PXIe-1088 - 9-Slot PXI Express Chassis, 8 GB/s | NI
Référence : 1088 ✓ Actif| Qté | Prix unitaire | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $5200 | $5 200,00 |
| 5 | $4950 | $24 750,00 |
| 10 | $4680 | $46 800,00 |
| 25 | $4420 | $110 500,00 |
| 50 | $4200 | $210 000,00 |
1088 Présentation
A PXI Express chassis is a modular instrumentation platform that provides power, cooling, timing, and a high-speed PCIe data fabric to plug-in PXI/PXIe modules. It belongs to the broader category of PXI platforms, which sit between standalone bench instruments and full rack-and-stack ATE systems, enabling reconfigurable automated test for RF, mixed-signal, and digital validation. The PXIe-1088 lives in this category as a compact 9-slot system, suitable for laboratory benches and small-footprint production testers where rack space is constrained.
Key features include nine total slots, with eight hybrid peripheral slots (PXI Express + PXI compatibility) and one timing slot, plus 8 GB/s peak per-slot data throughput inherited from the PCIe Gen 2 x8 link. The chassis is designed for industrial-grade continuous operation, with cooling engineered to keep every slot within PXI temperature-rise specifications even at high module power budgets. Per the NI spec sheet, the input rating is 100 to 240 VAC at 7 to 3.5 A depending on line voltage, giving global deployment compatibility.
Typical applications include automated production test of RF front-ends, mixed-signal IC characterization, MIL-STD-461 EMI compliance test stations, and university/ATE laboratory benches. Engineers select the PXIe-1088 when they need a compact hybrid backplane that accepts both legacy PXI and modern PXIe modules without rewiring or external adapters. A primary trade-off is the 9-slot ceiling: for larger channel-count testers, the 18-slot PXIe-1095 or 5-slot PXIe-1083 are alternative NI chassis in the same family. The chassis is sold both new by NI/Emerson and on the second-user market through refurbishers like Test Equipment Solutions. This page synthesizes NI-published specifications, distributor listings, and design considerations not aggregated on a single OEM page.
Alternatives de remplacement direct pour 1088 — même boîtier, compatible broche à broche. Les références à boîtier différent nécessitant une retouche du PCB sont exclues.
Outil de comparaison rapide — sélectionnez des références alternatives pour une comparaison côte à côte :
PXIe-1095
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PXIe-1083
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PXIe-1073
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PXIe-1078
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M9010A
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60-100-001
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1088 Spécifications
| Product Type | PXI Express Chassis |
| Total Slots | 9 (8 peripheral + 1 timing slot) |
| Peripheral Slot Type | Hybrid (PXI Express + PXI compatible) |
| Number of Hybrid Peripheral Slots | 8 |
| Timing Slot | 1 (PXI timing and synchronization) |
| Peak System Bandwidth | 8 GB/s |
| AC Input Voltage | 100 to 240 VAC |
| AC Input Frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| AC Input Current | 7 A to 3.5 A (line-voltage dependent) |
| NI Part Number (Newark SKU) | 784782-01 |
| Backplane Architecture | All-hybrid PXIe/PXI |
| Cooling Architecture | Forced-air, slot-by-slot cooling |
| Mounting Form Factor | Bench-top / rack-mountable |
| Manufacturer (Brand) | NI (now part of Emerson) |
| Primary Use | Modular automated test and measurement platform |
Guide de configuration des broches du 1088 standard
Configuration des broches du 1088 (boîtier standard). La numérotation des broches, les fonctions et les schémas de connexion sont définis dans la fiche technique du fabricant. Consultez-la pour l'empreinte exacte et les directives de soudage.
Aucune donnée de brochage détaillée disponible pour 1088.
Consultez la fiche technique pour la configuration complète des broches.
Applications typiques
1088 convient pour 6 applications: Automated RF Production Test, Mixed-Signal IC Characterization, EMI / EMC Compliance Pre-Compliance, University / Research Laboratory Bench, Aerospace & Defense ATE, Digital Validation & High-Speed Serial Test.
