User manual

Chapter 1 Introduction

– Responds to D16 or D32 IACK cycles

• VXIbus Slot 0 functions:

– 10 MHz clock

– MODID register

The VXI-MXI-2 does not have support for the serial clock driver or

power monitor VMEbus modules.

All integrated circuit drivers and receivers used on the VXI-MXI-2

meet the requirements of both the VXIbus specification and the

MXIbus specification.

Front Panel Features

The VXI-MXI-2 has the following front panel features:

• Three front panel LEDs

– SYSFAIL LED indicates that the VMEbus SYSFAIL line is

asserted.

– MXI LED indicates when the VXI-MXI-2 is accessed from

the MXIbus.

– VXI LED indicates when the VXI-MXI-2 is accessed from the

VXIbus.

• MXIbus connector

• Three SMB connectors

– External clock input or output (configurable)

– Trigger output

– Trigger input

• System reset pushbutton

Optional Equipment

• Type M1 MXI-2 Cables—

Straight-point connector to straight-point connector; available in

lengths of 1, 2, 4, 8, or 20 m

• Type M2 MXI-2 Cables—

Straight-point connector to right-angle daisy-chain connector;

available in lengths of 1, 2, 4, 8, or 20 m