MPI (Multi-Point Interface) is a technical term for SIEMENS. The interface on the S7-300/400 PLC is MPI. The MPI cable is a cable with one end connected to the MPI interface, and the other end can be in other forms, such as:
PC-MPI cable;
USB-MPI cable;
HMI-MPI cable; hmi-mpi cable from different manufacturers cannot be used universally, wiring pins are different