Bus Interfaces
Enable bus interoperability.
See Also: Interfaces, Serial Interfaces, Parallel Interface, UI, MIPI, Interface Adapters, Bus
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Product
SpaceWire PXI
318a
Interface
The SpaceWire PXI card is a versatile SpaceWire Interface, Router or RMAP target device. The card is designed to be an efficient host interface to a SpaceWire system or network, by utilising a cPCI or PXI backplane.
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Product
PCIe and PCI Avionics Interface Cards
Interface
Ballard PCI Express (PCIe) and PCI Avionics Interface Cards enable computers to interface with a variety of avionics databuses for testing, validating and simulating commercial and military avionics equipment and systems.
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Product
Interface (PMC)
QPM-1553-TB
Interface
The QPM-1553-TB provides the highest level of performance, flexibility and interface density for MIL-STD-1553A/B via PMC (PCI Mezzanine Card) to Thunderbolt 3 device. The QPM-1553-TB is integrated with powerful software that reduces development time. All 1553 databus functionality is supported from our advanced API (Application Programming Interface).
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PC-Based Bus Platform
PXIe 3U 8 Slot
Bus Extender
PXI (PCI eXtensions for Instrumentation) is a PC-based bus platform for measurement and automation systems. PXI uses commercial PC-based PCI bus technology while combining rugged CompactPCI modular packaging, as well as key timing and synchronization features. While derived from cPCI, PXI adds the timing and synchronization features, among other things, that were not present in cPCI.
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Product
MIL-STD-1553 Test & Simulation Instrument for VXI
VXI-1553
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Avionics Interface Technologies
Dual redundant, multi stream configurations availableSoftware selectable Transformer, Direct, and Bus Stub Coupling Modes - Concurrent Bus Controller, 31 Remote Terminals, & Bus Monitor operation - Full error injection and detection - Multi-level trigger for capture and filtering - IRIG-B time code encoder/decoder - Real-Time recording and physical bus replayANSI Application interface supporting C, C++, C#, and .NET development - VISA based VXI “Plug & Play’ Device driver provided
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ARINC interface
RAR-EC
Interface
Available in a range of configurations to match your needs, the 11 channel RAR-EC provides complete, integrated databus functionality for ARINC 429, ARINC 575 and selected 2-wire, 32-bit protocols, for an ExpressCard interface. The RAR-EC supports maximum data throughput on all channels while providing onboard message scheduling, label filtering, multiple buffering options, time-tagging, error detection and four avionics-level I/O discretes.
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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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Product
Interface
P-SER
Interface
P-SER I/O product is a native PMC form factor interface providing real-time serial input and output with high time-precision reception/input time-stamping, scheduled transmission/output, event triggering and interrupt support. This interface is designed to meet the needs of both the simulations/test and the real-time embedded applications whether in Windows or VxWorks environments.
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Product
PXI-8360, MXI-Express Interface, PXI Remote Control Module
779501-01
Interface
MXI-Express Interface, PXI Remote Control Module—The PXI‑8360 allows you to control PXI and CompactPCI systems from your PC using a fully transparent MXI‑Express link. It is installed in a PXI chassis and uses a PCI Express‑to‑PCI bridge to interface with an installed PCI‑8360 through a copper, x1 MXI‑Express cable.
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Product
3U CompactPCI 5-Port Serial Ethernet, Optional POE Card
cPCI-A3ETH
Ethernet Interface
- Follow PICMG® CompactPCI® Serial design guide- CompactPCI® Serial, 3U 4HP/8HP- 5x RJ-45 ports support up to 2.5G via Intel® i226IT Ethernet controllers- Optional PoE supported- Operating temperature: -40°C to +85°C- Designed to meet EN50155 standards
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Product
ARINC-429/717 XMC Interface For SBCs, VPX, VME, CPCI/PXI Systems
XMC-A429
Interface Card
The card design is based on the industry’s most advanced 32-bit ARINC FPGA protocol engine, AltaCore™, and 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, LabVIEW, RTOS) architecture. This hardware and software package provides increased system performance and flexibility while reducing integration time.
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Product
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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USB-8451, 250 kHz I2C, 12 MHz SPI I2C/SPI Interface Device
779553-50
Interface Module
The NI USB‑8451 is a master interface for connecting to and communicating with inter-integrated circuit (I2C), System Management Bus (SMBus), and serial peripheral interface (SPI) devices. With plug‑and‑play USB connectivity, the USB‑8451 is a 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 or toggling LEDs. The USB‑8451 can be physically located more closely to I2C/SPI devices than PCI interfaces, reducing I2C bus length and minimizing noise problems. Additionally, the interface provides +5 V and GND to power circuits with no external power supply.
