Schroff PXI Express


PXI Express System

Customized PXIe Chassis Solutions for Your Unique Test Applications

ETM4U and nVent SCHROFF offer a wide range of standard and customized PXIe systems and controllers for test and measurement applications. While we provide an extensive selection of standard solutions, we understand that each customer's needs are unique.

Our true value lies in our ability to customize both our PXIe chassis and controllers to meet your specific requirements. Whether you need a modification of an existing product or a completely custom solution, we have the expertise and experience to deliver a solution that precisely fits your needs.

Our experienced team of engineers works closely with you to ensure that the customized solution meets your exact requirements, and our rigorous testing and validation process guarantees that the solution meets the highest quality standards. Discover how nVent SCHROFF can help you achieve your testing goals today.

Mechanical Adjustment

  • Based on the adjustability of the card cage and chassis

  • Customizable labeling and appearance

  • Unique mounting or environmental features

Scalable cooling solution

  • Increasing the number and power of fans as the number of slots grows
  • Ability to select and control the direction of airflow

 

 

 

Scalable Power Solution

  • Power supply modules for varying slot counts and power requirements
  • Space for mounting power supplies scales with system size

Modular Backplane

  • Offload active components onto modular mezzanines
  • Function modules can be mixed and matched
  • Backplane design is easy to modify as it consists only of passive connections

Discover Customized PXIe Solutions with nVent SCHROFF’s Chassis and System Controllers

 
nVent SCHROFF offers a wide range of PXIe solutions for test and measurement applications. Our primary advantages are our PXIe chassis and system controllers, which can be customized to meet specific requirements based on our standard product portfolio. PXIe chassis are designed with EMC shielding compliant with EN 61326-1 Class B, ensuring they meet even the strictest requirements.
 
The PXIe system controller is the smallest controller on the market, with a width of only 4 HP. By utilizing COM Express modules, we offer a wide selection of processor options, allowing rapid adaptation to the latest and most powerful processors available.
 
At nVent SCHROFF, we are committed to delivering exceptional service and support. Customers are directly connected to our engineers and experts, enabling fast and efficient communication and problem-solving.
 
In addition to PXIe chassis and system controllers, we also provide a full range of infrastructure for T&M applications, including subracks, front panels, racks, and power distribution units. Our focus on customization and extensive product offerings make nVent SCHROFF the ideal partner for test and measurement needs.

PXI-Express System, 4U, 8 Slots, Gen 3

  • PXI Express Desktop Chassis, 4U, 44 HP
  • 1 PXIe System Slot and 7 Hybrid Slots
  • Extremely high-performance Gen 3 PCIe switching with a standard four-link (4x4) system slot
  • Powerful cooling concept with low fan noise, 50 W per slot @ 15K temperature rise
  • Bottom-to-back airflow with temperature-controlled fans; integrated Cabinet Monitoring Module (CMM)
  • Wide range of AC inputs with main switch at the back, power button on the front (top)
  • External 10 MHz clock inputs/outputs on the back panel

PXI-Express System, 4U, 18 Slots, Gen 3

  • PXI Express Desktop Chassis, 4U, 84 HP, with handles and 19" mounting brackets
  • 1 PXI Express System Slot with 16 HP width, 1 PXI Express Timing Slot, and 16 Hybrid Slots
  • Extremely high-performance Gen 3 PCIe switching with a standard four-link (4x4) system slot
  • Powerful cooling concept with low fan noise, 50 W per slot @ 15K temperature rise
  • Bottom-to-back airflow with temperature-controlled fans; integrated Cabinet Monitoring Module (CMM)
  • Wide range of AC inputs with main switch on the back, power button on the front (top)
  • External 10 MHz clock inputs/outputs on the back panel

PXI Express System, 4U, 18 Slots, Gen3x8

  • PXI Express Desktop Chassis, 4U, 84 HP, with handles and 19" mounting brackets
  • 1 PXI Express System Slot with 16 HP width, 1 PXI Express Timing Slot, and 16 Hybrid Slots
  • Gen 3 PCIe switching with a dual-link (1x16 and 1x8) system slot
  • Powerful cooling concept with low fan noise, 80 W per slot @ 15K temperature rise
  • Bottom-to-back airflow with temperature-controlled fans; integrated Cabinet Monitoring Module (CMM)
  • Wide range of AC inputs with the main switch on the back, power button on the front (top)
  • External 10 MHz clock inputs/outputs on the back panel
  • Trigger in/out via SMA connector on the front
 

PXI Express Controllers

  • The most compact PXIe embedded controller on the market
  • Compliant with PXI™-5 PXI Express Hardware Specification Rev. 2.0
  • Maximum system throughput of 6 GB/s in Four-Link mode, PCIe Gen 3 x2 - x2 - x1 - x1
  • 7th Generation Intel® Core™ processor with Hyper-Threading
  • Intel® Gen9 HD Graphics 620
  • 16 GB 2133 MHz DDR4 memory (optional 2x16 GB)
  • 250 GB integrated m.2 NVMe SSD
  • 2 GBE ports on the front panel
  • 3x USB 3.0 Type A
  • DisplayPort 1.2
  • Customizable BIOS
 

Firmware and Software

  • Software tools available for download on each chassis's product page
  • Open driver platform launched in Q1/2023, supporting third-party controllers/cards
  • Direct access and vendor-independent chassis/trigger management via SMBus
  • Customization/rebranding options available
  • Full driver and software support
    • Windows drivers with Schroff installation tool
    • Chassis DLL
    • System module DLL
    • Windows application/monitoring tool
    • PXIe system monitor
    • Initialization files for T&M software suites
    • Chassis .ini file
  • Firmware installed in PXIe chassis
    • CMM firmware
    • EEPROM file

If you would like more information or have questions about any of our products or services, please don't hesitate to contact us. We are happy to assist you in any way we can.