PXIe-8520 is designed for use in a system that may require hardware, drivers, and software to optimize PXIe-8520 for your application. Use the minimum required PXIe-8520 system components as a starting point for building your system.

Note A system and the surrounding environment must meet the requirements defined in the relevant specifications document(s).
Table 2. Minimum Required PXIe-8520 System Components
Component Description and Recommendations
PXI Chassis

 A PXI chassis houses the PXIe-8520 and supplies power for PXIe-8520 functions.

The PXIe-8520 requires a PXI chassis with ≥58 W slot cooling capacity.
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-8520, interface with the instrument using NI device drivers.
Ethernet Interface Carrier

 Your PXIe-8520 Ethernet interface carrier.
Interface Devices

 Interface devices installed within the PXIe-8520 carrier to provide I/O.
Cables and Accessories

 Cables and accessories allow connectivity to/from your instrument for communication. Refer to Cables and Accessories for recommended cables and accessories and guidance.
NI-XNET Driver

 Instrument driver software that provides functions to interact with the PXIe-8520.
Note For optimal performance, use the most current version of NI-XNET with the PXIe-8520.
NI Applications

 NI-XNET offers driver support for the following applications or programming languages:
  • LabVIEW
  • LabWindows/CVI
  • C/C++
  • Python