s Thunderbolt 3 USB port and the MXI interface.
Applications
- Remote control of a PXI chassis via desktop PC with Thunderbolt interface
MXI-E Thunderbolt Specifications
| Power Requirements |
|---|
| MXI-Express Thunderbolt | +3.3 V: 480 mA (typ.); 600 mA (max)
+5 V: 420 mA (typ.); 500 mA (max)
+5 V AUX: 160 mA (typ.); 200 mA (max)
+12 V: 850 mA (typ.); 4.2 A (max) |
| General |
|---|
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to +55 °C |
| Storage Temperature | -40 °C to +71 °C |
| Operating Relative Humidity | 10% to 90%, non-condensing |
| Storage Relative Humidity | 5% to 95%, non-condensing |
| Operating Shock | 30 g peak, half-sine, 11 ms pulse (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-27. Meets MILPRF- 28800F Class 2 limits.) |
| Random Vibration - Operating | 5 Hz to 500 Hz, 0.3 grms) |
| Random Vibration - Nonoperating | 5 Hz to 500 Hz, 2.4 grms (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-64. Nonoperating test profile exceeds the requirements of MILPRF- 28800F, Class 3.) |
| Dimensions | 4.4" x 6.9" (10.7 cm x 17.5 cm) |
| Weight | 0.35 lb (typ.) |
| Safety | IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1
UL 61010-1, CSA 61010-1 |
| EMC | EN 61326-1 (IEC 61326-1): Class A emissions; Basic immunity
EN 55011 (CISPR 11): Group 1, Class A emissions |
| Compatibility | Fully compatible with the PXI Express Hardware Specification, Revision 2.0, PICMG CompactPCI Express EXP.0 R2.0 Specification, and Intel Thunderbolt 3 |
Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Downloads for MXI-E Thunderbolt
MXI4EDS.pdf
Aug 7, 2024
version: B
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MXIExpressThunderboltDS.pdf
Feb 17, 2023
version: A
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