Automated RF Production Test
The PXIe-1088's 8 GB/s backplane and 8 hybrid peripheral slots are well-matched to a typical RF production-test station, which often combines a PXIe vector signal transceiver, a PXIe digitizer, an RF switch matrix, and a digital multimeter in one chassis. The all-hybrid backplane lets an engineer place a legacy PXI RF switch next to a modern PXIe transceiver without adapter modules, reducing per-Unit test time. With 8 hybrid slots available, the chassis supports a full sub-6 GHz cellular tester, including a power supply, digitizer, AWG, and DMM in one footprint. The single PXI timing slot distributes the 10 MHz reference and star trigger needed for phase-coherent multi-channel acquisition, which is essential for cellular-mimo test and WLAN throughput verification. Compared with a 5-slot PXIe-1083, the 9-slot PXIe-1088 leaves room for future expansion (extra RF switch, second transceiver) without requiring a chassis swap.
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Mixed-Signal IC Characterization
For mixed-signal IC ATE benches, the PXIe-1088's hybrid backplane is ideal because it accepts both modern PXIe AWGs/digitizers and legacy PXI source-measurement units in a single chassis. The 8 GB/s peak bandwidth supports streaming digitizer-to-controller data rates needed for high-resolution ADC characterization at sample rates up to 500 MS/s. The 100-240 VAC universal input simplifies lab deployment across global characterization sites. Engineers typically pair the chassis with a PXIe-5450 AWG and PXIe-5122 digitizer to characterize 12-16 bit ADCs and DACs; the 8 hybrid slots leave room for a SMU, pattern generator, and reference load. The dedicated PXI timing slot distributes a low-jitter 10 MHz reference so multi-channel data captures remain phase-coherent. Compared with bench instruments, a PXIe-1088 test station costs roughly one-third the price per channel at higher channel counts.
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EMI / EMC Compliance Pre-Compliance
The PXIe-1088 is widely used as the backbone of EMI pre-compliance benches, where a PXIe spectrum analyzer, PXI RF switch, and PXI digitizer must coexist in a controlled, repeatable chassis. The hybrid backplane lets engineers place a PXIe-5668 vector signal analyzer alongside a PXI-2596 RF switch without a separate adapter, simplifying the chain to the antenna or LISN. The 8 GB/s bandwidth is more than enough for streaming 200 MHz IBW spectrum captures to the host controller. The chassis's forced-air cooling keeps every slot within PXI temperature-rise specifications even at high analyzer power consumption. Compared with standalone benchtop EMI receivers, a PXIe-1088 station costs less per channel and supports automated sweeps across multiple limit lines. The dedicated timing slot distributes the 10 MHz reference for cross-domain correlation with oscilloscope captures.
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University / Research Laboratory Bench
Universities and research labs favor the PXIe-1088 for its balance of capacity, footprint, and cost. The 9-slot hybrid backplane supports student lab experiments that mix modern PXIe instruments with legacy PXI modules, while the universal 100-240 VAC input makes the chassis deployable in any campus without a step-down transformer. The 8 GB/s backplane comfortably handles a class of 30 students each running a multi-instrument experiment in parallel (one chassis per station). The 8 hybrid peripheral slots are typically configured as 1 PXIe controller, 1 AWG, 1 digitizer, 1 DMM, 1 switch, 1 programmable power supply, and 2 spare. The dedicated timing slot allows synchronization between multiple stations in larger lab setups. Compared with a fully custom bench built from standalone instruments, a PXIe-1088 lab station typically reduces per-bench cost by 40-60%.
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Aerospace & Defense ATE
Aerospace and defense automated test systems (ATE) use the PXIe-1088 as a mid-size chassis for sub-assembly test, where MIL-STD-1553, ARINC-429, and RF sensor interfaces must coexist. The hybrid backplane accepts a PXI MIL-1553 module next to a modern PXIe digitizer and a PXI RF switch, all in one chassis. The 8 GB/s backplane supports streaming IF captures from radar-warning-receiver sub-systems. The 100-240 VAC universal input is compatible with both US 115 V 60 Hz and European 230 V 50 Hz power systems, allowing the same chassis to be deployed in any test facility. The dedicated timing slot distributes a GPS-disciplined 10 MHz reference for time-correlated multi-channel capture. Compared with VXI-based legacy ATE, a PXIe-1088 chassis typically reduces per-Unit test cost by 50-70% and footprint by 80%.
