Application Program Interface
allows developers to create code that works with operating systems, applications and websites.
See Also: API
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Low-Profile High-Performance IEEE488 GPIB Interface for PCI Bus
LPCI-3488A
Interface
ADLINK LPCI-3488A GPIB controller interface card, fully compatible with the IEEE 488 instrumentation control and communication standard, is capable of controlling up to 14 stand-alone instruments via IEEE 488 cables. It is designed to meet the requirements for high performance and maximum programming portability. The built-in 2KB FIFO and a block transfer mode provide up to 1.5 MB/s GPIB transfer rate. With the APIs that are compatible with NI-488.2* and VISA support, the LPCI-3488A provides the greatest compatibility with your existing applications and instrument drivers. (* NI-488.2 mentioned here is the trademarks and properties of National Instruments Corporation.)
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PXIe-8522, 4-Port, 1000BASE-T1 PXI Automotive Ethernet Interface Module
787312-01
Ethernet Interface
PXIe, 4-Port, 1000BASE-T1 PXI Automotive Ethernet Interface Module - The PXIe-8522 is a 1000BASE-T1 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) 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-8522 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-8522 also provides LEDs on the front panel to help you monitor the network link and activity.
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Interface Board, Compact, 8:1 Ethernet RJ45
40-965-907
Interface
Compact converter card for 40-736 Data Communications Multiplexer. Adapts the 78-Pin D-type connector on the front of the module to 9 RJ45 sockets. Allows the multiplexing of up to 8 Ethernet signals with speeds up to 1G bit.
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16 GHz Differential Probe with ProLink Interface
DH16-PL
Interface
Teledyne LeCroy’s DH series 8 to 30 GHz differential probes offer the combination of bandwidth, input range and offset capability to address any high-speed probing requirement from debugging serial data interfaces to validating DDR memory systems. DH series probes provide superior loading characteristics and are calibrated with a custom “fine-tuned” frequency response. The ultra-low loading and flat frequency response ensure accurate measurements.
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Fixture Interface Module 2 Test Matrices
OTP2 module no.193
Interface Module
PXI offers the optimal approach to validation and production testing. You can meet timing, synchronization, and throughput requirements across devices. PXI is a robust PC-based platform for measurement and automation systems, supported by software. PXI combines PCI electrical bus characteristics with CompactPCI's modular Eurocard packaging, and then adds special synchronization buses and important software functions. PXI is both a powerful and cost-effective platform for applications such as manufacturing test, military, aerospace, machine monitoring, automotive, and industrial test.
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Portable Avionics Interfaces for USB 2.0
Interface
These versatile interfaces are suitable for a wide range of applications in the lab and in the field. They support maximum data throughput on all channels and have a large 32 MB built-in memory. All power necessary for operation is provided via the single USB port. Plug and Play and Hot Swap features make them easy to install and move between computers.
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PXI CAN Interface Module
CAN Interface
PXI CAN Interface Modules communicate using onboard transceivers for High-Speed/Flexible Data‑Rate, Low-Speed/Fault Tolerant, and/or Single Wire CAN as well as any external transceiver. Using the NI-XNET driver, you can create applications that require real-time, high-speed manipulation of hundreds of CAN frames and signals. You can also import, edit, and use signals from FIBEX and DBC files in integrated CAN databases. 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.
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Product
MIL-STD-1553 PCMCIA/PCCARD & PCI ExpressCard 54mm Cards
PCCD-1553 and ECD54-1553
Interface Card
Alta Data Technologies’ PCCD-1553 & ECD54-1553 interface modules are a multi-channel (1-2) 1553 card supported by the latest software technologies. The cards are based on the industry’s most advanced 32-bit 1553 FPGA protocol engine, AltaCore™, and by a feature-rich application programming interface, AltaAPI™, which is a multi-layer ANSI C and Windows .NET 2.0 (MSVS 2005 C++, C#, VB .NET) architecture. This hardware and software package provides increased system performance and reduces integration time.
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Portable Avionics Interfaces for USB 3.1
UA2000
Interface
The all-new USB 3.1 design and low-power requirements mean the UA2000 is compatible with USB 2, USB 3, USB 4, and Thunderbolt™ ports. The product ships with both USB-C and USB-A cables for easy connection to current and future computer ports.
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Digital/Pattern/PE Card
PE16S
Interface Card
The PE16S represents a new level of performance and capabilities for PXI-based digital instrumentation. Based on the proven architecture of the PE16, the PE16S offers high performance pin electronics and an enhanced timing generator in a compact, 3U PXI form factor. Each card can function as a stand-alone digital subsystem or if required, multiple cards can be interconnected, supporting up to 256 bi-directional pins (16 boards). The PE16S offers 16 programmable level input or output channels with 2 PMU . The PE16S also supports deep pattern memory by offering 32 M of on-board vector memory with per channel dynamic direction control running test rates up to 66 MHz.
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USB-8501, 2-Port, Low-Speed/Fault Tolerant, USB CAN Interface Device
786307-01
CAN Interface
The USB-8501 is a low-speed controller area network (CAN) interface for developing applications with the NI‑XNET driver. The USB‑8501 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‑8501 is available with a three‑pin COMBICON synchronization connector for triggering and synchronizing the internal hardware timebase with other devices.
