Adlink PCIe-8560 PCI Express-to-PXI Expansion Interface Card
The Adlink PCIe-8560 is a PCI Express-to-PXI expansion interface card. It allows a desktop computer to control and communicate with PXI modules in a PXI chassis. This card provides a high-bandwidth connection for data acquisition, instrument control, and automated testing applications.
- Model
- Adlink PCIe-8560
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $1,950
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- PCIe-8560
This unit
The Adlink PCIe-8560 is a PCI Express-to-PXI expansion interface card that enables control of PXI and CompactPCI modules from a host computer via high-bandwidth PCIe connectivity. It converts PCI Express signals to a PCI bridge, supporting up to seven 32-bit/66 MHz PXI/CompactPCI modules over distances up to 7 meters using shielded twisted cable.
Technical Specifications
- Interface: PCI Express x1 (Gen 1)
- PCIe Compliance: PCI Express Base Specification Rev. 1.0a
- Data Throughput: Up to 2.5 Gbps per direction; 250 MB/s via PCIe x1 Gen1 signaling
- Module Support: Seven 32-bit/66 MHz PXI/CompactPCI modules (standard 3U); 6U modules via PXI-8565/6U expansion module
- Expansion Distance: Up to 7 meters with shielded twisted cable
- Form Factor: Low-profile PCI Express card, 87 mm (W) × 69 mm (H)
- Cable Options: Shielded twisted copper, available in 1 m, 3 m, and 7 m lengths
Key Features
- Hardware and software transparency between host PC and PXI/CompactPCI chassis
- No additional drivers or software required for PXI module detection
- Supports both standard PXI/CompactPCI and PXI Express configurations
- For PXI Express expansion, available in four-link (x1 x1 x1 x1) or two-link (x1 x1) configurations
- Low-profile card design minimizes host system footprint
Typical Applications
- Data acquisition from remote PXI/CompactPCI instrumentation
- Automated test systems requiring distributed module control
- Instrument control across extended distances without additional driver complexity
Compatibility & Integration The PCIe-8560 installs into any available PCI Express x1 slot and connects via shielded cable to a PXI-8565 expansion module mounted in the remote PXI/CompactPCI chassis. It integrates with both standard PXI systems and PXI Express configurations, providing transparent operation across the expansion link.
Adlink PCIe-8560 — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Adlink PCIe-8560. 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 Adlink PCIe-8560 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.
Adlink PCIe-8560 price
This Adlink PCIe-8560 is listed at $1,950. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Adlink PCIe-8560 calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Adlink PCIe-8560 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 →
