Application Program Interface
allows developers to create code that works with operating systems, applications and websites.
See Also: API
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NI-9870, 4-Port, RS232 C Series Serial Interface Module
779891-03
Serial Interface
The NI‑9870 adds RS232 serial ports to CompactRIO systems. The serial ports are accessed directly from the FPGA to offer you flexibility in communicating with serial devices. The module has individual buffers on every port that save FPGA space and simplify programming. The NI‑9870 supports standard start bit, stop bit, and handshaking settings. It uses an external power to provide maximum compatibility and reliability under all serial port conditions.
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Product
4 or 8 Channels In-Line Real-Time ARINC-Ethernet Converter
NLINE-EA429
Ethernet Interface
NLINE-EA429™ is an innovative product that provides “remoting” of ARINC operations on 10/100/1000 Ethernet IP/UDP local area networks (LAN). NLINE-EA429 is a small, low-power, rugged device that provides connectivity for 1-8 ARINC 429/575/573/717 Channels – Ideal for remoting ARINC connections for in-field applications or point-point lab usage.
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Interface
RAR15XF
Interface
On-board firmware, large data buffers, and a high-level API are integrated to provide total flexibility in monitoring and generating ARINC bus traffic. Simultaneous scheduled and burst mode (FIFO) messaging is supported on all ARINC 429 transmit channels. Each ARINC 429 receive channel provides simultaneous dedicated and buffered mode storage, along with label/SDI filtering.
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sbRIO-9853, Non-Enclosed, 2-Port, High-Speed C Series CAN Interface Module
780923-01
CAN Interface
Non-Enclosed, 2-Port, High-Speed C Series CAN Interface Module—The sbRIO‑9853 is a high-speed Controller Area Network (CAN) interface for developing FPGA‑based applications with the NI‑RIO driver on CompactRIO. These modules are ideal for low-level FPGA‑based control and triggering applications that are programmed using the NI LabVIEW FPGA Module. These modules also are ideal for byte-level manipulation of CAN frames in the NI LabVIEW FPGA Module. The sbRIO‑9853 is only compatible with CompactRIO systems. Non-enclosed modules are designed for OEM applications.
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Product
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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PCI-8232, IEEE 488 GPIB Instrument Control Device for Windows
778742-01
Interface
The PCI-8232 is a plug‑and‑play IEEE 488 interface for PCs and workstations with PCI expansion slots. The PCI-8232 can sustain data transfer rates up to 7.8 MB/s using HS488 and is IEEE 488.2 compatible. The PCI-8232 includes a license … for the NI-488.2 driver software, which provides high performance and maximum reliability for connecting to third-party instruments using GPIB.
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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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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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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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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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PXI-8516, 2-Port PXI LIN Interface Module
781366-01
LIN Interface
2-Port PXI LIN Interface Module—The PXI‑8516 is a Local Interconnect Network (LIN) interface for developing applications with the NI‑XNET driver.The PXI‑8516 excels in applications requiring real-time, high-speed manipulation of hundreds of LIN 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 LIN frames and signals between the interface and the user program without CPU interrupts, minimize message latency, and free host processor time for processing complex models and applications.
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PXI-8431, 4-Port, RS485/RS422 PXI Serial Interface Module
778985-01
Serial Interface
4-Port, RS485/RS422 PXI Serial Interface Module - The PXI‑8431/4 is a high-performance interface for high-speed 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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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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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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High Performance PCI-GPIB Interface Card
82350C
Interface
Support fast transfer speeds for high data throughput and easily attach to low-profile PCs.
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PCIe-8431, PCI Express, 2-Port, RS485/RS422 Serial Interface Device
782124-01
Serial Interface
The PCIe‑8431/2 is a high-performance interface for high-speed 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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Intelligent Double Sized H009 Interface Module for Excalibur 8000 Family of Carrier Boards
M8KH009
Interface Module
The M8KH009 is an intelligent, double-sized, H009 interface module for the multimode, multiprotocol, EXC-8000 family of carrier boards. The M8KH009 provides a complete solution for developing and testing H009 interfaces and performing system simulation of the H009 bus, according to the standard H009 protocol. Each module of the M8KH009 contains 32K x 16 dualport RAM for Data Blocks, control registers, and Look-up tables. In addition, the module contains another 32K x 16 dual-port RAM for a Concurrent Monitor. All data blocks and control registers are memory mapped, and may be accessed in real-time. Each of the independent, dual-redundant M8KH009 modules may be programmed to operate in one of three modes of operation: Central Control Complex (CCC) mode with Concurrent Peripheral Unit operation (1–16 PUs), Peripheral Unit mode (Multiple – up to 16 PUs) and Bus Monitor mode. In addition, the module can simultaneously operate as an independent Internal Concurrent Monitor in CCC, Multiple PU or CCC/Concurrent PU modes.
