PXI (PCI eXtension for Instruments) is a modular test platform designed specifically for test and measurement applications. Based on standard PC technologies such as Windows and the PCI bus, it leverages the CompactPCI specification providing superior mechanical integrity, plus easy installation and removal of hardware components.
PXI was developed in 1997 in conjunction with 68 manufactures and was adopted as an industry standard in 1998.This is governed by the PXI Systems Alliance which Amplicon are proud to be a member of. This allows PXI users to put systems together choosing hardware from a number of different manufactures without the fear of non-compatibility. There are over 1150 products available today which makes PXI the preferred platform in todays demanding test market.
