NI PXIe-8301 Thunderbolt 3 PXI Remote Control Module

The NI PXIe-8301 is a Thunderbolt 3 PXI Remote Control Module that establishes high-bandwidth connectivity between a host computer and PXI or PXIe chassis. It enables remote control and high-speed data transfer for distributed test and measurement systems, supporting up to 17 PXIe slots and delivering 40 Gb/s bidirectional throughput via PCIe Gen 3 x4 tunneling.

– Technical Specifications

Host Interface
• Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) connector
• Data transfer rate: Up to 40 Gb/s bidirectional
• PCIe Gen 3 x4 tunneling protocol

PXI Chassis Interface
• PXIe System Module Connector
• Supports up to 17 PXIe slots (configuration-dependent)
• Direct PCIe communication with chassis backplane

Synchronization & Control
• Accepts PXIe reference clock from chassis
• Supports PXI trigger lines for system-level synchronization
• Optimized for low-latency control and data acquisition

Power & Environmental
• Power consumption: Typically under 25 W
• Powered via Thunderbolt 3 connection
• Operating temperature: 0 °C to 55 °C
• Storage temperature: −40 °C to 70 °C
• Operating humidity: 10% to 90% RH, non-condensing
• Storage humidity: 5% to 95% RH, non-condensing
• Operating vibration: 5.75 GRMS, 5 Hz to 500 Hz
• Non-operating vibration: 24.8 GRMS, 5 Hz to 2000 Hz
• Operating shock: 30 G half-sine, 11 ms
• Non-operating shock: 50 G half-sine, 11 ms

Physical
• Standard single-width, full-height PXIe module
• Weight: Approximately 0.2 kg (0.44 lbs)

– Key Features

• Single Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) host interface port
• PCIe Gen 3 x4 signaling for high-speed throughput
• JTAG interface for board-level testing and diagnostics
• Compliant with Thunderbolt 3 specifications

– Compatibility & Integration

The PXIe-8301 integrates with National Instruments PXIe chassis including PXIe-1071, PXIe-1073, PXIe-1075, PXIe-1078, PXIe-1082, PXIe-1083, PXIe-1084, and PXIe-1085. It operates on Windows 10/11 (64-bit) host systems.