Application Program Interface
allows developers to create code that works with operating systems, applications and websites.
See Also: API
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High Performance PCIe-GPIB Interface Card
82351B
Interface
Convert your PCI computer directly into an intrumentation control; install easily with plug-and-play configuration.
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Product
Aircraft Interface Devices
AID
Interface
Versatile Ballard Aircraft Interface Devices (AIDs) from Astronics offer a secure, open-architecture approach that empowers you to take control of your software and your data today and prepares you to leverage and incorporate the next-generation technologies of tomorrow, including the Internet of Things (IoT) for the aircraft.
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NI-9852, 2-Port, Low-Speed/Fault Tolerant C Series CAN Interface Module
779707-01
CAN Interface
2-Port, Low-Speed/Fault Tolerant C Series CAN Interface Module—The NI-9852 is a fault‑tolerant Controller Area Network (CAN) interface for developing FPGA-based applications with the NI‑RIO driver on CompactRIO. The NI‑9852 is ideal for low-level FPGA‑based control and triggering applications that are programmed using the LabVIEW FPGA Module. The NI‑9852 is ideal for byte-level manipulation of CAN frames using the LabVIEW FPGA Module. The NI‑9852 is only compatible with CompactRIO systems.
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Product
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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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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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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Product
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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Product
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 FlexRIO GMSL Interface Module
Interface
Combines the Maxim Integrated Gigabit Multimedia Serial Link™ (GMSL™) interface with the Xilinx FPGA for high-throughput vision and imaging applications.
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Product
3U CompactPCI® 2/4-Port Gigabit Ethernet Card
cPCI-3E10/3E12
Ethernet Interface
The cPCI-3E10 Series is 3U CompactPCI Gigabit Ethernet peripheral card equipped with Intel® 82574L PCIe Gigabit Ethernet controllers. The cPCI-3E10 provides four GbE ports on the front panel (RJ-45) with two switchable to the rear transition module, the cPCI-3E12 provides two GbE ports on the front panel (RJ-45), and the cPCI-3E10-SUB provides two Fast Ethernet ports on the front panel (DB-9). An optional Rear Transition Module (cPCI-R3E10) is available to provide rear access to the GbE ports switched from the cPCI-3E10 front panel.
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PXIe-1486, 8 Input, 8 Output, or 4 Input/4 Output PXI FlexRIO FPD-Link™ Interface Module
787455-01
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
781673-02
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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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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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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Product
MIL-STD-1553 & ARINC PMC Interface Card. Supports cPCI/PXI Backplanes
CPCIC3/6-MA4
Interface Card
Alta Data Technologies’ CPCIC3/6-MA4 (PXI Compatible) interface module is a multi-channel, multi-protocol 1553 and ARINC PMC on 3U (PXI Compatible) or 6U carrier card supported by the latest software technologies. This hardware and software package provides increased system performance and reduces integration time.
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Product
PXIe-6592, 10 Gbps, 4-Channel PXI High-Speed Serial Instrument
783639-01
High-Speed Serial Interface
10 Gbps, 4-Channel PXI High-Speed Serial Instrument—The PXIe‑6592 is designed for engineers who need to validate, interface through, and test serial protocols. It includes a Xilinx Kintex‑7 FPGA to implement various high-speed serial protocols, and it is programmable in LabVIEW FPGA for maximum application-specific customization and reuse. The PXIe‑6592 takes advantage of FPGA multigigabit transceivers and up to four TX and RX lanes.
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PXIe-8521, 4-Port, 100BASE-T1 PXI Automotive Ethernet Interface Module
786771-01
Ethernet Interface
PXIe, 4-Port, 100BASE-T1 PXI Automotive Ethernet Interface Module - The PXIe-8521 is a 100BASE-T1 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) Automotive Ethernet interface for developing applications with the NI‑XNET driver. The PXIe-8521 is ideal for developing applications that require … Automotive Ethernet to test and validate automotive electronic control units (ECUs). The interface 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, which allows it to synchronize with an external network as well as the rest of a PXI system. The PXIe-8521 also provides LEDs on the front panel so that you can monitor the network link and activity.
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Product
Compact-RIO Optical Interface Module
cRIO OPIF 20MBit/s
Interface
Fibre optical interface module for Compact-RIO with the following features:Fibre connection: SC connectorWavelength 820nmData rate: 020MBit/s2 Transmitters2 ReceiversExample SW in LabVIEWField of application of this module:Data communication via fibreOptical isolated data acquisition
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Interface
RAR-PCIE
Interface
Available in a range of configurations to match your needs, RAR-PCIE provides complete, integrated databus functionality for ARINC 429, ARINC 575 and selected 2-wire, 32-bit protocols.
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Product
8-Ports Gigabit Ethernet RCV Interface
YAV90058C
Ethernet Interface
8x RJ45 LAN connectors to VPC RCV 192 pins module
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Product
COM Express Type 7 10GBASE-T Network Adapter Card
10GBASE-T Network Adapter Card
Network Interface Controller
- Supports up to four 10GbE copper interface (10GBASE-T)- Compatible with PICMG COM.0 R3.0 Type 7 modules
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Product
Interface Board, 16:1 USB
40-965-909
Interface
Converter card for 40-737-001 Data Communications Multiplexer. Adapts the 78-Pin D-type connector on the front of the module to 16 USB type A and 1 USB type B connectors. Allows the multiplexing of up to 16 USB1 or USB2 signals.
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Ethernet Module
M4K-ETH
Ethernet Interface
The M4K-ETH is an intelligent Gigabit Ethernet interface module for the multiprotocol Excalibur 4000 family of carrier boards. The module supports 10Mhz, 100Mhz and 1Ghz Full Duplex UDP/IP Ethernet.
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Product
Interface
RMAC-VME
Interface
Designed for laboratory simulation and production test applications, the Modular Avionics Controller (RMAC) is an intelligent, high performance 6U VME product supporting ARINC protocols and other serial communications. As an evolutionary follow-on product to the successful VME-AIC product line, the RMAC-VME provides a single integrated interface to multiple avionics protocols on VMEbus platforms.
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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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Product
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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Product
Interface Card
XMC-WMUX
Interface Card
Alta Data Technologies’ XMC-WMUX interface module (PCI Express Mezzanine Card for Carriers and Single Board Computers or Carriers) is a single or dual-channel (A-B Redundant = 4 Busses per Channel/Wings) WMUX card supported by the latest software technologies.
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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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PCI Bus Interface
PCI-6713-4IP
Interface
PCI Bus Interface 3.3 / 5 Volt via PLX 9056 33/66MHz High Performance Floating-Point DSP Up to 300MHz system clock. Up to 32Mbytes of SDRAM 4.0 Mbit flash memory for bootstrap program.
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Product
PCIe-8244, 4-Port, USB3 Vision Frame Grabber Device
782890-01
Interface
The PCIe‑8244 is a USB 3.0 interface device designed for use with USB3 Vision cameras. USB 3.0 is ideal for high-data-rate machine vision applications. USB3 Vision cameras also offer plug‑and‑play functionality and ease of use through a standardized catalog of functions.
