Application Program Interface
allows developers to create code that works with operating systems, applications and websites.
See Also: API
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Low-profile High-Performance IEEE488 GPIB Interface for PCIe Bus
LPCIe-3488A
Interface
The IEEE-488 standard, also known as GPIB, is a bus interface that connects instruments with a computer to form an ATE system. Today, GPIB is still the most popular interface between computer and instruments. ADLINK"s USB-3488A, LPCI-3488A and LPCIe-3488A controller interface cards are fully compatible with the IEEE-488.2 instrumentation control and communication standard and are capable of controlling up to 14 stand-alone instruments via IEEE-488 cables. The USB-3488A, LPCI-3488A and LPCIe-3488A are designed to meet the requirements of high performance and maximum programming portability.
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USB GPIB (IEEE-488) Interface
GPIB-USB-HS+
Interface
This compact USB - GPIB interface offers full function, IEEE 488.2 interface support via any computer with a USB port. The interface can control up to 14 GPIB instruments. The small size and light weight of this interface makes it ideal for portable applications using a laptop computer or for other applications in which the computer has no available internal I/O slots. The interface works with any Windows OS.
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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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PXI-8516, 2-Port PXI LIN Interface Module
781366-01
LIN Interface
2-Port PXI LIN Interface Module—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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Mini PCI Express Interface Card
MPCIE-1553
Interface Card
The MPCIE-1553 is a mini PCI Express Full-Mini Type 2 Interface Card for MIL-STD-1553 networks. Coupled with AltaAPI Represents the Latest MIL-STD-1553 32-bit FPGA Protocol Engine Technology with Multi-Layer Software - in an amazingly small package.
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1553 to Ethernet Converter
eNet-1553
Ethernet Interface
eNet is a small, rugged 1553 to Ethernet appliance/converter (~200 grams and about the size of a 4 stub coupler) and offers the same advanced BC, mRT and BM functions as our cards. In addition, eNet can provide an additional independent BM mode to auto bridge (transmit) 1553 messages on user defined IP/UDP packet header. The appliance can also auto-load setup images for fast auto start-up, which would be ideal for simple RT applications that wouldn’t even need an API interface (just a standard UDP interface – usually through simple socket programming).
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PXIe-8523, 4-Port, 100/1000BASE-T1 PXI Automotive Ethernet Interface Module
787311-01
Ethernet Interface
PXIe, 4-Port, 100/1000BASE-T1 PXI Automotive Ethernet Interface Module - The PXIe-8523 is a 100/1000BASE-T1 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) PXI Automotive Ethernet Interface Module for developing applications with the NI‑XNET driver. With this hardware, you can develop applications … that require Automotive Ethernet to test and validate automotive electronic control units (ECUs). The PXIe-8523 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, so it can synchronize with an external network as well as the rest of a PXI system. The PXIe-8523 also provides LEDs on the front panel to help you monitor the network link and activity.
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Interface
RAR15XF-TB
Interface
On-board firmware, large data buffers, and a high-level API are integrated to provide total flexibility in monitoring and generating ARINC bus traffic. Simultaneous scheduled and burst mode (FIFO) messaging is supported on all ARINC 429 transmit channels. Each ARINC 429 receive channel provides simultaneous dedicated and buffered mode storage, along with label/SDI filtering.
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PCIe-8430, PCI Express, 16-Port, RS232 Serial Interface Device
780591-02
Serial Interface
The PCIe‑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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Automotive Ethernet Interface Device
Ethernet Interface
The Automotive Ethernet Interface Device converts unshielded twisted pair (UTP) Automotive Ethernet to standard Ethernet. This device is ideal for developing applications that require Automotive Ethernet to test and validate automotive electronic control units (ECUs). It includes ports for Automotive Ethernet connections and ports for 100BASE-TX Ethernet connections. You can use switches on the front panel to configure each 100BASE-T1 port as master or slave. The device also provides LED on the front panel so that you can monitor the linkage and activity on the various ports.
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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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COM Express Type 7 10GbE SFP+ Network Adapter Card
CEI-2x10G SFP+
Network Interface Controller
- Support up to two 10GbE SFP+ interfaces- Inphi CS4227 inside- COM.0 R3.1 Type 7 compliant- Dedicated for Express-VR7
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PXI-8430, 8-Port, RS232 PXI Serial Interface Module
779536-01
Serial Interface
8-Port, RS232 PXI Serial Interface Module - The PXI‑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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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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Portable Avionics Interfaces for USB 2.0
Interface
These versatile interfaces are suitable for a wide range of applications in the lab and in the field. They support maximum data throughput on all channels and have a large 32 MB built-in memory. All power necessary for operation is provided via the single USB port. Plug and Play and Hot Swap features make them easy to install and move between computers.
