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M9036A PXIe Embedded Controller

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Overview

The Keysight Technologies, Inc. M9036A is an embedded PXIe PC controller which enables a compact platform solution. With the 2-link, 2x8 Gen 2 backplane configuration, it is an ideal match for the Keysight M9018B PXIe chassis. It can also be used in the M9010A and M9019A chassis but is limited to Gen 2 per­formance in these chassis.

Product description

The Keysight M9036A is a three-slot module that can be used to build compact PXIe systems. It easily integrates into hybrid test systems using GPIB, USB, and LAN with the built-in front panel interfaces.

The embedded controller is built upon a mid-performance Intel Core i5 dual-core processor with Hyper-Threading Technology and is designed for applications in multi-tasking environments.

Applications

Aerospace and defense

Communications

General purpose applications

Electronic functional test

Features

Intel Core i5-520E 2.4GHz processor

3-slot PXIe controller module

160 GB solid-state drive

4 GB RAM memory with 8 GB option

Gen 2 PCIe®, 4- or 2-link configuration providing up to 4 GB/s max data bandwidth between links

Front panel connections with USB (4), 10/100/1000 LAN (2), DVI-I, GPIB, ExpressCard 34, and SMB trigger connector

Support for Microsoft Windows 7 (32 and 64 bit) and Windows 10 (64 bit)

Customer values

Supports transportable applications

Fast data transfer rates across the backplane

Intel Hyper-Threading Technology provides performance required for multi-threaded applications

Preloaded with operating system, drivers, and Keysight I/O libraries for reduced startup time

Solid-state drive for improved mechanical reliability

Specifically designed for PXIe systems that provide a choice between embedded and external controllers

Easy Setup ... Test ... and Maintenance

Hardware platform

Hardware overview

Based on the Intel i5 processor with Hyper-Threading Technology, the M9036A is ideal for modular applications requiring the compact size of an embedded computer.

Dual-core processor

The M9036A architecture is built on the Intel i5-520E dual-core processor. This processor utilizes the Intel Hyper-Threading Technology with a total of four simultaneous threads. Use a multi-tasking operating system, such as Microsoft Windows 7 and 10, to take full advantage of capabilities of this processor. The processor also utilizes the direct media interface (DMI) with 1 GB/s data bandwidth in each direction.

Memory

The M9036A has two 204-pin SODIMM memory sockets which support DDR3-800/1066 RAM. Each socket can support memory modules up to 4 GB for a total memory capacity of 8 GB. The standard configuration utilizes a single 4 GB memory module with an option to add a second 4 GB module.

Solid-state drive

A 160 GB solid state drive is included standard with the M9036A. This drive provides superior mechanical reliability compared to a conventional rotating hard drive.

Video

The DVI-I connector on the front panel supports both digital (DVI) and analog (VGA) monitors. When using an analog monitor, a DVI-to-VGA adapter is required (provided with the computer).

Peripheral I/O

The M9036A front panel contains connectors for USB 2.0, DVI-I video, Gigabit Ethernet, and GPIB. The computer also includes an ExpressCard/34 interface which provides I/O flexibility. This can be used to connect the embedded controller to a second Keysight M9018A chassis using the Keysight M9045A for example.

PXI trigger

The front panel contains a bi-directional trigger connector which can be used to route an external trigger signal

to/from the PXI backplane.

PXIe backplane configuration

The embedded controller utilizes a Gen 2 PCIe switch to provide a flexible backplane connection that can operate in either a 2- or 4-link configuration. When installed in the Keysight M9018B PXIe chassis and operating in a 2-link (2x8) configuration, it will enable x8 slots in the chassis to communicate peer-to-peer at Gen 2 speeds without involving the CPU itself. This PCIe backplane switch is also connected to the CPU via a Gen 1, x8 PCIe link. Therefore, data transfers to/from memory will operate at Gen 1 speeds.

Easy maintenance and support

The M9036A is easy to maintain or upgrade. The SSD and memory can be removed without removing the covers. The SSD also contains a recovery partition that can be used to restore the drive to the factory default conditions.

Software platform

The embedded controller supports Microsoft Windows operating systems and comes with the selected operating system installed. Keysight I/O libraries, including VISA, Keysight Connection Expert, and I/O monitor, are also pre-installed.

The external trigger is controlled with a driver or soft front panel which are also pre-installed on the computer.

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