PXI Controller suits test and measurement applications.

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Designed for PXIS-2558T 8-slot 3U PXI chassis, Model PXI-3950 combines Intel® Core(TM)2 Duo T7500 2.2 GHz processor, Mobile Intel® GME965 chipset, and 4 GB 667 MHz DDR2 memory. It features dual Gigabit Ethernet port configuration, which allows use of 1 GbE port for LAN connectivity and other port for determinative bandwidth and latency connection with LXI instruments. Unit integrates multiple I/O interfaces including LXI, GPIB, USB, and serial, to support range of bench-top instruments.



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ADLINK Brings Highest Performance PXI Controller to the Market



First PXI Controller to Offer Mobile Intel GME956 Chipset Supporting Latest Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 Processor

IRVINE, Calif. - April 8, 2008 - ADLINK Technology, Inc.®, a leading provider of reliable test and measurement products, today announced availability of the PXI-3950, the most powerful PXI controller available on the market. The PXI-3950 combines the latest Intel® Core(TM)2 Duo T7500 2.2 GHz processor, Mobile Intel® GME965 chipset and 4 GB 667 MHz DDR2 memory, providing cutting-edge performance for high-end test and measurement applications, including RF testing, sound/vibration analysis and automatic optical inspection.

The PXI-3950 is also the first PXI controller designed with Mobile Intel GME965 chipset, which supports the latest Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 processor. This combination provides an overall 10 to 15 percent performance improvement over the GM945/T7400 configuration through faster CPU and memory clocks and greater front-side bus bandwidth.

In addition, the PXI-3950 incorporates a dual Gigabit Ethernet port configuration, which allows the use of one GbE port for LAN connectivity and the other port for a determinative bandwidth and latency connection with LXI instruments.

"As the newest addition to ADLINK's family of PXI controllers for hybrid testing systems, the PXI-3950 integrates multiple I/O interfaces, including LXI, GPIB, USB and serial, to support a wide variety of bench-top instruments," said Jeff Munch, chief technology officer at ADLINK. "The introduction of the PXI-3950, and utilization of Intel's new mobile chipset, demonstrates ADLINK's commitment to offering cutting edge technology for the test and measurement marketplace."

The PXI-3950 is an ideal controller for ADLINK's PXIS-2558T 8-slot 3U PXI chassis, which includes an embedded 8.4" LCD touch panel screen and features smart chassis status monitoring and control, an operating temperature of 32-131°F, a quiet 41.6 dBA operating noise level and a lightweight 13 lbs rigid construction for both bench-top and portable test and measurement applications.

Pricing and Availability

The PXI-3950 system controller will be available in May at a list price of $3,650. The PXI-2558T portable chassis is currently available at a list price of $2,495.

About ADLINK

ADLINK Technology provides a wide range of embedded computing products and services to the test & measurement, automation & process control, gaming, communications, medical, network security and transportation industries. ADLINK products include PCI Express-based data acquisition and I/O; vision and motion control; and AdvancedTCA, CompactPCI and COM Express modules for industrial computing. ADLINK strives to minimize the total cost of ownership (TCO) of its customers by providing customization and system integration services, maintaining low manufacturing costs, and extending the lifecycle of its products.

ADLINK is a global company with headquarters and manufacturing in Taiwan; R&D and integration in Taiwan, China and the United States; and an extensive network of worldwide sales and support offices.

ADLINK is ISO-9001, ISO-14001, and TL9000 certified, is an Associate Member of the Intel® Embedded and Communications Alliance, an Executive Member of PICMG and a Sponsor Member of the PXI Systems Alliance. ADLINK is a publicly traded company listed on the TAIEX Taiwan Stock Exchange (stock code: 6166).

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