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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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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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PXI LIN Interface Module
Interface
The PXI LIN Interface Module is a bus interface for developing applications with the NI-XNET driver. The NI-XNET device-driven DMA engine couples the LIN bus to host memory to minimize message latency. You can import, edit, and use signals from LIN Description File (LDF) databases in integrated LIN databases. PXI LIN Interface Modules work well for applications requiring real-time, high-speed manipulation of many LIN frames and signals, such as hardware-in-the-loop simulation, rapid control prototyping, bus monitoring, and automation control.
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Interface Board for 100 BaseT Ethernet
40-965-911
Interface
The 40-965-911 is a converter card for the 40-201 Ethernet/AFDX Fault Insertion Switch. Adapts the 78-Pin D-type connector on the front of the module to 8 RJ45 sockets and one 9-way D-type connector for fault signals. Allows the fault insertion testing of 100 BaseT Ethernet signals.
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NI-9870, 4-Port, RS232 C Series Serial Interface Module
779891-02
Serial Interface
The NI‑9870 adds RS232 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‑9870 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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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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I²C/SPI Interface Device
Interface
The I²C/SPI Interface Device is a master or slave interface for inter-integrated circuit (I²C), or master interface for serial parallel interface (SPI) devices. With plug-and-play USB connectivity, the I²C/SPI Interface Device is a portable solution to communicate with consumer electronics and integrated circuits. The I²C/SPI Interface Device can be physically located more closely to I²C/SPI devices than PCI interfaces, reducing I²C bus length and minimizing noise problems. The I²C/SPI Interface Device supports I²C rates up to 250 kHz and SPI rates up to 50 MHz, and 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.
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PXI-8511, 1‑ or 2-Port, Low-Speed/Fault Tolerant PXI CAN Interface Module
780686-02
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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Power Management & MMI Module
H73000700
Interface
This module, named “6TL-MMI”, is designed to be the interface between an operator and a SYSTEM as well as being a metered power distribution unit (PDU) for it. The module is providing also safety controls, data bus interfaces, temperature control and timers. The 6TL-MMI is suitable for any ATE, and specially for those based on CAN bus controlled devices, because in addition to the above functionalities, this module is also providing galvanic isolation up to 1500V for the CAN bus. This isolation will block potential disturbance towards the DUT.
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PXIe-8285, 2-Port, 25 Gigabit, RDMA PXI Ethernet Interface Module
788510-01
Ethernet Interface
The PXIe-8285 is a high-performance 25-Gigabit remote direct memory access (RDMA) interface for PXI Express. This module includes two 25-Gigabit Ethernet SFP28 ports in a single-slot PXI Express module and supports RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE).
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Network Interface Card
NIC10GFT
Interface Card
The NIC10GFT is a dual port 10GBase-T XMC module that brings 10GbE expandability to new and existing embedded systems with available XMC slots.
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Multichannel Memory-Mapped ARINC 708/453 Interface Card
EXC-708mPCIe
Interface Card
The EXC-708mPCIe is a multichannel, memory-mapped ARINC 708/453 interface card that supports two ARINC 708/453 channels, each programmable as transmit or receive. Each channel implements a 64K x 16 FIFO and supports polling and/or interrupt driven operation. The card complies with the PCI ExpressTM Mini Card standard. It’s small size and suitability for Mini Card compatible computers make it a complete solution for developing, testing, integrating 708 interfaces and for performing system simulation of the ARINC 708/453 Weather Radar Display databuses, both in the lab and in the field. In Transmit mode, each ARINC 708 word is written to the FIFO as a block of 100 16-bit words. In Receive mode, each ARINC 708 word is stored in the FIFO as a block of 103 16-bit words. The first two words comprise the 32-bit Time Tag, indicating the word’s time stamp. The next 100 words comprise the 1600 bits of the ARINC 708 word, which are followed by the Status Word.The EXC-708mPCIe card comes complete with C drivers including source code.
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PCIe-8431, PCI Express, 8-Port, RS485/RS422 Serial Interface Device
780592-01
Serial Interface
The PCIe‑8431/8 is a high-performance interface for high-speed communication with RS485 and RS422 devices. It features high-performance DMA transfers, multithreading, and multiprocessor support. You can also select between … 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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Interface Board, 8:1 USB
40-965-903
Interface
Converter card for 40-736 Data Communications Multiplexer. Adapts the 78-Pin D-type connector on the front of the module to 8 USB type A and 1 USB type B connectors. Allows the multiplexing of up to 8 USB1 or USB2 signals.
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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.
