CompactPCI Extenders and PXI Extenders

CompactPCI extenders and PXI extenders are boards used to improve or extend the functions of the standard CompactPCI /PXI system. CompactPCI extenders and PXI extenders are designed to isolate all the voltages and the signals between the PCI motherboard and the Unit-Under-Test, while PC power can be allowed to stay on. This isolation can be accomplished by either using the on-board mechanical On-Off switch or via an external input. This feature eliminates the requirement for power cycling the PC system and repeated rebooting during the test and characterization process.