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EC-8560

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PXI-8565

# Features

ExpressCard™-based control of PXI™/CompactPCI®
■ High-speed PCI Express® x1 interface
■ Direct control of PXI™/CompactPCI® systems via laptop computer
■ Supports 32-bit/66 MHz PCI™ interface
■ Expansion distance of up to 7 meters (expansion cables at 1 M, 3 M, and 7 M)
■ Comprehensive hardware and software transparency
■ Compliant with

- ExpressCard™ Standard Release 1.2
- PCI Express® Base Specifications Rev. 1.0a
- PXI™ Specifications Rev. 2.2
• PCI-to-PCI Bridge Architecture Specifications Rev. 1.2
• PCI™ Local Bus Specifications Rev. 3.0

# General Specifications

- Operating temperature: $0^{\circ}\mathrm{C}$ to $50^{\circ}\mathrm{C}$
• Storage temperature: -20°C to 80°C
• Relative humidity: 10% to 90%, non-condensing

# Certification

• EMC/EMI: CE, FCC Class A

# Ordering Information

ExpressCard-to-PXI Expansion Kit

Includes One EC-8560, One PXI-8565, and One ACL-EXPRESS-3 Cable

EC-8560

ExpressCard-to-PXI Expansion Interface Card for Host Laptop Computer

PXI-8565

ExpressCard-to-PXI Expansion Interface Card for PXI Chassis

ACL-EXPRESS-I/-3/-7

High-speed Expansion Cable, I/3/7 M

# Introduction

The ExpressCard-to-PXI/CompactPCI expansion kit allows you to control PXI™/CompactPCI® modules installed in PXI™/Compact-PCI® chassis using the ExpressCard™ slot in your laptop computer. ExpressCard™ technology leverages the features of PCI Express® bus but in a small form factor for laptop computer usage. With comprehensive hardware and software transparency, the expansion kit enables fast and convenient detection of any installed PXI™/CompactPCI® cards in a PXI™ chassis, without requiring additional drivers or software installation. The EC-8560 and PXI-8565 are connected by a shielded twisted copper cable of up to 7 meters in

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length for remote operating convenience. Supporting the ExpressCard™ interface, the ExpressCard-to-PXI/CompactPCI expansion kit provides laptop users great portability and convenience for remote control and measurement applications.

# Controlling PXI™/CompactPCI® with ExpressCard™

The EC-8560 implements the novelty of a PXI $^{™}$ remote controller to allow users control of PXI $^{™}$ /CompactPCI $^{®}$ modules via a laptop computer. The technology consists of an EC-8560 installed in the laptop computer, a PXI-8565 installed in an expanded PXI $^{™}$ chassis, and a shielded cable to connect them. The EC-8560 comes in an ExpressCard/34 footprint and transmits PCI Express $^{®}$ signals to a shielded twisted cable. The PXI-8565 then converts the signals and works as a PCI $^{™}$ bridge that supports 32-bit/66 MHz PXI $^{™}$ /CompactPCI $^{®}$ modules.

Note

Due to BIOS design, some laptop computers may be limited by system resource allocation for external PCI $^{™}$ devices. ADLINK tests various laptop computers for compatibility with our ExpressCard-to-PXI expansion kit. Please visit the ADLINK website or contact us for compatibility information.

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EC-8560

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PXI-8565

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ACL-EXPRESS-I/-3/-7

# Specifications

EC-8560

- ExpressCard™ Standard Release 1.2 compliant
- PCI Express® Base Specification Rev. 1.0a compliant
- PCI Express $^{\textregistered}$ x I link with 250 MB/s data throughput
- Extended distance of up to 7 meters
• Dimension: ExpressCard/34 108 mm (W) x 34 mm (H)
• Power requirements:

<table><tr><td>Device</td><td>+3.3 V</td></tr><tr><td>EC-8560</td><td>210 mA</td></tr></table>

PXI-8565

- PXI™ Specifications Rev. 2.2 compliant
- PCI-to-PCI Bridge Architecture Specifications Rev. 1.2 compliant
- PCI™ Local Bus Specifications Rev. 3.0 compliant
• Supports 32-bit/66 MHz PCI™ interface
- Extended distance of up to 7 meters
- Dimensions: 3U PXI™ form factor 175 mm (W) x 107 mm (H)
• Power requirement:

<table><tr><td>Device</td><td>+3.3 V</td></tr><tr><td>PXI-8565</td><td>720 mA</td></tr></table>

ACL-EXPRESS-1/-3/-7

• Length: 1 M, 3 M, 7 M
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