Interface Devices
soft and hard handshake between devices.
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Smart Aircraft Interface Devices
webCS
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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USB-8451, 250 kHz I2C, 12 MHz SPI I2C/SPI Interface Device
779553-50
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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USB Connectivity Bridges
USBXpress
Silicon Labs USBXpress devices are highly optimized solutions that enable designers to easily add USB to existing and new applications. These fixed function devices provide the easiest method to add USB without the need for any firmware or driver development. USBxpress portfolio supports several USB to serial bridge devices including human interface (HID) devices and USB Audio devices.
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USB-8502, 1-Port, High-Speed/FD, USB CAN Interface Device
784661-01
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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Rack Based Test Solutions
Most equipment manufacturers and large enterprises prefer rack-based test tools as they are compact and higher density form factor solution for testing, monitoring, and troubleshooting network conditions. GL’s Multiple TDM Optical and Packet (mTOP™) rack enclosure can house any combination of USB based test equipment which are easily deployed and securely fixed to an equipment rack to provide extraordinary scalability to test switches, routers and end-to-end networks. These rack based platforms incorporates the basic test unit along with the necessary PC hardware, Windows® 10 64-bit operating system and remote accessibility via scripting and remote desktop. There are no moving parts with the unit, so reliability and longevity are integral. GL’s latest mTOP™ Probe stand-alone hardware variant is an all-in-one self-contained test instrument. The mTOP™ Probe can include any of the multiple TDM Optical and Packet interfaces USB device combined with the PC into one single box. The comprehensive mTOP™ Probe hardware unit is designed for easier portability and convenient for field testing which incorporates the testing features for multiple interfaces along with necessary PC hardware in a single box. GL’s USB based test equipment - PacketExpert™ (Ethernet), tProbe™ (T1/E1), USB T3/E3 (TDM), Dual UTAs (Analog/Wireless), and LightSpeed1000™ (SONET SDH) to support multiple interfaces in a compact rack space or included in a portable Probe unit.
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PCI-8516, 2-Port, PCI, LIN Interface Device
781365-01
2-Port, PCI, LIN Interface Device—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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Coded Switches
Elma's coded switches provide a high-quality tactile feedback. The standard 10, 16 and 24 position the concentric designs as well are used extensively as frequency selectors, medical device interfaces, audio attenuators and industrial controls. Elma can also customize shafts, bushings and switching schemes to meet special applications.
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USB-8501, 2-Port, Low-Speed/Fault Tolerant, USB CAN Interface Device
786307-01
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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PCIe-8432, PCI Express, 2-Port, Isolated, RS232 Serial Interface Device
781744-01
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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Aircraft Interface Devices
AID
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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500-Pin SEARAY Cable Assembly, Male to 5x50-Pin D-Type, 2 Amp, 1m, 250 Port
A500RMR-05F050D5C100
The 500-Pin SEARAY connector is used on switching products to provide a very high density 2A connector solution that is suitable for use to 200VDC. The male SEARAY connector of this cable assembly is suitable for direct connection to Pickering Interfaces products. Five 50-Pin D-Type connectors allow an interface to other devices. Screwlocks are provided at both ends to secure the cable assembly to mating products.
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MAX31855 J-Type Thermocouple Sensor Breakout
SEN-30003-J
Breakout board for the MAX31855J digital thermocouple interface ICs by Maxim. Measured temperature range is -210C-1200C with known thermal characteristics and output resolution of 0.25C. This sensor supports a larger operating range (specifically in the negative range) than its predecessors, the MAX6674 and MAX6675, though it is not pin-pin compatible. This board is interfaced with a 0.1" 2x5 pin header (8-pins used), has four vertical mini thermocouple connectors and four mounting holes for standoffs and 4-40 screws. The SEN-30003 is interfaced via 3 or 4-wire SPI with a data-ready output for specific operating modes. An LDO and a high-speed level shifter are included to allow interfacing with microcontroller devices between 3.0V and 5V (all Arduinos, Raspberry PI, etc) without sacrificing device performance (many other level shifters reduce data rates to below 500 kHz).
