Not all PCI chassis provide the same cooling. When you select a PCI chassis, consider if the chassis provides adequate air flow. Air flow is especially important for high-power and sensitive devices, such as PCI signal generators.

PCI digital waveform generators and analyzers are high-precision instruments and may be sensitive to interference from other electronic devices. To optimize the accuracy and performance of the device. To optimize the accuracy and performance of such devices, place the device one slot away from devices with power supplies and other noisy circuitry. The device might also be sensitive to heat generated by high-power products in neighboring slots. When possible, consider placing the device away from high-power devices to optimize cooling.