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PXIe-1487, 8 Input, 8 Output, or 4 Input/4 Output PXI FlexRIO GMSL™ Interface Module
787458-01
Interface
The PXIe-1487 combines the Maxim Integrated Gigabit Multimedia Serial Link™ (GMSL™) interface with the Xilinx FPGA for high-throughput vision and imaging applications. This module provides a high-speed digital interface for using and testing modern advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous drive (AD) camera sensors and electronic control units (ECUs). Additionally, the PXIe-1487 makes use of a combination of GMSL™ serializers and deserializers with a Xilinx FPGA to provide a high-throughput and customizable GMSL™ interface on PXI. The included FlexRIO driver, with LabVIEW FPGA examples, provides access and control for power-over-coax, I²C back-channel communication, and general-purpose input/output (GPIO) communication on the GMSL™ channels. The PXIe-1487 is ideal for applications such as in-vehicle data logging, lab-based playback, or hardware-in-the-loop (HIL). GMSL is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
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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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Product
Interface
RCNIC-A2PAU4
Interface
Abaco Systems' RCNIC-A2PAU4 is a high performance 4-lane PCI Express interface for monitoring, generating or analyzing full-bandwidth AFDX/ARINC 664 protocol traffic. Our exclusive pipeline architecture maximizes packet throughput using parallel controllers and efficient DMA transfers, thereby avoiding the bottlenecks of CPU-based interface solutions.
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Product
Digital/Pattern/PE Card
PEMU32
Interface Card
The PEMU32 represents a new level of MULTIFUNCTION for PXI-based instrumentation. Based on the proven architecture of the PE32, the PEMU32 offers high voltage PMU/DPS and pin electronics in a compact, 3U PXI form factor. Each card can function as a stand-alone digital subsystem or if required, multiple cards can be interconnected, supporting up to 256 bi-directional pins (8 boards). The PEMU32 also supports deep pattern memory by offering 32 M of on-board vector memory with dynamic per pin direction control and with test rates up to 10 MHz.
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PCI GPIB (IEEE-488) Interface Card - PCI-GPIB
PCI-GPIB
Interface Card
PCI IEEE-488 interface card (PCI Card for Windows OS)
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PXIe-8510, 6-Port PXI Vehicle Multiprotocol Interface Module
784122-01
Interface
2- or 6-Port PXI Vehicle Multiprotocol Interface Module—The PXIe‑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 PXIe-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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PXIe-8234, 2-Port Gigabit PXI Ethernet Interface Module
780244-01
Ethernet Interface
Vision Software Included, 2-Port Gigabit PXI Ethernet Interface Module—The PXIe-8234 with Vision Acquisition Software can acquire images from the fastest GigE Vision cameras. It transfers images at full Gigabit Ethernet bandwidth on both ports simultaneously, and it is optimized for extremely low CPU load. The PXIe-8234 with Vision Acquisition Software provides full GigE Vision bandwidth at every port, giving you the bandwidth you need for your most demanding vision applications. It also includes NI Vision Acquisition Software, which is driver software for acquiring, displaying, logging, and monitoring images from a multitude of camera types. With a set of easy-to-use functions and example programs, you can quickly create applications using LabVIEW, C, C++, C#, Visual Basic, and Visual Basic .NET.
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PXI-8430, 16-Port, RS232 PXI Serial Interface Module
779948-01
Serial Interface
16-Port, RS232 PXI Serial Interface Module - The PXI‑8430/16 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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USB Axis Module
E1735A
Interface Module
The E1735A USB Axis Module is the electronic interface for the 5519A/B laser head used in the Keysight 5530 Laser Calibration System. It also provides the interface for the 10888A remote control unit (optional) and the A-quad-B encoder input (optional).
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PXIe-8238, 10 Gigabit PXI Ethernet Interface Module
784976-01
Ethernet Interface
10 Gigabit PXI Ethernet Interface Module—The PXIe-8238 is a high-performance 10-Gigabit ethernet SFP+ interface for PXI Express based on the Intel 82599 10Gb ethernet controller. It includes two 10-Gigabit ethernet SFP+ ports in a single-slot PXI Express module and is compatible with both copper and fiber optic cabling.
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Product
Digital/Pattern/PE Card
PA64S
Interface Card
The PA64S represents a new level of performance and capabilities for PXI-based digital instrumentation. The PA64S offers high performance pin electronics and 16 sites of TMU/SPI/I2C/CLK generator in a compact, 3U PXI form factor. Each card can function as a stand-alone digital subsystem or if required, multiple cards can be integrated, supporting up to 256 sites (16 boards).
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USB-485/4, 4-Port, USB, RS485/RS422 Serial Interface Device
778476-44
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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Product
In-Line 1553 Ethernet Converter
NLINE-E1553
Ethernet Interface
Full BC, RT, and BM 1553 Controls Built-in a Small, Rugged, In-Line package. Control and convert 1553 messages to/from Ethernet in real-time (<20 uSec). Auto-bridge 1553 messages (BM) to UDP Ethernet without any programming.
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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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Interface Card - 1-2 Channels of MIL-STD-1553 Networks on a PMC Form Factor with Ethernet Backplane Interface
PMCE-1553
Interface Card
PMCE-1553™ is an innovative product that provides 1553 operations via 10/100/1000 Ethernet IP/UDP local area networks (LAN) backplane. PMCE-1553 is a standard PMC form factor card, but instead of PCI backplane, PMCE-1553 uses the P4 connector for Ethernet based control and communications.
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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.
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NI-9860, 2-Port, C Series Vehicle Multiprotocol Interface Module
783703-01
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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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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ARINC PCI Express One Lane Interface Card
PCIE1L-A429
Interface Card
The ARINC PCIE1L-A429 Interface Card and AltaAPI Support Software Represent the Latest ARINC 32-bit FPGA Protocol Engine Technology. Encode and Decode almost Any ARINC-429 PHY Level Label/Word Signal. The First Card in the Industry to Offer Advanced Test Functions of Signal Generation and A/D Signal Capture. The one lane card PCIe is the industry first low profile
