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What is a northbound interface/southbound interface?

In the context of networking, north and south can be thought of as directions on a map. The north is on the top and south on the bottom of the diagram. Using these cardinal directions helps to ...
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What is a network interface card (NIC)?

A network interface card (NIC) is a hardware component, typically a circuit board or chip, installed on a computer so it can connect to a network. Modern NICs provide functionality to computers, such ...
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First Intelligent Network Interface Controller

Microchip Technology Inc. announced the OS81118, the first MOST150 Intelligent Network Interface Controller (INIC) with a USB 2.0 high-speed device port and an integrated coax transceiver.Microchip ...
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Controller Area Network (CAN) interface in embedded systems:

Sign in to read and print this article. Controller Area Network (CAN) interface in embedded systems: History: CAN or Controller Area Network or CAN-bus is an ISO standard computer network protocol and ...