Application Program Interface
allows developers to create code that works with operating systems, applications and websites.
See Also: API
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PCI Bus Interface
PCI-6713-4IP
Interface
PCI Bus Interface 3.3 / 5 Volt via PLX 9056 33/66MHz High Performance Floating-Point DSP Up to 300MHz system clock. Up to 32Mbytes of SDRAM 4.0 Mbit flash memory for bootstrap program.
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Product
PXIe-8521, 4-Port, 100BASE-T1 PXI Automotive Ethernet Interface Module
786771-01
Ethernet Interface
PXIe, 4-Port, 100BASE-T1 PXI Automotive Ethernet Interface Module - The PXIe-8521 is a 100BASE-T1 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) Automotive Ethernet interface for developing applications with the NI‑XNET driver. The PXIe-8521 is ideal for developing applications that require … Automotive Ethernet to test and validate automotive electronic control units (ECUs). The interface provides up to four independent endpoints or up to two network terminal access points (TAPs). It features onboard hardware timestamping and can act as up to four separate 802.1AS masters or slaves, which allows it to synchronize with an external network as well as the rest of a PXI system. The PXIe-8521 also provides LEDs on the front panel so that you can monitor the network link and activity.
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Multi-Channel Interface Module
PC104P-MA4
Interface Module
Alta Data Technologies’ PC104P-MA interface module is a multi-channel, multi-protocol 1553 and ARINC PC104-Plus interface card supported by the latest software technologies. The PC104P-MA4 card is based in the industry’s most advanced 32-bit protocol engine, AltaCore, and by a feature rich application programming interface, AltaAPI, which is a multi-layer ANSI C and Windows .NET (MSVS 2005/08/10 C++, C#, VB .NET) architecture. The hardware and software package provides increased performance and reduces intergration time.
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USB-8506, 1-Port, USB LIN Interface Device
784663-01
LIN Interface
1- or 2-Port, USB LIN Interface Device—The USB‑8506 is a Local Interconnect Network (LIN) interface for developing applications with the NI‑XNET driver. The USB‑8506 is powered over the USB bus and does not require external power. The USB‑8506 excels in applications requiring logging or manipulation of hundreds of LIN frames and signals, such as in-vehicle data logging, bus monitoring, automation control, and more. The NI‑XNET device-driven DMA engine enables the onboard processor to move LIN frames and signals between the interface and the user program without CPU interrupts, minimize message latency, and free host processor time. The USB‑8506 is available with a three‑pin COMBICON synchronization connector for triggering and synchronizing the internal hardware timebase with other devices.
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Avionics Test & Simulation Interfaces
Interface
Connect your PC laptop, desktop and tablet computers to avionics databuses with pocket-sized Ballard USB interfaces. Ease of use, versatility and comprehensive databus functionality have made these rugged adapters the industry favorite for avionics test, analysis and simulation in the lab and in the field. Avionics labs routinely integrate Ballard interface cards and full-featured network appliances into their test setups for powerful and reliable databus connection.
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Product
Flight-Certifiable Avionics Interface
RAR15XC
Interface
The RAR15XC flight-certifiable avionics communications board delivers high-density MIL-STD-1553 and ARINC 429 data bus communications as well as avionics discrete I/O. Its small XMC mezzanine form factor is easily integrated onto other compatible boards, like the SBC314C flight-certifiable single board computer.
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Product
PXI-8433, 4-Port, Isolated, RS485/RS422 PXI Serial Interface Module
779539-01
Serial Interface
4-Port, Isolated, RS485/RS422 PXI Serial Interface Module—The PXI‑8433/4 is a high-performance industrial interface for high-speed, port‑to‑port isolated communication with RS485 and RS422 devices. It features high-performance DMA transfers, multithreading, and multiprocessor support. You can also select between 4‑ and 2‑wire transceiver modes for full‑ and half‑duplex communication. NI serial interfaces also appear as standard COM ports for compatibility with programs that use serial communications.
