PXI-8516/2

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.

Part Number(s): 781366-01

Applications and Use Cases of PXI-8516/2

The PXI-8516/2 CAN Interface Module is a CAN interface module for PXI systems, designed for Controller Area Network (CAN) communication, monitoring, and simulation. It supports high-speed CAN data exchange and protocol handling, making it suitable for automotive, industrial, and embedded system applications.

1. CAN Bus Communication
PXI-8516/2 is used to transmit and receive CAN messages, enabling reliable communication between ECUs and networked devices.

2. Automotive ECU Testing
It is widely applied in automotive systems to test and validate electronic control units (ECUs), including functional verification and diagnostics.

3. Network Monitoring & Diagnostics
The module allows real-time monitoring of CAN bus traffic, helping engineers analyze communication behavior and detect faults.

4. Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Simulation
PXI-8516/2 is used in HIL systems to simulate CAN communication for real-time system testing and validation.

5. Industrial Communication Systems
It supports CAN-based communication in industrial automation systems, enabling reliable data exchange between controllers and devices.

6. Automated Test Equipment (ATE)
Integrated into automated test systems, it provides CAN communication for device testing and system validation.

7. Research & Embedded System Development
Widely used in R&D environments for developing, testing, and validating CAN-based embedded systems.