The National Instruments part number 781764-03 refers to the PXI-PCI8360 MXI-Express Kit, an essential solution for interfacing PXI and CompactPCI systems with computers equipped with PCI slots. This kit comprises a PCI-8361 board and the PXI-8360 module, connected via an MXI-Express cable, providing a transparent link that enables seamless control. Specifically designed as a low-profile, single-port MXI-Express interface, the PCI-8361 board is adaptable with both low-profile and standard brackets, ensuring versatility during installation. The PXI-8360 module bridges the PCI Express link to the PCI bus, allowing all PXI modules to be recognized as PCI boards on the host computer, supporting up to a sustained throughput of 100 MB/s. While this kit is compatible with various PCs, laptops, and motherboards featuring PCI, PCI Express, or ExpressCard slots, it is incompatible with PXI Express Chassis and may encounter BIOS recognition issues in complex configurations, for which National Instruments provides specific BIOS compatibility software. Both components are well-suited for use with MXI-Express x1 copper cables. In terms of dimensions, the PCI-8361 measures 2.48 inches by 4.76 inches and weighs 0.11 lb, while the PXI-8360 measures 3.9 inches by 6.3 inches with a weight of 0.55 lb. The operational specifications include an operating temperature range of 0 to 55 degrees Celsius and a storage temperature range from -20 to 70 degrees Celsius, with humidity tolerances of 10 to 90% during operation and 5 to 95% for storage conditions.