Description
The PCI-8511 is a product part of the Automotive Networking Products category, designed and manufactured by National Instruments. This device, with part number 198980G-22L (780682-01), is engineered for a variety of applications including control for multiple coverings and CAN signals, equipment emulation, rapid prototyping of control, bus monitoring, and automation control.
One of the key features of the PCI-8511 is its use of the NI-XNET driver, which is designed to facilitate ease of use in application development and deployment. Additionally, the device boasts a device-driven DMA engine that significantly reduces system latency, bringing it down from milliseconds to microseconds, thus ensuring rapid data processing and response times.
For software development and deployment, the PCI-8511 supports multiple operating systems including Windows and LabVIEW Real-Time OS. This versatility ensures that developers can work in a variety of environments to best suit their project needs.
The device also features a driver-level signal Database engine, which supports various database formats such as FIBEX, CANdb (.DBC), LDF, and NI-CAN NCD. This provides flexibility in how data is managed and utilized within automotive networking projects.
Additional features of the PCI-8511 include hardware-accelerated frames and hardware-timed scheduling (LIN), along with support for NI RTSI synchronization. These features are designed to enhance the performance and functionality of automotive networking systems, providing robust control and monitoring capabilities.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 198980G-22L (780682-01) |
| Category | Automotive Networking Products |
| Model | PCI-8511 |
| Manufacturer | National Instruments |
| Functionality | Control for multiple coverings and CAN signals, equipment emulation, rapid prototyping of control, bus monitoring, automation control |
| Driver | NI-XNET |
| DMA Engine | Device-driven, reduces system latency from milliseconds to microseconds |
| Development OS Support | Windows, LabVIEW Real-Time OS |
| Database Engine | Driver-level signal Database engine |
| Database Formats Supported | FIBEX, CANdb (.DBC), LDF, NI-CAN NCD |
| Features | Hardware-accelerated frames, hardware-timed scheduling (LIN), NI RTSI synchronization support |
Question 1: What is the part number for the PCI-8511?
Answer 1: 198980G-22L (780682-01)
Question 2: Who manufactures the PCI-8511?
Answer 2: National Instruments
Question 3: Does the PCI-8511 support Windows OS?
Answer 3: Yes, it supports Windows and LabVIEW Real-Time OS.
Question 4: What driver does the PCI-8511 use?
Answer 4: NI-XNET driver
Question 5: Can the PCI-8511 reduce system latency?
Answer 5: Yes, to microseconds with a DMA engine.
