User`s manual

Introduction 1
PXI-3920/3910
User’s Manual
1 Introduction
The PXI-3920 and PXI-3910 are ADLINK’s next generation 3U
PXI system controllers designed to be the core of hybrid PXI-
based testing systems. The PXI-3920 incorporates an Intel
Pentium M 760 2.0 GHz processor and 915GME chipset to
provide superior computing performance; while the PXI-3910
incorporates an Intel Celeron M 373 1.0 GHz processor and
915GME chipset to provide a cost-effective solution.
The hybrid PXI-based testing system is usually composed of a
PXI platform and diversified stand-alone instruments for elabo-
rate testing tasks. PXI-3920 and PXI-3910 provide ample inter-
faces, including GPIB, USB, and COM ports for connecting and
controlling instruments. Further, PXI-3920 and PXI-3910 are
equipped with dual Giga-bit Ethernet ports so that users can
use one for LAN connectivity and the other for controlling next-
generation LXI instruments.
The PXI-3920 and PXI-3910 are specifically designed to
deliver excellent durability and reliability. The cable-free
mechanical construction of PXI-3920 and PXI-3910 are
extremely durable. All CPU and memory chips are soldered on
the PCB to increase resistance to shock and vibration. And an
alumni-copper composite heat sink helps to disperse heat uni-
formly to maintain a stable operating temperature.
Combining a variety of instrument control interfaces and reli-
able mechanical and electronic design, the ADLINK PXI-3920
and PXI-3910 are excellent choices for hybrid PXI-based test-
ing systems.