PXI Express Chassis – Modular Platform for Automation and Test Systems

PXI Express is designed for measurement and automation systems with high demands on synchronization, flexibility, and scalability of measurement systems. The primary innovations compared to PXI are higher data transfer rates, extended timing and synchronization functions, as well as backwards compatibility and increased tendency to customize and adapt systems. A steadily increasing proportion of PXI Express systems has resulted. These developments led to needs for customized PXI Express system, and require a high degree of flexibility from manufacturers.