National Instruments PXIe-8523 PXI Automotive Ethernet Interface Module

The PXIe-8523 is a PXI Automotive Ethernet Interface Module. The manufacturer of the NI PXIe-8523 module is National Instruments. The part number of the PXIe-8523 is 787311-01. The NI PXIe-8523 is an unshielded twisted pair interface. The PXIe-8523 module can develop various applications with its compatible driver software. The NI PXIe-8523 works with NI-XNET driver software.

The National Instruments PXIe-8523 PXI Automotive Ethernet Interface Module is a 4-port device. The form factor of the PXIe-8523 is Gen2 PXI Express. The NI PXIe-8523 is compatible with 3U CompactPCI slots. The PXIe-8523 module can be configured to work in 2 modes. The NI PXIe-8523 can be used in direct as well as tap mode. All four ports of the PXIe-8523 module are independent. These ports can be programmed to work in either mode. Another important characteristic of the NI PXIe-8523 is that its ports can function as 802.1AS master or slave ports. This feature allows the PXIe-8523 module to synchronize with any external network or the connected PXI system.

The NI PXIe-8523 PXI Automotive Ethernet Interface Module also features credit-based shapers. Due to these shapers, four separate AVB endpoints can be enabled. The I/O connector installed in the PXIe-8523 module is Weidmuller BLF 3.50, which is a 3-position connector. Different LEDS for activity and link status are also incorporated on each port of the NI PXIe-8523 module.