Adlink PXIe-3988 server-grade controller

Adlink Technology has released its first server-grade PXIe controller, the PXIe-3988. Combining Intel Core processors and up to 64 GB of DDR4 2400 MHz memory, the PXIe-3988 employs multiple computing engines on a single processor and can run four independent tasks simultaneously.

Specifically designed for PXI Express-based testing systems, the PXIe-3988 provides a platform for a variety of testing and measurement applications for compute-intensive workloads. Distributing processing loads across six Xeon cores reduces processing times for intensive signal and data applications such as radiofrequency tests and hardware-in-the-loop simulations.

With an auto-configured PCIe switch, the PXIe-3988 can support four links x4 or two links x8 PXI Express link capability, with maximum system throughput up to 16 GBps by PCI Express 3.0 bus. Features include: interface flexibility for hybrid PXI-based testing systems provided by two connectors, dual USB 3.0 connections for high-speed peripheral devices, dual gigabit ethernet ports, four USB 2.0 ports for peripheral devices and USB instrument control, and a micro-D GPIB connector for GPIB instrument connection.

The PXle-3988 Express embedded controller delivers multiple benefits for test and measurement applications in a standard PXI chassis.