Application Program Interface
allows developers to create code that works with operating systems, applications and websites.
See Also: API
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PXIe-7902, 12.5 Gbps, 24-Channel PXI High-Speed Serial Instrument
784232-01
Serial Interface
12.5 Gbps, 24-Channel PXI High-Speed Serial Instrument—The PXIe-7902 is designed for engineers who need high-performance FPGA co-processing capabilities or who need to validate, interface through, and test serial protocols. It includes a Xilinx Virtex-7 FPGA to implement various high-speed serial protocols, and it is programmable with the LabVIEW FPGA Module for maximum application-specific customization and reuse. The PXIe-7902 takes advantage of FPGA multigigabit transceivers to deliver 24 TX and RX serial lanes.
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PCIe-8432, PCI Express, 2-Port, Isolated, RS232 Serial Interface Device
781744-01
Serial Interface
The PCIe‑8432/2 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-1487, 8 Input, 8 Output, or 4 Input/4 Output PXI FlexRIO GMSL™ Interface Module
787457-01
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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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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PCI-8531, 1-Port, CANopen Interface Device
781060-01
CAN Interface
The PCI‑8531 is a high-speed CANopen interface for developing applications with the NI‑Industrial Communications for CANopen driver. CANopen is the application layer that sits on top of the CAN physical layer often used for industrial automation … applications. CANopen was designed for motion-oriented machine control networks, such as handling systems, but now it is used in a variety of products and applications, including medical equipment, off-road vehicles, maritime electronics, public transportation, and building automation. The PCI‑8531 can transmit or receive process data objects (PDOs) and service data objects (SDOs) according to CiA‑DS 301. It also features a batch SDO editor with EDS file integration and LSS services support for slave node configuration.
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PCIe-8433, PCI Express, 2-Port, Isolated, RS485/RS422 Serial Interface Device
781745-01
Serial Interface
The PCIe‑8433/2 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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RF Switching Interface Units (RFIU)
Interface
LXI, GPIB, and USB RF Interface Units (RFIU) available off-the-shelf or customized for you.
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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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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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Ethernet to CAN Bus Gateway
YAV90090
Ethernet Interface
• High-performance Arm Cortex-M3 MCU with 512 Kbytes Flash, 120 MHz CPU, ART Accelerator, Ethernet P/N STM32F207IEH6• USB 2.0 connector for serial data transfer (reserved for factory use)• Connections for CAN, and power supply via 4-pole Weidmüller connector• Reboot and reset of the device to factory defaults with a reset button• Plastic casing for benchtop operation• LEDs for device status and power supply• Voltage supply from 8 to 30 V
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PXIe-6593, 16 Gbps, 8-Channel PXI High-Speed Serial Instrument
785977-01
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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PCIe High Performance Host Adapter: Dual Port (x16), Gen 3
M9049A
Interface
The M9049A is a PCIe interface card for computers with PCIe expansion slots. It provides an extremely high performance link from an external computer to an AXIe or PXIe Chassis. The M9049A has a flexible configuration capability. Each card has two Gen 3 x8 PCIe cable links capable of achieving speeds up to 8 GB/s on each port. These two ports can be combined into a single x16 cable link providing a speed of up to 16 GB/s. This means a data-intensive system can be built using high-performance desktop or rack-mounted computers.
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Interface Module for the Multimode, Multiprotocol Excalibur 400 Family of Carrier Boards
M4K1553Px(S)
Interface Module
The M4K1553Px(S) interface module for the multimode, multiprotocol, Excalibur 4000 family of carrier boards provide a complete solution for developing and testing 1553 interfaces and performing system simulation of the MIL-STD-1553 bus. The module handles all standard variations of the MIL-STD-1553 protocol.Each M4K1553Px multi function module contains 64K bytes of dual-port RAM for Data blocks, Control registers, and Look-up Tables. All Data blocks and Control registers are memory mapped, and may be accessed in real time. Each of the independent dual redundant M4K1553Px modules may be programmed to operate in one of three modes of operation: Remote Terminal, Bus Controller/Concurrent-RT, and Bus Monitor. In addition, modules 1 and 3 can be programmed to operate as Concurrent monitors, to modules 0 and 2 respectively.Each M4K1553PxS single function (RT validated) module operates either as a Bus Controller, Remote Terminal, or Bus Monitor.