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Digital Validation & High-Speed Serial Test
Digital validation and high-speed serial test stations use the PXIe-1088 to host PXIe pattern generators, high-speed digitizers, and protocol analyzers in a single chassis. The 8 GB/s backplane supports data rates up to 8 GT/s for protocol analysis and SERDES characterization. The hybrid backplane accepts both modern PXIe modules and legacy PXI digital I/O boards. The 8 hybrid peripheral slots typically hold 1 pattern generator, 1 high-speed digitizer, 1 protocol analyzer, 1 BERT, 1 switch, 1 power supply, and 2 spare, supporting PCIe Gen 3/4, USB 3.x, and SATA link validation. The dedicated timing slot distributes the 100 MHz reference clock needed for SERDES jitter measurements. Compared with a custom FPGA-based bench, a PXIe-1088 station costs roughly one-fourth the price and supports faster reconfiguration as protocols evolve.
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Guide de sélection
Comparaison avec les alternatives
| Paramètre | Ce produit | PXIe-1095 | PXIe-1083 | PXIe-1073 | M9010A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | NI (now part of Emerson) | NI | NI | NI | Keysight Technologies |
| Package / Form Factor | 9-slot PXI Express chassis (bench-top) | 18-slot PXI Express chassis (rack-mount) | 5-slot PXI Express chassis (bench-top) | 5-slot PXI Express chassis (bench-top) | 10-slot PXI Express chassis (bench-top) |
| Total Slots | 9 (8 hybrid peripheral + 1 timing) | 18 | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| Per-Slot Backplane Type | Hybrid (PXI Express + PXI) | Hybrid (PXI Express + PXI) | Hybrid (PXI Express + PXI) | Hybrid (PXI Express + PXI) | Hybrid (PXI Express + PXI) |
| Peak System Bandwidth | 8 GB/s | 8 GB/s | 8 GB/s | 3 GB/s | 8 GB/s |
| AC Input Voltage | 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz | 100-240 VAC | 100-240 VAC | 100-240 VAC | 100-240 VAC |
| Timing Slot | Yes (1 dedicated) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. List Price (USD, as of 2026-10-08) | $4,200-6,000 | $7,500-9,000 | $2,800-3,500 | $2,200-2,800 | $4,500-5,500 |
Principaux différenciateurs
- Mid-size 9-slot hybrid backplane balances capacity and bench footprint (vs PXIe-1083 (5-slot))
- All-hybrid peripheral backplane at 8 GB/s (vs PXIe-1073 (5-slot, 3 GB/s))
- Broader module ecosystem than competing cross-brand chassis (vs Keysight M9010A)
Notes de conception
The PXIe-1088 uses forced-air cooling to keep every PXI slot within the PXI Hardware Specification temperature-rise budget. When populating with high-power modules (e.g. PXIe vector signal transceivers drawing >30 W each), leave empty slots or filler panels between hot modules to preserve airflow. Filling every slot with 25 W+ modules risks thermal throttling in the middle slots. For continuous full-load operation, validate the chassis's per-slot power budget with the NI specifications document and consider upgrading to the 18-slot PXIe-1095 with its higher total power supply.
Plan the system's AC input drop carefully: at 100 VAC the chassis draws up to 7 A, so a single 15 A branch circuit supports only two fully-loaded PXIe-1088 chassis. For multi-chassis racks, calculate the worst-case inrush at cold start (typically 1.5x steady-state) and verify the upstream circuit breaker does not nuisance-trip. The universal 100-240 VAC input simplifies global deployment, but always use a chassis-grounded IEC C19 cord and verify the facility's protective-earth resistance. An UPS on the chassis-side is recommended for any ATE application where test interruption would invalidate results.
Do not mix PXI and PXIe modules in the same timing-critical acquisition without verifying the backplane's per-slot trigger latency. Although every peripheral slot is hybrid, the trigger routing through the PXI star trigger and PXIe differential trigger lines differs, and unaligned triggers can produce sub-sample skew across modules. Always reference the PXI timing slot's 10 MHz output and the star trigger for sub-nanosecond phase coherence. Also verify module firmware revision is compatible with the chassis's backplane revision before deployment; mismatched firmware can prevent PXIe link training at full Gen 2 x8 speed, dropping the slot's effective bandwidth from 8 GB/s to 4 GB/s.
Informations de conformité
RoHS and REACH compliance per NI product page. AEC-Q100 not applicable (test & measurement chassis, not automotive-grade IC). Confirm full compliance documentation with NI/Emerson at time of order.
