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Fine alignment, synchronized measurements

Instrumentation buses simplify the task of coordinating motion with data acquisition. A light source, photodetector, and an actuator are the basic components required for aligning fiberoptic cables. Motion control and data acquisition can take place using instrumentation modules that operate from a PXI bus, basically an industrialized version of the well-known PCI bus that has been augmented with additional synchronization and control signals. The NI 8176 RT is one example of a controller aimed at real-time applications. A 1.2-GHz processor runs LabVIEW real-time control tasks and can update control loops at up to a
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CompactPCI and PXI Bus Interfaces
Compact PCI bus interfaces and PXI bus interfaces allow the CompactPCI / PXI system to communicate with other devices or systems.
CompactPCI Controllers and CompactPCI Processors
CompactPCI controllers and CompactPCI processors are rugged, high-speed computer boards and single board computers that control data transfers between devices in CompactPCI and PXI networks. These devices also control the status of interrupts, interrupt requests (IRQs), registers, and triggers as well as network instruments for testing and analysis.
CompactPCI and PXI Products
CompactPCI and PXI products are a general search form that covers peripherals that use the CompactPCI (cPCI) and PXI bus standards. CompactPCI and PXI products include switches, extenders, controllers, processors and interface adapters. More detailed search forms are available for specific areas.
CompactPCI Extenders and PXI Extenders
CompactPCI extenders and PXI extenders are computer boards that are used to improve or extend the functions of CompactPCI and PXI systems.
CompactPCI Switches and PXI Switches
CompactPCI switches and PXI switches are used in industrial systems to connect test points or devices to instruments for the purpose of testing, measuring or monitoring the system.
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