Integration and System Considerations
PCI Chassis Cooling

Not all PCI chassis provide the same cooling, when selecting a PCI chassis, consideration should be given to providing adequate airflow for high power and sensitive devices such as NI PCI signal generators.

NI PCI signal generators are high-precision instruments and may be sensitive to interference from other electronic devices. To optimize the accuracy and performance of the device, you may need to locate the device in a slot away from devices with power supplies and other noisy circuitry. The device may also be sensitive to heat generated by high-power products in neighboring slots. When possible, consider locating the device away from high-power devices to optimize cooling.