Description
The PCI-8511 is a product manufactured by National Instruments, bearing the part number 198980G-21L. This component falls under the category of Automotive Networking Products, designed to facilitate a wide range of functions within the automotive industry. These functions include rapid ongoing control for CAN signals, equipment reproduction, quick prototyping of control, bus monitoring, and automation control.
This device is powered by the NI-XNET driver, which enhances its compatibility and performance across various applications. It boasts a plethora of features designed to optimize efficiency and reliability in automotive networking. Among these features are a device-driven DMA engine, low system latency, and support for multiple communication protocols including CAN, LIN, and FlexRay. Additionally, the PCI-8511 supports hardware-accelerated frames, hardware scheduled LIN devices, and RTSI synchronization support, further broadening its applicability in complex automotive networks.
When it comes to database support, the PCI-8511 is versatile. It supports several database formats such as FIBEX, CANdb (.DBC), LDF, and NI-CAN NCD, ensuring that users have the flexibility to work with various data structures and standards. This feature is particularly useful for engineers and developers looking to integrate the PCI-8511 into existing systems or those developing new systems from scratch.
The device is compatible with the Windows operating system and LabVIEW Real-Time OS, making it a viable option for a wide range of computing environments. This compatibility ensures that the PCI-8511 can be integrated into many existing IT infrastructures without the need for extensive modifications or upgrades.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 198980G-21L |
| Category | Automotive Networking Products |
| Model | PCI-8511 |
| Manufacturer | National Instruments |
| Functions | Rapid ongoing control for CAN signals, equipment reproduction, quick prototyping of control, bus monitoring, automation control |
| Driver | NI-XNET |
| Features | Device-driven DMA engine, Low system latency, Support for CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Hardware-accelerated frames, Hardware scheduled LIN devices, RTSI synchronization support |
| Supported Database Formats | FIBEX, CANdb (.DBC), LDF, NI-CAN NCD |
| OS Compatibility | Windows, LabVIEW Real-Time OS |
Question 1: What is the part number of the PCI-8511?
Answer 1: 198980G-21L
Question 2: Which driver powers the PCI-8511?
Answer 2: NI-XNET driver
Question 3: Does PCI-8511 support LIN protocol?
Answer 3: Yes, it supports CAN, LIN, and FlexRay.
Question 4: Can the PCI-8511 work with Windows OS?
Answer 4: Yes, it’s compatible with Windows and LabVIEW Real-Time OS.
Question 5: What database formats does PCI-8511 support?
Answer 5: FIBEX, CANdb (.DBC), LDF, and NI-CAN NCD



