The PXIe-4133 is designed for use in a system that may require hardware, drivers, and software to optimize the PXIe-4133 for your application. Use the minimum required PXIe-4133 system components as a starting point for building your system. Use the PXIe-4133 components overview to understand the basic parts of complete system.

Note A system and the surrounding environment must meet the requirements defined in the relevant specifications document(s).
Table 2. Minimum Required PXIe-4133 System Components
Component Description and Recommendations
PXI Chassis

 A PXI chassis houses the PXIe-4133 and supplies power for PXIe-4133 functions.
Note The PXIe-4133 requires a chassis with slot cooling capacity ≥58 W.
PXI Controller or PXI Remote Control Module

 You can install a PXI controller or a PXI remote control (MXI) module depending on your system requirements. These components, installed in the same PXI chassis as the PXIe-4133, interface with the instrument using NI device drivers.
PXIe-4133

 Your PXIe-4133 instrument.
Cables and Accessories

 Cables and accessories allow connectivity to/from your instrument for measurements. Refer to Cables and Accessories for recommended cables and accessories and guidance.
PXIe-4133 Driver

 Instrument driver software that provides functions to interact with the PXIe-4133 and execute measurements using the PXIe-4133.
Note For optimal performance, use the latest PXIe-4133 Driver software version.
Application Development Environment

 PXIe-4133 Driver software supports developing C++ applications to communicate with the PXIe-4133.