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Ethernet, GPIB And USB To Serial Interface Board
ICS's Model 9006 is a multi-interface to serial board that adds Ethernet, GPIB and USB interfaces to serial devices or older instruments. Use with an embedded processor board to create smart instruments with multiple interfaces. The 9006's Ethernet port is VXI-11 compatible for easy control by the following computer systems without special drivers: LINUX, UNIX, SunOS, MAC OS X, HP-UX, IBM-AIX and Windows 2K or later Windows systems. VXI-11 is one of the 9006's Ethernet protocols. ICS Electronics is the premier VXI-11 device supplier with 100% VXI-11 compliance in every product. See our extensive Application Notes or download our VXI-11 Tutorial and the VXI-11 Specification for more information about the VXI-11 Standard.
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Validation Testers
M Series
The M Series line introduces a new class of massively parallel SerDes validation testers that are ideal for high-volume data collection and characterization. Constructed using a collection of Introspect Technology’s D Series modules that are operated seamlessly using the Introspect ESP software, these massively parallel testers are able to interface to high-speed devices in their entirety.
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High Performance Polyphase Energy Metering AFE w/ Power Quality Analysis
ADE9000
The ADE9000 is a highly accurate, fully integrated energy-metering device. Interfacing with both current transformer (CT) and Rogowski coil sensors, the ADE9000 enables users to develop a three-phase metrology platform, which achieves high performance for Class 1 through Class 0.2 meters. Power quality features enable advanced meter designs with fast rms measurements and power quality level monitoring for EN50160 compliance. The ADE9000 integrates seven high performances ADC’s, a flexible DSP core. An integrated high-end reference ensures low drift over temperature with a combined drift of less than ±25 ppm/°C max for the whole channel including PGA and ADC.
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GPIB ANSI X3.28 Interface
Model 4894B-7
ICS's GPIB to ANSI X3.28 Interfaces adapt older devices that use the ANSI X3.28 devices to the GPIB Bus. All ICS GPIB Interfaces are IEEE-488.2 compliant and HP-IB compatible.
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USB-485/4, 4-Port, USB, RS485/RS422 Serial Interface Device
778476-14
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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USB-8506, 1-Port, USB LIN Interface Device
784663-01
1- or 2-Port, USB LIN Interface Device—The USB‑8506 is a Local Interconnect Network (LIN) interface for developing applications with the NI‑XNET driver. The USB‑8506 is powered over the USB bus and does not require external power. The USB‑8506 excels in applications requiring logging or manipulation of hundreds of LIN frames and signals, such as in-vehicle data logging, 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. The USB‑8506 is available with a three‑pin COMBICON synchronization connector for triggering and synchronizing the internal hardware timebase with other devices.
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USB-485/4, 4-Port, USB, RS485/RS422 Serial Interface Device
778476-104
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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500-Pin SEARAY Cable Assembly, Male to 5x50-Pin D-Type, 2 Amp, 0.5m, 250 Port
A500RMR-05F050D5C050
The 500-Pin SEARAY connector is used on switching products to provide a very high density 2A connector solution that is suitable for use to 200VDC. The male SEARAY connector of this cable assembly is suitable for direct connection to Pickering Interfaces products. Five 50-Pin D-Type connectors allow an interface to other devices. Screwlocks are provided at both ends to secure the cable assembly to mating products.
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Interface
Interface devices convert one type of control signal to another, saving time and money by extending the life of existing field devices. Please see our Interface Matrix to assist in choosing the correct product.
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Modulator
SFT3332
Hangzhou Softel Optic Co., Ltd.
SFT3332 IP Mux-Scrambling modulator is the latest generational Mux-scrambling-modulating all-in-one device developed by SOFTEL. It has 32 multiplexing channels, 32 scrambling channels and 32 QAM (DVB-C) modulating channels, and supports maximum 1024 IP input through the GE port and 32 non-adjacent carriers (50MHz~960MHz) output through the RF output interface. The device is also characterized with high integrated level, high performance and low cost. This is very adaptable to newly generation CATV broadcasting system.
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IoT Services & Test Solutions
The “Internet of Things”, or “IoT”, continues to evolve as a fast-growing network of interfaces that allow devices to be sensed and/or controlled remotely across existing network infrastructure. The IoT encompasses a diverse range of applications including smart grids, smart homes, intelligent transportation and smart cities. Multiple technical standards and and standards organizations have emerged to facilitate interoperability across IoT networks.
