Components of a PXIe-4162 System
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The PXIe-4162 is designed for use in a system that includes other hardware components, drivers, and software.
Notice A system and the
surrounding environment must meet the requirements defined in PXIe-4162
Specifications.
The following list defines the minimum required hardware and software for a system that includes a PXIe-4162.
| Component | Description and Recommendations |
|---|---|
PXI Chassis |
A PXI chassis houses the PXIe-4162 and supplies power,
communication, and timing for PXIe-4162 functions. Note NI recommends
installing the PXIe-4162 in a chassis with slot
cooling capacity ≥58 W for increased module
capability. Note When installing the PXIe-4162 in a chassis with slot
cooling capacity =38 W, set the chassis fan speed to
HIGH. |
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-4162, interface with the SMU using NI device drivers. |
SMU |
Your SMU 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. |
NI-DCPower Driver |
Instrument driver software that provides functions to interact with
the PXIe-4162 and execute measurements
using the PXIe-4162. Note NI recommends to
always use the most current version of NI-DCPower with the PXIe-4162. You can find the NI-DCPower
driver requirements in the NI-DCPower
Readme. |
NI Applications |
NI-DCPower offers driver support for the following applications:
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