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// Test and Measurement Connectors

LXI LAN eXtensions Instrument

LXI (LAN eXtensions for Instrumentation) uses standard RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet and IVI drivers for controlling modern test instruments. IEEE 1588 PTP enables sub-nanosecond synchronization between instruments.

// Specifications
Standard
LXI Consortium LXI 1.6
Connector
RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet
Synchronization
IEEE 1588 PTP sub-nanosecond
Control
SCPI over TCP/IP port 5025
Use Case
Modern bench instruments signal generators DMMs
Advantage
No special hardware uses standard LAN
// Pin Reference Table
Pin Name Function Type
1 TX+ Gigabit TX positive BUS
2 TX- Gigabit TX negative BUS
3 RX+ Gigabit RX positive BUS
6 RX- Gigabit RX negative BUS