Part Numbers for Recommended Cables and Accessories

Use one of the following cables with supported accessories for connections to the DIGITAL DATA & CONTROL connector on the PXIe-6544/6545/6547/6548.

Note To ensure the specified EMC performance when connecting a cable to the DIGITAL DATA & CONTROL connector, install two snap-on, ferrite beads (NI part number 711627-01) included in the shipping kit onto the cable. Place one ferrite bead at each end of the cable, as close to the connector as practical.
Note Refer to Digital Instrument Cable and Accessory Compatibility on ni.com for more information about supported cables and accessories for your instrument.
Table 6. Part Numbers for Recommended Cables and Accessories
Cable/Accessory Description Part Number
SHC68-C68-D4 Cable 68-Pin VHDCI Male to 68-Pin VHDCI Male, 50 Ω, Shielded Digital Cable 781013-01 (0.55 m)

196275-01 (1 m)

781293-01 (2 m)

132625-03 (Lower DC resistance, 3 m)

C68-C68-D4 Cable 68-Pin VHDCI Male to 68-Pin VHDCI Male, 50 Ω, Unshielded Digital Cable 195949-01 (1 m)
SHC68-H1x38 Cable 76-Pin Flying Leads Female to 68-Pin VHDCI Male, 50 Ω, Shielded Digital Cable (refer to figure) 192681-1R5 (1.5 m)
CB-2162 Single-Ended Digital Waveform I/O Connector Block 778592-01
SMB-2163 32-Channel Digital I/O, 68-pin DDC, PXI Digital Waveform Instrument Terminal Block 778747-01
Figure 2. SHC68-H1x38 Cable Parts Locator Diagram


  1. Lead Pairs
  2. Removable Sleeving
  3. 68-Pin VHDCI Connector
Note Always terminate cables properly to avoid improper measurements caused by signal reflections, overshoot, and undershoot. Refer to the NI-HSDIO User Manual for more information about signal termination.