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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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MIL-STD-1553 PC104-Plus Interface Card
PC104P-1553
Interface Card
Alta Data Technologies’ PC104P interface module is a multi-channel (1-4) 1553 card supported by the latest software technologies. The PC104P card is 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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Product
USB-232/4, 4-Port, USB, RS232 Serial Interface Device
778473-04
Serial Interface
The USB‑232/4 interface transforms your USB port into a single asynchronous serial port for communication with RS232 devices. You can use a USB‑232/4 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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PCIe-8510, 2- or 4-Port, PCIe Vehicle Multi-Protocol Interface Device
785324-01
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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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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C Series PROFINET Interface Module
Interface Module
The C Series PROFINET Interface Module provides two PROFINET interface ports that enable you to reliably connect programmable logic controllers (PLCs), I/O, sensors, and drives over long distances in industrial environments. PROFINET is an application protocol that uses familiar concepts from PROFIBUS that are implemented on the physical layer of Ethernet. The C Series PROFINET Interface Module includes NI-PROFINET driver software for human machine interface (HMI) and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) applications. You can perform PROFINET device automated test using these interfaces.
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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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Digital/Pattern/PE Card
PA32S
Interface Card
The PA32S represents a new level of performance and capabilities for PXI-based digital instrumentation. Based on the proven architecture of the PE32, the PA32S 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 512 bi-directional pins (16 boards). The PA32S 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 33 MHz. With new 32M capture/log memory, PA32S can capture 32 channels fail log.
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MIL-STD-1553 PCI Interface Card
PCI-1553
Interface Card
Alta Data Technologies’ PCI-1553 and PCIC-1553 (PMC on PCI carrier) interface modules are multi-channel (1-4) 1553 cards supported by the latest software technologies. These PCI 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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10-Ch Pneumatics Selftest Module
YAV90PNT
CAN Interface
Use this module in your self test diagnostics fixture. The YAV90PNT can be used as counterpart of the YAV90PNE, to test that is working properly.
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USB-485/4, 4-Port, USB, RS485/RS422 Serial Interface Device
778476-94
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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PXIe-1486, 8 Input, 8 Output, or 4 Input/4 Output PXI FlexRIO FPD-Link™ Interface Module
787454-01
Interface
The PXIe-1486 combines the Texas Instruments Flat Panel Display Link™ (FPD-Link™) 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-1486 makes use of a combination of FPD-Link™ serializers and deserializers with a Xilinx FPGA to provide a high-throughput and customizable FPD-Link™ 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 FPD-Link™ channels. The PXIe-1486 is ideal for applications such as in-vehicle data logging, lab-based playback, or hardware-in-the-loop (HIL). FPD-Link is a trademark of Texas Instruments.
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NI-9881, 1-Port C Series CANopen Interface Module
781673-01
Interface Module
The NI‑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. It was designed for motion-oriented machine control networks, such as handling systems, but now it is used in a variety of applications, including medical equipment, off-road vehicles, maritime electronics, public transportation, and building automation. The NI‑9881 can transmit/receive process data objects (PDOs) and service data objects (SDOs) according to CiA‑DS 301. The NI‑9881 is compatible with only CompactRIO systems.
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PXI Ethernet Interface Module
Ethernet Interface
The PXI Ethernet Interface Module equips PXI systems with high-bandwidth Ethernet-based connectivity with up to 40 Gb/s data rates per port. Featuring compatibility with industry-standard network and automatic cable polarity detection, this module is ideal for high-performance data transfer and vision applications on the PXI platform. Additionally, the PXI Ethernet Interface Module has independent bandwidth to support up to four GigE Vision cameras without PoE.
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PXI-8532, 1-Port, PXI DeviceNet Interface Module
781063-01
Interface
1-Port, PXI DeviceNet Interface Module—The PXI‑8532 is a high-speed DeviceNet interface for developing applications with the NI‑Industrial Communications for DeviceNet driver. DeviceNet is based on the CAN physical layer and increases strength and interconnectivity by specifying various parameters, such as the required cable length, connectors, and baud rates. DeviceNet specifications are managed by OVDA, Inc. You can program the PXI‑8532 to add high-performance master/scanner or slave capabilities to DeviceNet networks.
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cRIO-PN-S, Slave, C Series PROFINET Slave Interface Module
782131-01
Interface Module
Slave, C Series PROFINET Slave Interface Module - The cRIO-PN-S connects NI programmable automation controllers (PACs) to PROFINET industrial networks as powerful slaves. The interface includes the NI‑PROFINET for CompactRIO driver for human machine interface (HMI) and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) applications. You can perform PROFINET device automated test using these interfaces. The cRIO-PN-S is only compatible with CompactRIO systems.
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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.
