National Instruments Corporation USB-8501, 1-Port NI-XNET CAN LS/FT Interface
The National Instruments USB-8501 is a 1-port, low-speed/fault-tolerant (LS/FT) Controller Area Network (CAN) interface designed for use with NI-XNET. It connects to a host computer via USB and provides a single CAN LS/FT port for communication and data logging. The USB-8501 is suitable for applications such as automotive diagnostics, industrial automation, and embedded network prototyping. It supports high-performance, real-time communication with onboard processing and hardware-accelerated CAN protocol handling. The device is compatible with NI-XNET driver software, enabling seamless integration with LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, and other NI development environments. The USB-8501 is bus-powered, compact, and portable, making it ideal for both laboratory and field use.