Application Program Interface
allows developers to create code that works with operating systems, applications and websites.
See Also: API
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Device Interface
Interface
Providing flexible, dependable services for device interface design, development, ordering, production, and support. The importance of the device interface has greatly increased, as high speed, high density semiconductor devices are more rapidly developed, and as customers more severely demand high accuracy, high reliability, and high productivity of testing.
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PXIe Remote Control Interface Module
43-921-002
Interface
The 43-921 PCI Express-to-PXI Express expansion kit provides control of PXI Express modules installed in a PXI Express chassis using high bandwidth PCI Express technology. The extension kit can provide up to 4GB/s using PCIe Gen 2 x8 signalling. The 43-921 PCI Express-to-PXI Express expansion kit provides additional PXI instruments slots to the host computer by implementing a PCI Express-based control of PXI modules.
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Mini PCI Express Interface Card
MPCIE-1553
Interface Card
The MPCIE-1553 is a mini PCI Express Full-Mini Type 2 Interface Card for MIL-STD-1553 networks. Coupled with AltaAPI Represents the Latest MIL-STD-1553 32-bit FPGA Protocol Engine Technology with Multi-Layer Software - in an amazingly small package.
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PXIe-6594, FlexRIO High-speed Serial Module (28 Gbps), KU15P
786939-01
Serial Interface
PXIe, 28 Gbps, 8-Channel PXI High-Speed Serial Instrument. - The PXIe-6594 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-6594 takes advantage of FPGA multigigabit transceivers for up to eight TX and RX lanes.
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PCIe-8510, 2- or 4-Port, PCIe Vehicle Multi-Protocol Interface Device
785325-01
Interface
2- or 4-Port, PCIe Vehicle Multi-Protocol Interface Device—The PCIe‑8510 is a hardware-selectable controller area network (CAN) and/or local interconnect network (LIN) interface for developing applications with the NI‑XNET driver. The PCIe‑8510 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, minimizing message latency and freeing host processor time for processing complex models and applications.
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PCI, IEEE 488 GPIB Instrument Control Device for Windows, Low Profile
783007-01
Interface
The PCI‑GPIB is a plug‑and‑play IEEE 488 interface for PCs and workstations with PCI expansion slots. The PCI‑GPIB can sustain data transfer rates of more than 1.5 MB/s using the IEEE 488.1 three‑wire interlocked handshake. It also implements the high-speed IEEE 488.1 noninterlocked handshake (HS488) for benchmarked data transfers at more than 7.7 MB/s. The onboard bus master DMA controller means that there are no microprocessor interruptions in data transfer.
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COM Express Type 7 10GBASE-T Network Adapter Card
CEI-4x10GBASE-T
Network Interface Controller
- Support up to four 10GbE copper interfaces (10GBASE-T)- COM.0 R3.1 Type 7 compliant- Dedicated for Express-ID7
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Low-Power Ethernet Bridge Converter for MIL-STD-1553 and ARINC
eNetX-MA4
Ethernet Interface
eNetX-MA4™ is an innovative product for “remoting” 1553 & ARINC-429/717 operations on 10/100/1000 Ethernet local area networks (LAN). eNetX-MA4 is a very small, low-power, rugged device that provides real-time UDP connectivity to for 1-2 dual redundant 1553 (A/B) busses and 4 ARINC channels. Tested to MIL-STD-704F/810G/461F and DO160.
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3U CompactPCI Serial 4-Port USB 3.2/2-Port Ethernet Card
cPCI-A3USB
Ethernet Interface
- Follow PICMG® CompactPCI® Serial design guide- CompactPCI® Serial, 3U 4HP- 4x USB3.2 Gen 1 ports and 2x RJ45 2.5G LAN ports in front panel- 1x USB2.0 port on board- Operating temperature: -40°C to +85°C- Designed to meet EN50155 standards
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2-CH PCI ExpressR IEEE 1394b Frame Grabber
PCIe-FIW62
Interface Card
The PCIe-FIW62 is an IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800) interface card which provides two high-speed FireWire 800 ports with data transfer rates up to 800 Mb/s on a PCI ExpressR x1 lane. The PCIe-FIW62 provides two direct-connect IEEE 1394b bilingual connectors with a screw-lock mechanism. These screw-lock connectors provide a reliable connection between the PCIe-FIW62 and up to two IEEE 1394b cameras. A 4-pin ATX power connector on the PCIe-FIW62 supports IEEE 1394b cameras that draw power directly from the frame grabber. Each port has a green LED on the front panel that will illuminate when the PCIe-FIW62 is connected to a IEEE 1394b camera for convenient identification of channel connection status.