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32 Channel Multi-Purpose DIOS/TAP Modules/Interfaces for Spare JT 2148 QuadPOD Transceiver Slot
JT 2149/MPV eMPV
Interface
The JT 2149/MPV and the JT 2149/eMPV are a 32 channel multi purpose DIOS/TAP pod modules/interfaces that can be plugged into any spare JT 2148 QuadPOD transceiver slot. The DIOS channels of these units I/O interface pods enable increased fault coverage and thus improved diagnostic resolution during boundary-scan testing. The principal difference between the two versions is the use of an extended case on the eMPV that allows standard 0.1″ connections to be used to access ths TAP and static IO signals (see tab below)- on the standard /MPV unit these signals are available at the front face 0.05″ connector. The units are fully supported by JTAG Technologies’ development tools. Additional DIOS modules can be serially connected if more parallel access points are required.
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PXI-8430/2 , 2-Port, RS232 PXI Serial Interface Module
778982-01
Serial Interface
2-Port, RS232 PXI Serial Interface Module - The PXI‑8430/2 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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PXI-8531, 1-Port PXI CANopen Interface Module
781061-01
CAN Interface
1-Port PXI CANopen Interface Module—The PXI‑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. It 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 PXI‑8531 can transmit/receive process data objects (PDOs) and service data objects (SDOs) according to CiA DS301. It also features a batch SDO editor with electronic data sheet (EDS) file integration and layer setting services (LSS) support for slave node configuration.
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PXI CANopen Interface Module
Interface
The PXI CANopen Interface Module 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. The PXI CANopen Interface Module can transmit/receive PDOs and SDOs according to CiA DS301. It also features a batch SDO editor with electronic data sheet (EDS) file integration and layer setting services (LSS) support for slave node configuration.
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PXIe-8240, 40 Gigabit PXI Ethernet Interface Module
784977-01
Ethernet Interface
40 Gigabit PXI Ethernet Interface Module—The PXIe-8240 is a high-performance 40-Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ interface for PXI Express based on the Intel XL710 40Gb Ethernet controller. It includes two 40-Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ ports in a single-slot PXI Express module and is compatible with both copper and fiber optic cabling.
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Interface
R15-MPCIE
Interface
The R15-MPCIE is very small (30mm x 40.95mm x 4.7mm) and lightweight for applications deployed in highly constrained environments where platforms require minimum SWaP solutions. It is designed for those working in avionics test and simulation for field and test support, and for use in data logging in which it offers significant advantages and flexibility.
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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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USB-C Thunderbolt™ 3 Appliance with Two Independent, Dual Redundant 1553 Busses, Eight ARINC-429/717 Channels, 4 RX/TX & 4 RX
TBOLT-MA4
USB Interface
Full Featured and Native 1553 and ARINC Thunderbolt interface! Full PCI Express interface – same advanced interface as PCIe backplane cards in a small, portable, rugged appliance.
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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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Ethernet Connectivity for Controlling ARINC-429 Channels and Auto RX Bridging
ENET-A429
Ethernet Interface
eNet-A429™ is an innovative product that provides “remoting” of ARINC operations on 10/100/1000 Ethernet IP/UDP local area networks (LAN). eNet-429 is a small, low-power, rugged device that provides connectivity for 1-8 ARINC 429/575/573/717 Channels – Ideal for remoting ARINC connections for in-field applications or point-point lab usage.
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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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LIN Interface Device
LIN Interface
LIN Interface Devices are bus interfaces for developing applications with the NI-XNET driver. The NI-XNET device-driven DMA engine couples the LIN bus to host memory to minimize message latency. You can import, edit, and use signals from LDF databases in integrated LIN databases. LIN Interface Devices work well for applications requiring real-time, high-speed manipulation of many LIN frames and signals, such as hardware-in-the-loop simulation, rapid control prototyping, bus monitoring, and automation control.
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Interface
RCNIC-A2PA
Interface
The RCNIC platform is a high performance PMC module for the AFDX/ARINC 664 protocol. With two independent ports for traffic monitoring, traffic generation, external triggering and analysis, the RCNIC provides high-resolution time-tagging of incoming packets simultaneously with highly accurate traffic generation.
