Bus Interfaces
Enable bus interoperability.
See Also: Interfaces, Serial Interfaces, Parallel Interface, UI, MIPI, Interface Adapters, Bus
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PXI Express Interface
EMX-2500
Interface
The EMX-2500 is the industry’s first gigabit Ethernet LXI based PXI Express interface. This combines Ethernet's widespread usage and robust architecture with instrumentation-specific functionality, such as wired trigger bus and IEEE-1588-2008 synchronization, and extends it for use in PXI Express mainframes, making it an ideal solution for data acquisition applications.
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IEEE 488 PXI GPIB Instrument Control Module
778039-01
Serial Interface
The PXI‑GPIB is an IEEE 488 controller module for PXI systems. You can use this module to integrate non-PXI instruments into your PXI system using GPIB. The PXI‑GPIB achieves maximum IEEE 488.2 transfer rates. This module … includes a license for the NI‑488.2 driver software, which provides maximum reliability for connecting to third-party instruments with GPIB.
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ARINC 429 Multichannel Interface Card for Mini PCI Systems
DAS-429mPCI/RTx
Interface Card
The DAS-429mPCI/RTx is an ARINC 429, multichannel interface card for Mini PCI systems. The card’s small size and suitability for Mini PCI notebook computers, make them a complete solution for developing and testing ARINC 429 interfaces and for performing system simulation of the ARINC-429 bus, both in the lab and in the field.The DAS-429mPCI/RTx is supplied with C drivers, including source code and Mystic application program.
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USB-8452, 3.3 MHz I2C, 50 MHz SPI I2C/SPI Interface Device
781964-03
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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CompactPCI Interface Card
CPCIC-1553/PXI
Interface Card
The CPCIC-1553/PXI Interface Card and AltaAPI Represent the Latest MIL-STD-1553 32-bit FPGA Protocol Engine Technology with Multi-Layer Software. Our Card and Software Packages are Designed for Fast, Portable Integrations. The CPCIC-1553 is the Only Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) Card that Passes and Executes the SAE AS4111/4112 Protocol Tests.
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PXI Automotive Ethernet Interface Module
Ethernet Interface
The PXI Automotive Ethernet Interface Module communicates with Automotive Ethernet so that you can use the NI‑XNET driver or standard networking drivers to develop applications that require Automotive Ethernet to test and validate automotive electronic control units (ECUs). It provides up to four independent endpoints or up to two network terminal access points (TAPs). With onboard hardware timestamping and the ability to act as 802.1AS masters or slaves, the PXI Automotive Ethernet Interface Module can synchronize with an external network as well as the rest of a PXI system.
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PCI-8511, 2-Port, Low‑Speed/Fault-Tolerant CAN Interface Device
780682-02
CAN Interface
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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CAN Interface Device
CAN Interface
CAN Interface Devices 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 Fieldbus Exchange Format (FIBEX) and Database Container (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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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.
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Smart Aircraft Interface Devices
webCS
Interface
The Ballard webCS® is the first highly integrated smart AID/server/router that securely bridges avionics data with wired and wireless networks in a single compact box. This wireless aircraft communications server platform is simple to install and configure, safe to interface with aircraft domains, and provides highly secure data transfer. The compact, versatile webCS enables aircraft operators to easily gather and process aircraft data, and then route it to where it is needed—whether on or off the aircraft.
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Industrial-Grade Intelligent Analog & Digital Interface Modular Control Box With Arduino Compatibility
I-Pi OT2IT
Interface Module
Discover the freedom of open-source innovation with ADLINK's industrial-grade I-Pi Arduino-Compatible PLC. Say goodbye to restrictive proprietary systems and embrace the vast, versatile world of the Arduino ecosystem. Accelerate your project's journey from concept to commercialization across diverse automation and control tasks. All this, while ensuring steadfast reliability, professional-grade functionality and industry-ready performance.I-Pi-OT2IT is equipped with numerous analog and digital sensors to manage different OT devices in smart factories. It features 8x Digital inputs, 11x Digital outputs, 9x Analog inputs, and 2x Analog outputs, and can be easily controlled by Computer-on-Modules via software over Ethernet/LAN. By consolidating OT with IT, it is the ideal solution to transform your factory into a smart one.
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USB-8486, USB, 1-Port, Fieldbus Interface Device
781160-01
Interface Module
The USB‑8486 is a FOUNDATION fieldbus device for developing applications with the NI‑FBUS driver, NI‑FBUS Configurator, and NI‑FBUS Monitor. FOUNDATION fieldbus is a popular industrial communication standard for process control applications. The NI‑FBUS Configurator features user-friendly multi-window interfaces to provide tools for the complete configuration, programming, and execution schedules of FOUNDATION fieldbus segments. The NI‑FBUS Monitor is a stand-alone application used to monitor, debug, and analyze fieldbus data packets.
