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NI USB-8451

I2C/SPI/SMBus Interface

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  • Bus-powered USB interface for I2C, SMBus, and SPI communication; cable included
  • Compatible with Windows Vista/XP/2000
  • I2C master interface with clock rates up to 250 kHz
  • SMBus master interface with clock rates up to
    100 kHz
  • SPI master interface with clock rates up to 12 MHz
  • High-level API for NI LabVIEW, NI LabWindows™/CVI, and Microsoft Visual C/C++ 6.0
  • Available in OEM board-only version
  • 8 general-purpose digital I/O lines
Data Sheet

The NI USB-8451 is an interface for connecting to and communicating with I2C, SMBus, and SPI devices. With plug-and-play USB connectivity, the USB-8451 is a portable solution to communicate with consumer electronics and integrated circuits. It also includes eight general-purpose digital I/O lines for a variety of applications, such as configuring the address of I2C devices or toggling LEDs.

The USB-8451 can be physically located more closely to I2C/SPI devices than PCI interfaces, reducing I2C bus length and minimizing noise problems. Additionally, the interface provides
+5 V and GND to power circuits up to 230 mA with no external power supply.

The NI USB-6000 prototyping accessory attaches to the 16-position connector of the USB-8451 (non-OEM version) interface. It has a small breadboarding area for custom-defined signal conditioning and prototyping within the housing. You can use up to two accessories per USB-8451 module.

The mark LabWindows is used under a license from Microsoft Corporation. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.

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Part Number Description Est Ship  US Dollars Qty
I2C and SPI Interface
779553-01USB-8451, I2C/SPI/SMBus Interface1 - 2$ 399.00
779553-50USB-8451, I2C/SPI/SMBus Interface, Board Only OEM Version1 - 2$ 369.00
Related Products and Accessories
779511-01USB-6000 Series Prototyping Accessory5 - 10$ 29.00

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Specifications Documents


Specifications Summary

General 
Form FactorUSB
Operating System / TargetWindows
OEM AvailableYes
LabVIEW RT SupportNo
Port Information 
Number of Ports1
Maximum Clock Rate250 kHz (I2C)
12 MHz (SPI)
TerminationExternal
Special Features 
Hardware SynchronizationNo
Hardware TimestampingNo
Power Requirements 
Voltage5 VDC
Current80 mA
SourceInternally Powered
Physical Specifications 
Length8.18 cm
Width8.51 cm
Height2.31 cm
I/O ConnectorScrew terminals
Operating Temperature0..45 °C

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