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Multichannel Interface Card
DAS-429mPCIe/RT8-717
Interface Card
The card complies with the PCI Express support one lane 2.5 Gbps PCI Express. The card’s small size and suitability for Mini Card compatible computers make it a complete solution for developing, testing, integrating ARINC 429 and ARINC 717 interfaces and for performing system simulation both in the lab and in the field.
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PCI-8511, 1‑Port, Low‑Speed/Fault-Tolerant CAN Interface Device
780682-01
CAN Interface
1‑ or 2-Port, Low‑Speed/Fault-Tolerant CAN Interface Device—The PCI‑8511 is a fault-tolerant controller area network (CAN) interface for developing applications with the NI‑XNET driver. The PCI‑8511 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, minimizing message latency and freeing host processor time for processing complex models and applications.
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USB-485/4, 4-Port, USB, RS485/RS422 Serial Interface Device
778476-14
Serial Interface
The USB‑485/4 interface transforms your USB port into a single asynchronous serial port for communication with RS485 and RS422 devices. You can use a USB‑485/4 port as a standard serial port from your application, including RTS/CTS hardware handshake lines. NI serial interfaces also appear as standard COM ports for compatibility with programs that use serial communications.
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C Series CANopen Interface Module
CAN Interface
The C Series CANopen Interface Module is a high-speed interface for developing CANopen applications. CANopen is a higher-level communication protocol based on the controller area network (CAN) physical layer. It was designed for motion-oriented machine control networks, but now it is used in a variety of products and applications, including medical equipment, maritime electronics, building automation, and more. The C Series CANopen Interface Module can transmit and receive process data objects (PDOs) and service data objects (SDOs) according to CiA-DS 301. Using the NI-Industrial Communications for CANopen driver, you can batch edit SDOs, configure slave nodes with LSS services support, as well as perform network management (NMT), heartbeat, node guarding, and CANopen synchronization functions.
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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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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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GPIB User Installable Interface Module
E363GPBU
Interface Module
Add a GPIB interface to your E36300 Series triple output or E36200 Series autoranging bench power supply.
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Interface
RAR-PXI
Interface
Available in a range of configurations to match your needs, the RAR-PXI provides complete, integrated databus functionality for ARINC 429, ARINC 575 and selected two-wire, 32-bit protocols in a PXI compatible CompactPCI form factor.
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Interface Card
PMC-1553
Interface Card
The PMC-1553 Interface Card and AltaAPI Represent the Latest MIL-STD-1553 32-bit FPGA Protocol Engine Technology with Multi-Layer Software. Ideal for SBCs or carriers for VPX, VME and cPCI (Compact PCI/PCIe or PXI) - Commercial or Rugged/Conduction Cooled Systems. Our Card and Software Packages are Designed for Fast, Portable Integrations.
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USB-8502, 2-Port, High-Speed/FD, USB CAN Interface Device
784662-01
CAN Interface
1- or 2-Port, High-Speed/FD, USB CAN Interface Device—The USB-8502 is a high-speed controller area network (CAN) interface for developing applications with the NI‑XNET driver. The USB‑8502 is powered over the USB bus and does not require external power. It excels in applications requiring real-time, high-speed manipulation of hundreds of CAN frames and signals such as 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, minimizing message latency and freeing host processor time for processing complex applications. The USB‑8502 is available with a three‑pin COMBICON synchronization connector for triggering and synchronizing the internal hardware timebase with other devices.
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Quad Port Copper 10GBase-T Ethernet PCI Express Server Adapter With Intel® XL710-BM1. Ideal For Enterprise Network Infrastructure.
