Keysight M9021A PCIe Cable Interface
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M9021A provides high-bandwidth PCIe cable connectivity for M9018A PXIe chassis, with x8 Gen 2 link delivering up to 4GB/s data rate for external host computers.
Product details
| Model | M9021A |
| Manufacturer | Keysight |
| Category | Multimeters & DMMs |
| Availability | Made to order |
Description
Overview
The M9021A is a PCIe cable interface specifically designed for the M9018A PXIe chassis. It provides a transparent, high-bandwidth serial link between PXIe modules and an external host computer via standard PCIe cable. With an x8 PCIe Gen 2 link delivering data rates up to 4 GB/s, the M9021A enables cost-effective systems using standard desktop or rack-mounted computers instead of expensive embedded controllers.
Key Features
- x8 PCIe Gen 2 interface with up to 4 GB/s data rate
- Transparent operation to application software
- Direct control of PXI and PXIe modules from external host computers
- Compatible specifically with M9018A PXIe chassis
- Performance equivalent to or faster than most embedded PXIe computers
- Supports both x8 and x1 connection configurations
Applications
- Modular test systems with external host computers
- Production and manufacturing test environments
- Laboratory automation and data acquisition systems
- Cost-optimized PXIe platforms using standard computers
Specifications
| Interface Type | PCIe Cable Interface |
| PCIe Link | x8 |
| PCIe Generation | Gen 2 |
| Data Rate | Up to 4 GB/s |
| Target Chassis | M9018A PXIe |
| Host Connection | Standard PCIe cable |
| Compatible Host Systems | Desktop computers, rack-mounted computers, laptop (ExpressCard) |
| Control Function | Transparent control of PXI and PXIe modules |
| Laptop Connection | ExpressCard adapter (limited to x1 Gen 1, max 250 MB/s) |
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