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1-port CAN Bus Data Logger
CAN-Logger100
The CAN-Logger100 is a high-performance smart CAN bus data logger with one CAN port that can help collect data and process on a CAN bus network easier and quicker. The powerful CPU of the CAN-Logger devices provide the accurately time-stamp for each CAN message and support storage media like SD card or SDHC type flash to save CAN messages, which helps users easily analyze and diagnose the CAN Bus network. Providing great portability, the CAN-Logger100 is powered by USB interface or M12 connectors of CAN bus interface. The CAN-Logger100 device uses the standard USB HID driver of the Windows system.
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GPIB-ENET/1000, Ethernet GPIB Instrument Control Device - North America 240VAC
781630-05
The GPIB‑ENET/1000 is an IEEE 488 controller device for computers with an Ethernet port. You can use this device to share a single GPIB system among many networked users or to control several test systems from a single networked host. The GPIB‑ENET/1000 features a password-protected web interface for easy configuration. It can also control IEEE 488 devices from anywhere on an Ethernet‑based (LAN) TCP/IP network (Gigabit, 100BASE‑TX, 10BASE‑T). Each device interfaces to and shares up to 14 GPIB devices from several network hosts, and you can control up to 100 GPIB‑ENET/1000 interfaces with a single computer. The device includes a license for the NI‑488.2 driver software, providing maximum reliability for connecting to third-party instruments with GPIB.
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Controllers
onTAP’s THREE TAP CONNECT JTAG
Connect the TAP CONNECT JTAG Controller to your application with either the Xilinx ribbon cable, flying leads, or Altera style adaptors. The onTAP TAP CONNECT Controller automatically senses and adjusts to target I/O voltages and interfaces to devices operating at 1.8 to 5.0 VDC for the standard controller, or 0.99 to 3.6 VDC for the low voltage controller, using the VREF voltage from the target chain. If there is no VREF available, you can set the voltage for the target application from the TAP CONNECT Controller. This facilitates easy configuration to many different JTAG ports, which is helpful in design and manufacturing.
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IP Gateway
3507Rx
Hangzhou Softel Optic Co., Ltd.
SFT3507Rx IP to ASI Gigabits gateway is a head-end interface device which is used for DVB ASI and Ethernet . As a kind of IP receiver, this device can recover UDP database received from the transporting device into TS stream and then output it through the ASI output interfaces. Moreover, it has the function to resist the IP transporting jitter, and to restore the PCR of the TS stream. This device can maximum receive 12 channel IP and output 12 ASI, also, it can simultaneously transmit the 12 IP stream into 12 TS stream.
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500-Pin SEARAY Cable Assembly, Male to 5x50-Pin D-Type, 2 Amp, 2m, 250 Port
A500RMR-05F050D5C200
The 500-Pin SEARAY connector is used on switching products to provide a very high density 2A connector solution that is suitable for use to 200VDC. The male SEARAY connector of this cable assembly is suitable for direct connection to Pickering Interfaces products. Five 50-Pin D-Type connectors allow an interface to other devices. Screwlocks are provided at both ends to secure the cable assembly to mating products.
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SpaceWire PCI Mk2
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The SpaceWire PCI Mk2 is a 3 SpaceWire port interface device, which can also act as a router, that succeeds the successful SpaceWire PCI-2 card. New features include the introduction of a packet generator in the hardware. This allows the card to generate SpaceWire packets at high speeds without using the host PC’s resources. Similarly, a new packet checker has also been added to the hardware design. The high performance driver boasts a full API which allows the user to control all functions of the card, supporting C and C++. Both the API and board design are common across several other STAR-Dundee devices. This makes it easy and quick to migrate user application software across different platforms. The board also supports field upgrades, such that any future revisions or a requested customisation can be downloaded from the STAR-Dundee website and installed.
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NI CAN Cable, No Term, High-Speed/FD/Low-Speed, D-Sub 9-Pin F, 1m
193128-01
9-Pin Female D-SUB to 9-Pin Female D-SUB CAN Cable - The DB9F-DB9F CAN Cable connects C Series CAN Interface Modules, C Series LIN Interface Modules, or C Series Multiprotocol Interface Modules to devices, breakout boxes, and accessories. It is sometimes referred to as CAN Cable (single termination or no termination). This cable is compatible with high-speed, flexible data-rate, and low-speed/fault tolerant CAN signals, available with or without termination, and in different lengths.
