PXI

PXI (PCI eXtensions for Instrumentation) is an industrial standard platform derived from Compact PCI, designed for test, measurement, and scientific applications. It extends the traditional PC BUS for these uses, offering modular instrumentation, open architecture, and hot-swap functions.

PXI features high-speed network transmission, built-in counters, and simultaneous triggered data transmission, making it ideal for integrating software and hardware into compact test systems. Replacing larger rack and stack instruments with modular cards and chassis, PXI systems save space and support diverse measurement functions. Their flexibility and high-performance/low-cost benefits are particularly valuable for electronic products with short life cycles and are widely used in automotive semiconductor, aviation, and military testing.