PCIE-2231NP
Network Interface Card (NIC)
Intel® XL710 Controller4 10GbE Base-T (RJ45) portsPCIe Gen.3 x8 host interfaceLow profile (half length) form factorsSupports SR-IOV based virtualization
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8-Ports Gigabit Ethernet RCV Interface (R)
YAV90058
Ethernet Interface
8x RJ45 LAN connectors to VPC RCV 192 pins module.
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1-2 Independent, Dual Redundant 1553 Channels on Small Mezzanine
MEZ-E1553
Ethernet Interface
From our popular ENET product, the MEZ-E1553 is a small, rugged mezzanine product that can easily be integrated into your system design. Alta provides full reference schematics, design notes, STEP 3-D Files, and sample ESS test programs. Guaranteed 1553A/B/C compliant with AS4111 5.2 Protocol Test reports.
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4x 3U OpenVPX MOSA Actuator Interface Unit
SIU34-AIUVARM-01
Actuator Interface Unit
SIU34-AIUVARM-01 is a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) DO-178C & DO-254 Certifiable Actuator Interface Units (AIU) with low power high performance OpenVPX Xilinx UltraScale+ SBC with Quad Core ARM Cortex -A53, 8 GB DDR4 SDRAM, 32 GB SATA Flash, 2 x 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet, USB 3.0, FIPS-140-3 Level 3 Cyber Security, and Single Event Upset support.
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1553 EBR to Ethernet Converter
ENET-1553-EBR
Ethernet Interface
ENET-1553-EBR-1D™ is an innovative product that provides “remoting” of 1553 AS5652 EBR operations on 10/100/1000 Ethernet IP/UDP local area networks (LAN). ENET-1553-EBR is a small, low-power, rugged device that provides connectivity for up to eight AS5652 RT devices, single BC or composite monitor.
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PCMCIA/PCCARD & PCI ExpressCard 54mm Cards
PCCD-A429 and ECD54-A429
Interface Card
Alta Data Technologies’ PCCD-A429 & ECD54-A429 interface modules offer a variety of ARINC-419/429/575/573/717 channel configurations with software selectable RX/Tx channels, baud rates, bit encoding and word configurations (Start/Sync/Stop length, Parity, bits/word, MSB/LSB). Encode or decode almost any ARINC-429 physical layer signal.
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PCI-8517, 2-Port FlexRay Interface Device
780685-02
Interface
2-Port FlexRay Interface Device—The PCI‑8517 is designed for developing FlexRay applications. As part of the NI‑XNET platform, the PXI‑8517 works well in applications requiring real-time, high-speed manipulation of hundreds of FlexRay frames and signals, such as hardware‑in‑the‑loop simulation, rapid control prototyping, bus monitoring, automation control, and more. The PCI‑8517 contains two fully functional FlexRay interfaces, allowing an individual engine control unit (ECU) to be connected to the interface when other cold-start nodes are not available. You also can use the interfaces individually to connect two separate FlexRay networks while maintaining full performance on each interface.
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AIM Interface Modules
Interface Module
AIM’s innovative, unique and successful ‘Common Core’ hardware design set new standards for onboard intelligence and performance when introduced to the market in 1998. Since then, further generations and evolutions of the Common Core approach have been introduced, offering improved performance, higher channel density, lower power consumption, the migration to smaller form factors as well as the support of new avionics bus and network communication standards.
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Multi-Channel, Multi-Protocol ARINC Ethernet Appliance
ENET-MA4
Ethernet Interface
eNet-MA4™ is an innovative product for “remoting” 1553 & ARINC-429/717 operations on 10/100/1000 Ethernet local area networks (LAN). eNet-MA4 is a very small, low-power, rugged device that provides real-time UDP connectivity to for 1-2 dual redundant 1553 (A/B) busses and 8 ARINC channels.
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4 or 8 ARINC Channels in In-Line USB SuperSpeed Cable
NLINE-UA429
USB Interface
NLINE-UA429™ is an innovative product of ARINC operations for USB connections, ideal for in-field applications or point-point lab usage.
