Description
The part number 777499-01 identifies a specific product within the category of Automotive Networking Products. This product, known by the model name PCMCIA-CAN, is a Controller Area Network (CAN) Interface Device designed and manufactured by National Instruments. It utilizes a TJA1041 transceiver to facilitate communication.
Compatibility with various software is a key feature of this device. It supports NI-CAN driver software, Bus Monitor utility, and programming environments such as LabVIEW, Visual Basic 6, C/C++, and LabWindows. These software compatibility options ensure that users have the flexibility to integrate the device into a wide range of applications and systems. Additionally, it is compatible with multiple operating systems including Windows 2000/NT/XP/Me/98, as well as LabVIEW Real-Time, offering versatility in deployment.
The device boasts a maximum transfer rate of 1000 kb/s, ensuring efficient communication within automotive networks. It features 1 port for connectivity, and offers flexibility in terms of power sourcing, with options for an internal (onboard DC converter) or an external (voltage regulator from the CAN bus) power source. For physical connections, it utilizes a 9-pin male D-Sub, alongside a Combicon-style removable screw terminal, providing reliable and secure connections.
Although it has been announced as obsolete by National Instruments, the device remains available for purchase and repairs through Apex Waves. This ensures that existing systems using this device can continue to operate without disruption, and new projects can still access this reliable technology for their networking needs.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 777499-01 |
| Category | Automotive Networking Products |
| Model | PCMCIA-CAN |
| Description | Controller Area Network (CAN) Interface Device |
| Manufacturer | National Instruments |
| Transceiver | TJA1041 |
| Software Compatibility | NI-CAN driver software, Bus Monitor utility, LabVIEW, Visual Basic 6, C/C++, LabWindows |
| Operating Systems | Windows 2000/NT/XP/Me/98, LabVIEW Real-Time |
| Speed | Maximum transfer rate of 1000 kb/s |
| Number of Ports | 1 |
| Power Source | Internal (onboard DC converter) or External (voltage regulator from the CAN bus) |
| Connector Type | 9-pin male D-Sub, Combicon-style removable screw terminal |
| Obsolete Status | Announced by National Instruments, available for purchase and repairs by Apex Waves |
Question 1: What is the max transfer rate of PCMCIA-CAN?
Answer 1: 1000 kb/s
Question 2: Which transceiver does the PCMCIA-CAN use?
Answer 2: TJA1041
Question 3: Is PCMCIA-CAN compatible with LabVIEW Real-Time?
Answer 3: Yes
Question 4: What kind of power source options does PCMCIA-CAN offer?
Answer 4: Internal or external
Question 5: Where can PCMCIA-CAN still be purchased despite being obsolete?
Answer 5: Apex Waves
