Using PowerPC architecture, the host PC is relieved and valuable bandwidth for additional application is obtained, enabling complex and CPU-intensive processes to be executed on the 6161 card. Based on the latest MOST150 integrated circuit INIC OS81110 and the corresponding SpyNIC, the PXI 6161 is fully capably of stimulating and streaming MOST content. A number of additional functions are fully integrated into the firmware for example ring break diagnosis (RBD), several trigger inputs and outputs and the functionality for creating a parallel CAN/LIN network are also fully implemented. One module is able to be a master, a slave or a spy. By using several modules in a PXI system the results are various unique and simultaneous MOST networks.
The modular hardware architecture enforces efficient software design for organising all application tasks. The controllers’ parameterisation via GOEPEL electronics’ Windows standard API, users may install and execute (supported by an on-board API) self-generated program codes on the module for the first time. Also GOEPEL electronics’ test sequencer including various communications and verifying routines, automated quality inspections can be defined.
