Programming difference between PCI and PCIe GPIB

[Tim_Kapu]

Hello,

I'm gonna buy a GPIB Card. Now I was wondering if I could replace a PCI Card with a PCIe Card without changing my Program.

I was thinking about it because I think that the PCI Slot won't be supported as long as PCIe and when the PCI Card gets broken I don't want to program a new Software

Best regards

Tim Kapuschinski

[TobiasK · Accepted solution]

Hi Tim,

You don't have to change your applications by upgrading from PCI to PCIe. Look at the link under Architecture. I also attached a screenshot from the important part. PCI is a standard and NI follow the conditions of this standard.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PCI_Express

So you can use your PCI card until it is broken or you buy an new one now. This is your decission. Perhaps the PCIe features are necessary for you.

regards

Tobias

[Tim_Kapu]

Okey thank you

[TobiasK]

Hi,

no problem, I have seen worse in my life.

Please mark your reply as solved, when it is.

regards

Tobias