National Instruments Corporation IVN-8561, 100BASE-T1 Media Converter
The National Instruments IVN-8561 (part number 786169-01) is a 100BASE-T1 media converter designed to enable communication between automotive Ethernet devices and standard Ethernet networks. It provides a physical layer conversion between 100BASE-T1 (automotive single-pair Ethernet) and 100BASE-TX (standard Ethernet), allowing engineers to connect automotive ECUs and other devices to test systems, data loggers, or PCs. The IVN-8561 supports full-duplex communication and is compliant with IEEE 802.3bw standards. It is ideal for automotive network development, validation, and testing applications, ensuring reliable and robust data transmission.