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Product
sbRIO-9881, Non-Enclosed, 1-Port C Series CANopen Interface Module
785966-01
Interface Module
The sbRIO‑9881 is a high-speed CANopen interface for developing CANopen applications in LabVIEW software on CompactRIO hardware. CANopen is the application layer that sits on top of the CAN physical layer often used for industrial automation applications. The sbRIO‑9881 can transmit/receive process data objects (PDOs) and service data objects (SDOs) according to CiA‑DS 301. The sbRIO‑9881 is compatible with only CompactRIO systems. Non-enclosed modules are designed for OEM applications.
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Product
Mini USB To 90 Series Interface (2)
J90USBR
Interface
Use in Receiver SideRequired Tripaddle Modules VPC 510104136
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Product
Avionics PXI Express (PXIe) Interface Card - Multi-Channel, Multi-Protocol, 1553, ARINC, WMUX Interface for PCIe
Interface Card
Alta Data Technologies’ PXI Express interface modules offer a wide range of MIL-STD-1553, ARINC and WMUX configuration options using Alta’s PMC cards on a single-slot PXI Express 3U carrier. The cards are based on the industry’s most advanced 32-bit FPGA protocol engines, AltaCore™, and by a feature-rich application programming interface, AltaAPI™ (with LabVIEW SDK).
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Product
USB-8451, 250 kHz I2C, 12 MHz SPI I2C/SPI Interface Device
779553-50
Interface Module
The NI USB‑8451 is a master interface for connecting to and communicating with inter-integrated circuit (I2C), System Management Bus (SMBus), and serial peripheral interface (SPI) devices. With plug‑and‑play USB connectivity, the USB‑8451 is a portable solution to communicate with consumer electronics and integrated circuits. It also includes eight general-purpose digital I/O lines for a variety of applications, such as configuring the address of I2C devices or toggling LEDs. The USB‑8451 can be physically located more closely to I2C/SPI devices than PCI interfaces, reducing I2C bus length and minimizing noise problems. Additionally, the interface provides +5 V and GND to power circuits with no external power supply.
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Product
PXI-8430, 8-Port, RS232 PXI Serial Interface Module
779536-01
Serial Interface
8-Port, RS232 PXI Serial Interface Module - The PXI‑8430/8 is a high-performance interface for high-speed communication with RS232 devices. It features high-performance DMA transfers, multithreading, and multiprocessor support. NI serial interfaces also appear as standard COM ports … for compatibility with programs that use serial communications.
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PXIe-6592, 10 Gbps, 4-Channel PXI High-Speed Serial Instrument
783639-01
High-Speed Serial Interface
10 Gbps, 4-Channel PXI High-Speed Serial Instrument—The PXIe‑6592 is designed for engineers who need to validate, interface through, and test serial protocols. It includes a Xilinx Kintex‑7 FPGA to implement various high-speed serial protocols, and it is programmable in LabVIEW FPGA for maximum application-specific customization and reuse. The PXIe‑6592 takes advantage of FPGA multigigabit transceivers and up to four TX and RX lanes.
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Product
USB-8506 , LIN Interface Device
784664-01
LIN Interface
1- or 2-Port, USB LIN Interface Device—The USB‑8506 is a Local Interconnect Network (LIN) interface for developing applications with the NI‑XNET driver. The USB‑8506 is powered over the USB bus and does not require external power. The USB‑8506 excels in applications requiring logging or manipulation of hundreds of LIN frames and signals, such as in-vehicle data logging, bus monitoring, automation control, and more. The NI‑XNET device-driven DMA engine enables the onboard processor to move LIN frames and signals between the interface and the user program without CPU interrupts, minimize message latency, and free host processor time. The USB‑8506 is available with a three‑pin COMBICON synchronization connector for triggering and synchronizing the internal hardware timebase with other devices.
