# PXIe-3987/3977/3937

3U 7th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 Processor based PXI Express Gen3 Controller with 16GB/s System Bandwidth Capability

![Exterior view of a ADLINK industrial control module with visible ports, connectors, and a central WO Blue® internal card (no readable text or symbols beyond branding)](.pxie-3987-3977-3937-datasheet-20251119/46b6fc3473ab5b13ef28ec352a5886896a3e60b5e072d5fabd889cac1db01e90.jpg)

# Features

• 7th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 Processors (Kaby Lake)
• Up to 32 GB Dual Channel DDR4 at 2133/2400 MHz (supports non-ECC memory)
• Maximum system throughput up to 16 GB/s by PCI Express 3.0 Bus
• Supports four links x4 or two links x8 PXI Express link capability to PXI express chassis
• 240GB (or greater) SSD / 500GB (or greater) HDD
• Dual GbE, Four USB 2.0, Dual USB 3.0, GPIB (IEEE488) controller
• Dual DisplayPort connectors, one RS-232/422/485 D-SUB9 connector
• Trigger I/O for advanced PXI trigger functions

# Introduction

The ADLINK PXIe-3987/3977/3937 PXI Express embedded controller, based on the 7th gen Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 processor, is specifically designed for hybrid PXI Express-based testing systems, delivering maximum computing power for a wide variety of testing and measurement applications.

Combining state-of-the-art 7th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 processor and up to 32 GB of 2400 MHz DDR4 memory, the PXIe-3987/3977/3937 utilizes separate computing engines on a single processor, enabling execution of numerous independent tasks simultaneously in a multi-tasking environment. With a auto configure PCIe switch, the PXIe-3987/3977/3937 can support four links x4 or two links x8 PXI Express link capability, with maximum system throughput up to 16 GB/s by PCI Express 3.0 bus.

The ADLINK PXIe-3987/3977/3937 provides ample interface flexibility, including two DisplayPort connectors, allowing connection to two monitors, dual USB 3.0 connections for high speed peripheral devices, dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, with one for LAN connection and the other for controlling LXI instruments, four USB 2.0 ports for peripheral devices and USB instrument control, and a Micro-D GPIB connector for GPIB instrument connection, for hybrid PXI-based testing systems control.

# Ordering Information

• PXIe-3987/M8G/SSD
3U PXI Intel® Core™ i7-7820EQ 3.0GHz system controller with 8 GB memory & 240 GB SSD
• PXIe-3987/M16G/SSD
3U PXI Intel® Core™ i7-7820EQ 3.0GHz system controller with 16 GB memory & 240 GB SSD
• PXIe-3977/M8G/SSD
3U PXI Intel® Core™ i5-7440EQ 2.9 GHz system controller with 8 GB memory & 240 GB SSD
• PXIe-3937/M8G/SSD
3U PXI Intel® Core™ i3-7100E 2.9GHz system controller with 8 GB memory & 240 GB SSD

# Accessories

• ACL-IEEE488-MD1-A
25-pin Micro-D to GPIB cable, 1M
• DisplayPort to VGA cable
Displayport (Plug) to D-DUB 15PIN (F) cable, 150mm
• DisplayPort to DVI cable
Displayport (Plug) to DVI (F) cable, 150mm
• DisplayPort to HDMI cable
Displayport (Plug) to HDMI (F) cable, 150mm

\*One DisplayPort to DVI cable ships with the ADLINK PXIe-3987/3977/3937 unit

# Product Illustration

![ADLINK\nPXIe-3987 HD USR\nPXIe Embedded Controller\nTrigger I/O to route trigger to/ from PXI trigger bus\nDual DisplayPort for various connection types\nDual GbE ports (one for LAN connectivity and one for LXI instrument control)\nDual USB 3.0 connections for high speed peripheral devices\nFour USB 2.0 ports for peripheral devices and USB instrument control\nRS-232/422/485 D-SUB9 connector\nMicro-D GPIB connector for GPIB instrument control](.pxie-3987-3977-3937-datasheet-20251119/05fee3a75be202eaef98fa7712500afa6a87b3a6207406570884d41f4564dece.jpg)