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COM Express Type 7 10GbE SFP+ Network Adapter Card
CEI-4x10G SFP+
Network Interface Controller
- Support up to four 10GbE SFP+ interfaces- COM.0 R3.1 Type 7 compliant- Dedicated for Express-ID7
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Multi-Channel 1553 Interface for Single Lane PCI Express Systems
PCIE1L-1553
Interface Card
Alta Data Technologies’ PCIE1L-1553 interface module is a multi-channel (1-2), ½ size, Low Profile, One Lane PCI Express 1553 card with the latest software technologies. The PCI Express 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 (MSVS 2005/08/10 C++, C#, VB .NET) architecture. This package provides increased system performance and reduces integration time.
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PXI-8511, 1‑ or 2-Port, Low-Speed/Fault Tolerant PXI CAN Interface Module
780686-01
CAN Interface
1‑ or 2-Port, Low-Speed/Fault Tolerant PXI CAN Interface Module—The PXI‑8511 is a fault-tolerant Controller Area Network (CAN) interface for developing applications with the NI‑XNET driver. The PXI‑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, minimize message latency and freeing host processor time for processing complex models and applications.
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NI-9881, 1-Port C Series CANopen Interface Module
781673-02
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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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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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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6x 3U OpenVPX MOSA Remote Interface Unit
SIU36-RIUVARM-01
Remote Interface Unit
SIU36-RIUVARM-01 is a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) Remote Interface Unit (RIU) to manage, monitor and control connected I/O, communications, measurement and simulation interfaces through Ethernet commands from a main mission processors. Extremely low power with 2 x 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet.
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Interface
RCEI-830A
Interface
Designed for embedded, laboratory and simulator applications, the RCEI-830A supports maximum data throughput on all channels while providing onboard message scheduling, label filtering, multiple buffering options, receive message time-tagging and error detection, and IRIG-B receiver (AM or DC/TTL) and generator (DC/TTL).
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PMC Interface Card
CPCIC-MA4
Interface Module
The CPCIC3/6-MA4’s BC capability includes variable message/label framing/subframing with transmission scheduling provides the most advanced control operations. ARINC TX has complete frequency control per channel. RT and ARINC RX, Monitor, Playback and Signal Generator functions also include industry leading functions to meet the most demanding requirements.
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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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Mini PCI Express
MPCIE-A429
Interface Card
Alta Data Technologies’ MPCIE-A429 Mini PCI Express F1 interface module offers a variety of ARINC-429/575/717 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 transceiver compatible signal.
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2U, 4U, and 6U Developmental RF Interface Units
1257A-D
Interface
The Astronics 1257A-D is a sixth-generation RFIU design. It comes with a new easy-to-use LXI Core 2011-compliant device and new enhanced features, including the ability to acquire all of the components you need to assemble your own unit in-house, reducing your design time.
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Interface
RXMC1553
Interface
Abaco Systems’ RXMC-1553 is the latest generation of performance and flexibility for MIL-STD-1553A/B Notice II on a XMC.0 Mezzanine Card. With one or two dual-redundant channels, the RXMC-1553 includes advanced API (Application Programming Interface) software that reduces application development time.
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Interface
3508 MMS ECM
Interface
The 3508 Electrical Conversion Module (ECM) provides six (6) RS-232 outputs and ten (10) RS-232 inputs. Built around Maxim 1488 & 1489 chips for true RS232 levels and voltage tolerance, all outputs come up in the 1, mark or idle state. Electrically this is a negative output voltage, the start bit is always a 0 or a positive voltage level.
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NI-9866, 1-Port C Series LIN Interface Module
781963-01
LIN Interface
1-Port C Series LIN Interface Module—The NI‑9866 is a Local Interconnect Network (LIN) interface for developing applications with the NI‑XNET driver. The NI‑9866 excels in applications requiring real-time, high-speed manipulation of hundreds of LIN frames and signals such as hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) simulation, rapid control prototyping, bus monitoring, automation control, and more. You can perform this manipulation while taking other DAQ 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-8517, 2-Port PXI FlexRay Interface Module
780689-02
FlexRay Interface
2-Port PXI FlexRay Interface Module—The PXI‑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 PXI‑8517 contains two fully functional FlexRay interfaces, allowing an individual 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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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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Optical Head Interface
N7749C
Optical Power Meter Interface
The N7749C optical head interface can control two or four 8162-C series optical power meter heads. Readout is supported over LAN and USB interfaces with a built-in web-browser GUI and the SCPI command set common to Keysight optical power meters.





