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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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Product
PXI-8513, 1‑Port, Software-Selectable PXI CAN Interface Module
780688-01
CAN Interface
1‑Port, Software-Selectable PXI CAN Interface Module—The PXI‑8513 is a software-selectable Controller Area Network (CAN) interface for developing applications with the NI‑XNET driver. NI‑XNET Software‑Selectable CAN Interfaces offer the best flexibility for CAN development with onboard transceivers for High-Speed/Flexible Data‑rate, Low-Speed/Fault Tolerant Single Wire CAN as well as any external transceiver. The PXI‑8513 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.
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Product
NI-9871, 4-Port, RS485/RS422 C Series Serial Interface Module
779892-03
Serial Interface
The NI‑9871 adds RS485/RS422 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‑9871 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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PXI CAN Interface Module
CAN Interface
PXI CAN Interface Modules 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 FIBEX and 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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Product
PXIe-8430, 16-Port, RS232 PXI Serial Interface Module
781472-02
Serial Interface
16-Port, RS232 PXI Serial Interface Module—The PXIe‑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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PCI, IEEE 488 GPIB Instrument Control Device for Windows, Low Profile
783007-01
Interface
The PCI‑GPIB is a plug‑and‑play IEEE 488 interface for PCs and workstations with PCI expansion slots. The PCI‑GPIB can sustain data transfer rates of more than 1.5 MB/s using the IEEE 488.1 three‑wire interlocked handshake. It also implements the high-speed IEEE 488.1 noninterlocked handshake (HS488) for benchmarked data transfers at more than 7.7 MB/s. The onboard bus master DMA controller means that there are no microprocessor interruptions in data transfer.
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PXIe, X4, MXI-Express Daisy-Chain Copper Interface, PXI Bus Extension Module
781820-04
Bus Extender
PXIe, x4, MXI-Express Daisy-Chain Copper Interface, PXI Bus Extension ModuleThe PXIe-8374 allows you to create multichassis PXI systems that interface to the same computer. You can use the PXIe-8374 to daisy chain up to eight PXI chassis to the same system computer, which can be a PXI Controller or a PC connected with a Device for PXI Remote Control. You can also extend the PXI system by connecting RAID Arrays, Software Defined Radio Devices, and Software Defined Reconfigurable Radio Devices.
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Product
USB-485/4, 4-Port, USB, RS485/RS422 Serial Interface Device
778476-54
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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PCIe-8430, PCI Express, 8-Port, RS232 Serial Interface Device
780591-01
Serial Interface
The PCIe‑8430/8 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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8-Ports Gigabit Ethernet RCV Interface (R)
YAV90058
Ethernet Interface
8x RJ45 LAN connectors to VPC RCV 192 pins module.
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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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PXI Bus Expanders
MXI-4E Series
Bus Extender
The MXI-4E PXI Bus Expander allows for direct control of PXI systems from a PCI or PCIe slot in a desktop computer or server. MXI-4E interface cards can also be used for linking multiple PXI chassis. MXI-4E technology utilizes a high-bandwidth link that is transparent to software applications and drivers, therefore providing the ability to use high performance desktop computers or servers to control PXI systems.
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Application Programming Interface Software
AltaAPI
Interface
Alta’s 1553 and ARINC cards include the most advanced Application Programming Interface (API) library tools in the avionics industry, AltaAPI. The API architecture is a properly OSI modeled development package that provides an extremely flexible design to provide quick porting to various operating systems (such as VxWorks 5.X/6.X/7/MILS, Integrity, LynxOS RTOS), Linux 32- and 64-bit, Solaris 10, LabVIEW and 32- and 64-bit Windows 7/8/8.1/10.
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PCI-8432, 4-Port, PCI, Isolated, RS232 Serial Interface Device
779145-01
Interface
The PCI‑8432/4 is a high-performance interface for high-speed, port‑to‑port isolated communication with RS232 devices. The PCI‑8432/4 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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Network Interface Card
XMC477RC
Interface Card
The XMC477RC is a quad switched mezzanine card (XMC) compatible module providing a 4-channel Gigabit Ethernet Small Form Factor pluggable (SFP) interface.
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USB-8502, 2-Port, High-Speed/FD, USB CAN Interface Device
784662-01
CAN Interface
1- or 2-Port, High-Speed/FD, USB CAN Interface Device—The USB-8502 is a high-speed controller area network (CAN) interface for developing applications with the NI‑XNET driver. The USB‑8502 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‑8502 is available with a three‑pin COMBICON synchronization connector for triggering and synchronizing the internal hardware timebase with other devices.
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Fixture Interface Module 2 Test Matrices
OTP2 module no.193
Interface Module
PXI offers the optimal approach to validation and production testing. You can meet timing, synchronization, and throughput requirements across devices. PXI is a robust PC-based platform for measurement and automation systems, supported by software. PXI combines PCI electrical bus characteristics with CompactPCI's modular Eurocard packaging, and then adds special synchronization buses and important software functions. PXI is both a powerful and cost-effective platform for applications such as manufacturing test, military, aerospace, machine monitoring, automotive, and industrial test.
