Technical Specifications:

• Interface: PCI Express (PCIe) x4
• Form Factor: Standard PCIe card
• Data Transfer Rate: Up to 2 GB/s (bidirectional)
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 55°C
• Storage Temperature: -40°C to 85°C
• Relative Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing
• Dimensions: Standard PCIe card size, typically 168.4 mm x 107.7 mm

Functional Features:

• High-Speed Data Transfer: Provides high-speed communication between the PC and PXI/PXIe systems, crucial for applications that require rapid data acquisition and processing.
• PXI/PXIe Chassis Connectivity: Interfaces with PXI/PXIe chassis, enabling integration of multiple instruments and modules within a test system.
• Auto-Recognition: Automatically detects and configures PXI/PXIe modules, simplifying setup and reducing configuration time.
• PCIe x4 Interface: Delivers high-bandwidth connectivity, ensuring efficient and reliable data transfer.
• PCIe Bus Interface: Supports a full x4 PCIe lane interface for high-speed communication.

Application Scenarios:

• Automated Test Systems: Ideal for use in automated testing environments where fast, reliable data transfer between the PC and PXI/PXIe modules is essential.
• Data Acquisition: Suitable for applications requiring high-speed data acquisition from PXI/PXIe instrumentation.
• Signal Processing: Used in systems that involve complex signal processing tasks where high data throughput is necessary.
• Measurement and Control: Employed in measurement and control systems where rapid communication between hardware components is critical.

Additional Considerations:

• Compatibility: Ensure that the PCIe-8398 is compatible with the PXI/PXIe chassis and modules in use, as well as with the operating system and software environment.
• Driver and Software Support: Requires appropriate drivers and software, such as NI drivers and software tools, for proper operation and integration with National Instruments hardware and software ecosystems.