The Keysight M9536A is a high-performance AXIe embedded controller designed for high-throughput test and measurement systems. Operating in a single slot of an AXIe chassis, it features an Intel Xeon processor, ample system memory, and integrated high-speed interfaces, making it ideal for demanding modular instrumentation configurations.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
Interfaces2 x LAN (Gigabit Ethernet), 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x DisplayPort, General Purpose I/O (GPIO), RS-232 serial
DisplayExternal via DisplayPort (no onboard display panel)

Physical

ParameterValue
Power SupplyDerived from AXIe backplane
Operating Temperature0 to 50 °C
Dimensions (W×H×D)30 mm × 322.25 mm × 280 mm
Weight2.1

Core System Architecture & Processing

ParameterValue
Processor TypeIntel Xeon L5518
Processor Base Frequency1.73 GHz
Processor Max Turbo Frequency2.13 GHz
Processor Core Count4
Processor Thread Count8
System Memory Capacity8 GB standard, expandable to 16 GB
System Memory TypeDDR3
Storage Capacity160 GB standard SSD
Storage Interface TypeSATA

Host-Side Interfaces & Ports

ParameterValue
USB Interface SpecificationUSB 2.0
Ethernet Port Speed10/100/1000 Base-T
Display Outputs Support1 x DisplayPort

Instrument & Target-Side Interfaces

ParameterValue
PXI/PXIe/AXIe Backplane Interface TypeAXIe
PCI Express Link Widthx8 link to AXIe backplane
PCI Express Generation SupportGen 2

Performance & Transfer Rates

ParameterValue
Backplane System BandwidthUp to 4 GB/s

Physical & Mechanical Specifications

ParameterValue
Form Factor / Enclosure StandardAXIe 1-slot module
Backplane Slot Occupancy1 slot

Software, Drivers & Library Support

ParameterValue
Supported Operating SystemsWindows Embedded Standard 7 (64-bit), Windows 7 (64-bit)

Environmental & Compliance

ParameterValue
Storage Temperature Range-40 to 70 °C
Relative Humidity Range (Non-condensing)10% to 90% RH (operating)

Performance

ParameterValue
Processor Cache8 MB
System Memory Speed1066 MHz

Environmental

ParameterValue
Operating Shock30 g, half-sine, 11 ms duration
Operating Random Vibration5 to 500 Hz, 0.21 g RMS
Non-Operating Random Vibration5 to 500 Hz, 2.09 g RMS
Operating AltitudeUp to 3,000 m (10,000 ft)
Non-Operating AltitudeUp to 4,600 m (15,000 ft)

Compatibility

ParameterValue
Chassis CompatibilityKeysight M9502A, M9505A AXIe chassis

Compliance & Standards

ParameterValue
AXIe Standard ComplianceAXIe-1 Revision 1.0
EMC ComplianceIEC 61326-1, EN 61326-1, AS/NZS CISPR 11, ICES/NMB-001
Safety ComplianceIEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1, UL 61010-1, CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1

Front Panel Connectivity

ParameterValue
USB Ports Count4 x USB 2.0
Ethernet Ports Count2 x Gigabit RJ-45
Serial Port1 x RS-232 (9-pin D-Sub)
Video Output Port1 x VGA (15-pin D-Sub)

Memory Specifications

ParameterValue
Memory Configuration Options8 GB standard (2 x 4 GB), expandable to 24 GB (3 x 8 GB Option M24)

Storage Specifications

ParameterValue
Storage Configuration Options160 GB HDD (Option H01) or 240 GB SSD (Option S01)

Technology

AXIe Modular Controller

Applications

AXIe System Control