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Product
PMC-WMUX for F-16 16PP194 Interface
PMC-WMUX
Interface Card
Alta Data Technologies’ PMC-WMUX interface module (PCI Mezzanine Card for Carriers and Single Board Computers) is a single or dual-channel (A-B Redundant = 4 Busses per Channel) WMUX card supported by the latest software technologies. This product is based on the industry’s most advanced 32-bit WMUX FPGA protocol engine, AltaCore™, and by a feature-rich application programming interface, AltaAPI™, which is a multi-layer, highly portable ANSI C architecture. This hardware and software package provides increased system performance and reduces integration time.
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Product
RJ45 (Ethernet 100 Base T) to 90 Series Interface (R)
J90RJ45R
Ethernet Interface
RJ45 Ethernet connector for VPC Tripaddle 90 series RCV moduleUp to three connectors per moduleFor Cat 5 Fast Ethernet cable IEEE 802.3 standard100 Base-T
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PXI-8432/ 4-Port, Isolated, RS232 PXI Serial Interface Module
779538-01
Serial Interface
4-Port, Isolated, RS232 PXI Serial Interface Module - The PXI‑8432/4 is a high-performance interface for high-speed, port‑to‑port isolated communication with RS232 devices. It features high-performance DMA transfers, multithreading, and multiprocessor support. NI serial interfaces also appear as standard COM ports for compatibility with programs that use serial communications.
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PXIe-8523, 4-Port, 100/1000BASE-T1 PXI Automotive Ethernet Interface Module
787311-01
Ethernet Interface
PXIe, 4-Port, 100/1000BASE-T1 PXI Automotive Ethernet Interface Module - The PXIe-8523 is a 100/1000BASE-T1 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) PXI Automotive Ethernet Interface Module for developing applications with the NI‑XNET driver. With this hardware, you can develop applications … that require Automotive Ethernet to test and validate automotive electronic control units (ECUs). The PXIe-8523 provides up to four independent endpoints or up to two network terminal access points (TAPs). It features onboard hardware timestamping and can act as up to four separate 802.1AS masters or slaves, so it can synchronize with an external network as well as the rest of a PXI system. The PXIe-8523 also provides LEDs on the front panel to help you monitor the network link and activity.
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Product
PXI Vehicle Multiprotocol Interface Module
Interface
PXI Vehicle Multiprotocol Interface Modules use hardware-selectable NI-XNET Transceiver Cables (TRC) to communicate High-Speed/Flexible Data‑rate CAN, Low-Speed/Fault Tolerant CAN, and/or LIN. Using the NI-XNET driver, you can create applications that require real-time, high-speed manipulation of hundreds of CAN and/or LIN frames and signals. The NI-XNET device-driven DMA engine enables the onboard processor to move frames and signals between the interface and the user program without CPU interrupts, minimizing message latency and freeing host processor time. PXI Vehicle Multiprotocol Interface Modules work well in applications such as hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation, rapid control prototyping, bus monitoring, and automation control.
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Product
NI-9853, CAN Interface Module
780178-01
CAN Interface
2-Port, High-Speed C Series CAN Interface Module—The NI‑9853 is a high-speed Controller Area Network (CAN) interface for developing FPGA-based applications with the NI‑RIO driver on CompactRIO. The NI‑9853 is ideal for low-level FPGA‑based control and triggering applications that are programmed using the LabVIEW FPGA Module. The NI‑9853 is ideal for byte-level manipulation of CAN frames using the LabVIEW FPGA Module. The NI‑9853 is only compatible with CompactRIO systems.
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Product
Interface Board, 8:1 USB
40-965-903
Interface
Converter card for 40-736 Data Communications Multiplexer. Adapts the 78-Pin D-type connector on the front of the module to 8 USB type A and 1 USB type B connectors. Allows the multiplexing of up to 8 USB1 or USB2 signals.
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Intelligent ARINC Interface Module
M4K717
Interface Module
The M4K717 is an intelligent ARINC 717 interface module for the multiprotocol Excalibur 4000 family of carrier boards.The module supports two ARINC 717 receive channels and two transmit channels.In transmit mode, the module sends the four subframes from a pre-defined buffer in dual-port RAM.In receive mode, the module stores all subframes with status and Time Tag information appended to each subframe.The M4K717 comes complete with C-driver software library including the source code.