Specifications

<table><tr><td>Model Name</td><td>PXle-3987</td><td>PXle-3977</td><td>PXle-3937</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4">Core Features</td></tr><tr><td>CPU</td><td>Intel® CoreTM i7-7820EQ 3.0GHz (Turbo 3.7GHz)</td><td>Intel® CoreTM i5-7440EQ 2.9GHz (Turbo 3.6GHz)</td><td>Intel® CoreTM i3-7100E 2.9GHz</td></tr><tr><td>DMI</td><td colspan="3">DMI 3.0 8GT/s</td></tr><tr><td>Chipset</td><td colspan="2">Mobile Intel® QM175</td><td>Mobile Intel® HM175</td></tr><tr><td>Memory</td><td colspan="3">Up to 32 GB dual channel DDR4 at 2133/2400 MHz(supports non-ECC memory)</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4">Display</td></tr><tr><td>DisplayPort</td><td colspan="3">3840 x 2160 @60HzDisplayPort adapters to other standards are available, w/ max. resolution dependent on adapter</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4">PXI Express Chassis I/O</td></tr><tr><td>Bus</td><td colspan="3">PCI Express 3.0 (back compatible with 2.x and 1.x)</td></tr><tr><td>System Bandwidth</td><td colspan="3">Up to 16GB/s</td></tr><tr><td>PXIe Link Configuration</td><td colspan="3">2 Link Mode : x8 x84 Link Mode : x4 x4 x4 x4</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4">I/O Connectivity</td></tr><tr><td>Storage</td><td colspan="3">One SATA 6.0 Gb/s port with a 2.5&quot; SATA SSD/HDD bracket</td></tr><tr><td>Ethernet</td><td colspan="2">Intel® Ethernet controller I219-LM,I210</td><td>Intel® Ethernet controller I219-V,I210</td></tr><tr><td>USB</td><td colspan="3">2x USB 3.0 and 4x USB 2.0, front-mounted</td></tr><tr><td>GPIB</td><td colspan="3">Onboard IEEE488 GPIB controllerMicro-D 25-pin connector, front-mounted (ACL-IEEE488-MD1-A cable required)</td></tr><tr><td>Trigger I/O</td><td colspan="3">SMB connector, front-mounted, to route an external trigger signal to/from PXI trigger bus</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4">Mechanical and Environmental</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td colspan="3">3U/4-slot PXI standard</td></tr><tr><td>Slot Requirements</td><td colspan="3">1 system slot plus 3 controller expansion slots</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td colspan="3">1 kg (2.2 lbs)</td></tr><tr><td>Operating Temp.</td><td colspan="3">0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F) (w/ SSD)0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F) (w/ HDD)</td></tr><tr><td>Storage Temp.</td><td colspan="3">-20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F)</td></tr><tr><td>Relative Humidity</td><td colspan="3">5% to 95%, non-condensing</td></tr><tr><td>Shock</td><td colspan="3">30 G, half-sine, 11 ms pulse duration</td></tr><tr><td>Vibration</td><td colspan="3">Operating: 5 to 500 Hz, 0.21 GRMS, 3 axesNon-operating: 5 to 500 Hz, 2.46 GRMS, 3 axes</td></tr><tr><td>Emissions Compliance</td><td>EEN 61326-1, FCC Class B</td><td colspan="2">EN 61326-1, FCC Class A</td></tr><tr><td>CE Compliance</td><td colspan="3">Immunity: EN 61326-1</td></tr><tr><td>Operating System</td><td colspan="3">Windows 10 64bit</td></tr></table>

PXIe-3987/3977/3937 Block Diagram
![Based on the provided flowchart, here are the labeled blocks and their connections:\n\n**Labeled Blocks:**\n*   **Front Panel Connectors** (Container)\n*   **Mobile 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 Processor (Kaby Lake)**\n*   **Mobile Intel® QM175/HM175 Chipset**\n*   **PCI Express Switch (PCI Express 3.0)**\n*   **Rear Connectors to PXI Express Chassis** (Container)\n*   **DDR4 2133/2400 MHz SODIMM x2**\n*   **2.5' SATA Storage**\n*   **GPIB Controller**\n*   **GbE Controller I219**\n*   **GbE Controller I210**\n*   **LCP-COM Port**\n*   **SMBus Controller**\n*   **Programmable MUX**\n*   **DisplayPort Connector x2**\n*   **GPIB Connector**\n*   **GbE Connector** (appears twice)\n*   **USB3.0 Connector x2**\n*   **USB2.0 Connector x4**\n*   **COM Port Connector (RS-232/422/485)**\n*   **SMB Connector**\n\n**Connections:**\n*   **DisplayPort Connector x2** connects via **DP/HDMI Dual Mode** to the **Mobile 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 Processor (Kaby Lake)**.\n*   The **Mobile 7th Gen...** processor connects via **Memory Bus** to the **DDR4 2133/2400 MHz SODIMM x2**.\n*   The **Mobile 7th Gen...** processor connects via **PCIe 3.0 x16** to the **PCI Express Switch (PCI Express 3.0)**.\n*   The **Mobile 7th Gen...** processor connects to the **Mobile Intel® QM175/HM175 Chipset** via **Intel FDI** and **DMI 3.0**.\n*   The **GPIB Connector** connects to the **GPIB Controller**, which connects via **PCIe x1** to the **Mobile Intel® QM175/HM175 Chipset**.\n*   One **GbE Connector** connects to the **GbE Controller I219**, which connects via **PCIe x1** to the **Mobile Intel® QM175/HM175 Chipset**.\n*   The other **GbE Connector** connects to the **GbE Controller I210**, which connects via **PCIe x1** to the **Mobile Intel® QM175/HM175 Chipset**.\n*   The **USB3.0 Connector x2** connects via **USB 3.0** to the **Mobile Intel® QM175/HM175 Chipset**.\n*   The **USB2.0 Connector x4** connects via **USB 2.0** to the **Mobile Intel® QM175/HM175 Chipset**.\n*   The **COM Port Connector (RS-232/422/485)** connects to the **LCP-COM Port**, which connects via **LPC** to the **Mobile Intel® QM175/HM175 Chipset**.\n*   The **Mobile Intel® QM175/HM175 Chipset** connects via **PCIe x1** to the block containing the **SMBus Controller** and **Programmable MUX**.\n*   The **Mobile Intel® QM175/HM175 Chipset** connects via **SATA** to the **2.5' SATA Storage**.\n*   The **PCI Express Switch (PCI Express 3.0)** connects to the **Rear Connectors to PXI Express Chassis** via **PCIe 3.0 2 Link Mode (x8 x8) OR PCIe 3.0 4 Link Mode (x4 x4 x4 x4)**.\n*   The **SMBus Controller** connects to the **Rear Connectors to PXI Express Chassis** via **SMBus**.\n*   The **Programmable MUX** connects to the **Rear Connectors to PXI Express Chassis** via **Trigger Bus**.\n*   The **SMB Connector** connects to the **Programmable MUX** via **Trigger Signal**.](.pxie-3987-3977-3937-datasheet-20251119/cdc432e1bfa7f621bde7e0e5d270f685ce228af4af704546f4447fcaa7b2e0ca.jpg)
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