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LXI forms the basis of distributed measurement
January 8, 2007
LXI is addresses the growing need for a high-speed instrumentation standard that provides the basis for distributed measurement. The key advantages of LXI instrumentation in this type of setup are high-speed I/O, modular/high-density packaging, hardware triggering, over-the-wire synchronization, and a standard API. LXI is ideal for distributed data acquisition because it allows devices to be connected over long distances--up to 100 m point-to-point and up to 200 m with a router or switch. In addition, devices can be several kilometers apart if fiber-optic cables or wireless communications are used.
The distributed instrumentation approach allows for strategic placement of instrumentation near the device under test. This provides
• simplified calibration,
• reduced cabling noise,
• less debug time,
• reduced costs associated with transducer cabling,
• simplified maintenance, and
• improved transportability.
(Note: the original post included some application-specific information that has been removed. The points above apply to LXI in general.)--Jon Semancik, VXI Technology
Posted by Rick Nelson on January 8, 2007 | Comments (0)
