Keysight (Agilent) M9048A PCIe Desktop Adapter
Keysight / Agilent Embedded Test Systems. Bandwidth: Up to 4 GB/s aggregate (5 Gb/s per lane).
- Model
- Keysight / Agilent M9048A
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $450
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- M9048A
This unit
The Keysight (Agilent) M9048A is a PCIe x8 desktop adapter card that bridges host computers to external AXIe and PXIe instrument chassis. Operating at Gen 2 signaling speeds, it delivers up to 4 GB/s aggregate bandwidth (5 Gb/s per lane) over a maximum 2 meter passive PCIe cable. The adapter incorporates a PCIe switch with clock isolation to maintain stable timing independent of the host computer's clock source, ensuring consistent measurement performance across diverse system configurations.
Technical Specifications
- PCIe Interface: x8 Gen 2 signaling (x8 or x16 slot compatible; x16 slot does not increase performance)
- Data Bandwidth: Up to 4 GB/s aggregate (5 Gb/s per lane)
- Cable Connector: x8 Molex, maximum passive cable length 2 meters
- Power Consumption: 7 W
- Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 55 °C
- Operating Humidity: Up to 95% relative humidity
- Physical Dimensions: Approximately 2.2 × 4.5 inches
- Form Factor: Low-profile PCIe card
Key Features
- PCIe switch with integrated clock isolation for timing stability
- Transparent software operation - no drivers required
- Supports PCIe Gen 1 and Gen 2 signaling
- Low-profile bracket compatible with both low-profile and standard chassis configurations
- Requires x8 to x8 PCIe cables rated for Gen 2 operation
Typical Applications Integration of modular test and measurement systems into desktop or rack-mounted computing platforms. Direct connection to AXIe chassis (M9502A, M9505A) or PXIe chassis via compatible cable interface modules (M9021A).
Compatibility & Integration
- Host Systems: Windows 7 and Windows 10 (32-bit and 64-bit)
- Supported Chassis: AXIe (M9502A/M9505A) and PXIe systems with M9021A PCIe cable interface
- Recommended Cables: Keysight Y1202A (x8 to x8, Gen 2 rated)
Keysight / Agilent M9048A — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Keysight / Agilent M9048A. Calibration covers analog input channel accuracy and offset at all gain settings, analog output accuracy, digital I/O logic threshold verification, sample rate and timing accuracy, and trigger and synchronization bus functional verification. NI CompactRIO and PXI chassis also undergo backplane trigger line integrity check.. All calibrations ship with a NIST-traceable certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Common Keysight / Agilent M9048A faults: power supply failure (cRIO-9073/9074), C-series slot connector wear, PXI chassis fan failure, GPIB interface failure on VXI controllers, BIOS/EEPROM corruption. NI CompactRIO most common faults are power supply failure on older cRIO-9073/9074 chassis and C-series module slot connector wear from repeated hot-swap cycles. PXI chassis fan failure is the most common wear item — chassis fans are field-replaceable. VXI embedded controllers most commonly develop EEPROM corruption and GPIB interface failure.
Keysight / Agilent M9048A price
This Keysight / Agilent M9048A is listed at $450. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Keysight / Agilent M9048A calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Keysight / Agilent M9048A is $450 (standard — pass/fail certificate and calibration sticker) or $650 (full measured data at every test point, reference standards documented, traceability chain included). Calibration for this instrument covers analog input channel accuracy and offset at all gain settings, analog output accuracy, digital I/O logic threshold verification, sample rate and timing accuracy, and trigger and synchronization bus functional verification. NI CompactRIO and PXI chassis also undergo backplane trigger line integrity check.. Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
