Application Program Interface
allows developers to create code that works with operating systems, applications and websites.
See Also: API
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PXIe-8245, 4-Port, 10/100/1000BASE-T PXI Ethernet Interface Module
787313-01
Ethernet Interface
The PXIe-8245 supports Ethernet-based communication between PXI hardware and external instruments and devices. This PXI Ethernet Interface Module includes four RJ45 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet interface ports in a single-slot PXI Express module.
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3U OpenVPX Sensor Interface Unit
SIU32S
Sensor Interface Unit
The SIU32S is a highly configurable Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) rugged system or subsystem ideally suited to support a multitude of Mil-Aero applications that require high-density I/O, processing, communications and Ethernet switching. The SIU32S leverages NAI’s Configurable Open Systems Architecture™ (COSA®) 3U boards and smart function modules to deliver off-the-shelf solutions that accelerate deployment of SWaP-optimized systems in air, land and sea applications.
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PXI Serial Interface Module
Serial Interface
The PXI Serial Interface Module offers a number of options for connecting to serial hardware. You can choose from common serial protocols, such as RS232, RS422, and RS485. The PXI Serial Interface Module also offers various isolation, hyperthreading, and multiprocessor compatibility options as well as 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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Serial Interface Device
Serial Interface
The Serial Interface Device offers a number of options for connecting to serial hardware. You can choose from Ethernet, USB, PCI, PCIe, or ExpressCard interfaces to add up to 16 serial ports to your system. You can choose from common serial protocols, such as RS232, RS422, and RS485. The Serial Interface Device also offers various isolation, hyperthreading, and multiprocessor compatibility options. Some models also support 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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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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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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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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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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Interface Card
XMC-1553
Interface Card
The XMC-1553 Interface Card and AltaAPI Represent the Latest MIL-STD-1553 32-bit FPGA Protocol Engine Technology with Multi-Layer Software. Ideal for SBCs or carriers for VPX, VME and cPCI (Compact PCI/PCIe or PXI) - Commercial or Rugged/Conduction Cooled Systems.
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PCIe-8430, PCI Express, 2-Port, RS232 Serial Interface Device
782122-01
Serial Interface
The PCIe‑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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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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Multi-Channel Interface Module
PC104P-MA4
Interface Module
Alta Data Technologies’ PC104P-MA interface module is a multi-channel, multi-protocol 1553 and ARINC PC104-Plus interface card supported by the latest software technologies. The PC104P-MA4 card is based in the industry’s most advanced 32-bit 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. The hardware and software package provides increased performance and reduces intergration time.
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PCIe Host Adapter: Single Port (x8), Gen 3
M9048B
Interface
The M9048B is a PCIe host interface card for computers with PCIe expansion slots. It provides a high performance link from an external computer to an AXIe or PXIe Chassis. The card has a Gen 3 x8 PCIe cable link capable of achieving speeds up to 8 GB/s. This means a high performance system can be built using desktop or rack-mounted computers.
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Interface Board for Conduction Cooled PCI Mezzanine Card Systems
EXC-708ccPMC
Interface Card
The EXC-708ccPMC is an ARINC-708 /453 interface board for conduction cooled PCI Mezzanine Card systems. The board supports two or four ARINC-708 /453 channels. Each of the channels can be programmed either as transmit or receive. Each channel implements an 8K×16 FIFO and supports polling and / or interrupt driven operation.The EXC-708ccPMC comes complete with C-driver software library including the source code.
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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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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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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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Interface
R15-EC
Interface
The R15-EC card provides the highest level of performance and density for MIL-STD-1553A/B in an ExpressCard form factor. The R15-EC card provides 1 or 2 channels integrated with powerful API software that provides instant access to all 1553 databus functionality and data. Standard features include real-time bus playback (with ability to edit out RTs), aperiodic message insertion, error injection/detection, conditional BC branching, 64-bit, 25 nanosecond message timetagging, and “Oneshot” BC operation. The Bus Monitor mode provides 100% bus monitoring of a fully loaded 1553 bus. IRIG-B Receiver (AM or DC/TTL) Generator (DC/TTL) optionally available.
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Quad Port Copper 10GBase-T Ethernet PCI Express Server Adapter With Intel® XL710-BM1. Ideal For Enterprise Network Infrastructure.
PCIE-2231NP
Network Interface Card (NIC)
Intel® XL710 Controller4 10GbE Base-T (RJ45) portsPCIe Gen.3 x8 host interfaceLow profile (half length) form factorsSupports SR-IOV based virtualization
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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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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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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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High-Performance IEEE-488 GPIB Interface for USB
USB-3488A
Interface
ADLINK"s GPIB interface solutions are delivered with complete software support, including a driver API set that is fully binary compatible with NI-488.2* driver. All programs written based on the GPIB-32.DLL library can be executed with the USB-3488A without any modification. The VISA library is also supported to ensure compatibility with applications utilizing VISA. Regardless if you are using VC++, VB, Delphi, LabVIEW*, or any other T&M ADEs. The ADLINK USB-3488A provides "Plug and Play" compatibility with all your existing applications.
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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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3U cPCI Sensor Interface Unit
SIU31
Sensor Interface Unit
NAI's SIU31 is a highly configurable rugged COTS system or subsystem ideally suited for military, industrial, and commercial applications that require high-density I/O, communications, Ethernet switching, and processing. The SIU31 uses one NAI field-proven, 3U cPCI board to deliver off-the-shelf, SWaP-optimized COTS solutions that "Accelerate Your-Time-to-Mission."
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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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Advanced ARINC-429 Testing Ethernet Appliance - Parametrics TX Variable Voltage, Digital Signal Generator and RX Signal Capture
ENET-A429P
Ethernet Interface
eNet-A429P™ is an innovative product that provides “remoting” of ARINC operations on 10/100/1000 Ethernet IP/UDP local area networks (LAN). eNet-A429P is a small, low-power, device ideal for details ARINC signal testing with variable voltaqe control of the first 3 TX channels. Alta has combined the industry’s most advanced 32-bit ARINC FPGA protocol engine, AltaCore™, with a real-time IP/UDP thin server. The customer can implement their application with the same feature-rich application programming interface, AltaAPI™, as used with standard cards – often without even recompiling – the utlimate in code portability.
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MIL-STD-1553 CompactPCI Interface Card
CPCIC3/6-1553-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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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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Multi-Channel, Multi-Protocol 1553 and ARINC 1/2 Size PCIe 4-Lane Interface Card
PCIEC4L-MA4
Interface Module
Alta Data Technologies’ PCIEC4L-MA4 interface module is a multi-channel, multi-protocol 1553 and ARINC ½ size PCI Express 4 Lane interface card (PMC on 4 Lane PCI Express Carrier) is supported by the latest software technologies. The PCIEC4L card is based on the industry’s most advanced 32-bit 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 hardware and software package provides increased system performance and reduces integration time.