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Product
ARINC 429 Interface
RCEI-715A
Interface
The RCEI-715A is an intelligent, high-density, Type II PC Card (PCMCIA) interface that provides up to 12 fully independent ARINC 429/575 channels, along with up to 4 bi-directional avionics-level I/O discretes.
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MIL-STD-1553 & ARINC PMC Interface Card. Supports cPCI/PXI Backplanes
CPCIC3/6-MA4
Interface Card
Alta Data Technologies’ CPCIC3/6-MA4 (PXI Compatible) interface module is a multi-channel, multi-protocol 1553 and ARINC PMC on 3U (PXI Compatible) or 6U carrier card supported by the latest software technologies. This hardware and software package provides increased system performance and reduces integration time.
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USB-8452, 3.3 MHz I2C, 50 MHz SPI I2C/SPI Interface Device
781964-02
Interface Module
The NI USB‑8452 is a master interface for connecting to and communicating with inter-integrated circuit (I2C) and serial peripheral interface (SPI) devices. With plug‑and‑play USB connectivity, the USB‑8452 is a bus-powered, portable solution to communicate with consumer electronics and integrated circuits. It also includes eight general-purpose digital I/O lines for a variety of applications, such as configuring the address of I2C devices, toggling LEDs, or strobing convert and data ready lines common to analog converter chips. You can physically place the USB‑8452 more closely than PCI interfaces to I2C/SPI devices, which reduces I2C bus length and minimizes noise problems. Additionally, the interface provides +5 V and GND to power circuits with no external power supply.
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NI-9860, 2-Port, C Series Vehicle Multiprotocol Interface Module
783703-03
Interface Module
2-Port, C Series Vehicle Multiprotocol Interface Module - The NI‑9860 is a hardware-selectable HS/FD controller area network (CAN) and/or local interconnect network (LIN) interface for developing CAN and/or LIN applications. As part of the NI‑XNET platform, the NI‑9860 works well for applications requiring high-speed manipulation of hundreds of frames and signals while taking other data acquisition measurements in the same CompactDAQ hardware platform or while performing low-level FPGA control and embedded monitoring in the same CompactRIO chassis.
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PXI-8512, 2-Port, High-Speed, Flexible Data Rate PXI CAN Interface Module
780687-02
CAN Interface
2-Port, High-Speed, Flexible Data Rate PXI CAN Interface Module—The PXI‑8512 is a high-speed Controller Area Network (CAN) Flexible Data-rate (FD) interface for developing applications with the NI‑XNET driver. The PXI‑8512 excels in applications requiring real-time, high-speed manipulation of hundreds of CAN frames and signals, such as hardware‑in‑the‑loop simulation, rapid control prototyping, bus monitoring, automation control, and more. The NI‑XNET device-driven DMA engine enables the onboard processor to move CAN frames and signals between the interface and the user program without CPU interrupts, minimize message latency and freeing host processor time for processing complex models and applications.
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Product
RJ45 (Ethernet 100 Base T) to 90 Series Interface
J90RJ45I
Ethernet Interface
RJ45 Ethernet connector for VPC Tripaddle ITA moduleUp to 3 connectors per moduleFor Cat 5 Fast Ethernet cable IEEE 802.3 standard100 Base-T
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PXIe-6593, FlexRIO High-speed Serial Module (16 Gbps), KU040
785976-01
Serial Interface
PXIe, 16 Gbps, 8-Channel PXI High-Speed Serial Instrument - The PXIe‑6593 is designed for engineers who need to validate, interface through, and test serial protocols. It includes a Xilinx Kintex Ultrascale FPGA to implement various high-speed serial protocols, and it is … programmable in LabVIEW FPGA for maximum application-specific customization and reuse. The PXIe‑6593 takes advantage of FPGA multigigabit transceivers for up to eight TX and RX lanes.
