Description
The PCMCIA-GPIB is a GPIB Instrument Control Device manufactured by National Instruments. This device, part number 778346-01 (Also: 778034-02, 778034-04, 777332-02, 777332-04, 777156-02, 777156-04, 776857-01, 776857-04, 776960-02), falls under the category of GPIB interfaces. It is designed to facilitate the control of instruments via the General Purpose Interface Bus (GPIB) through a PC Card (PCMCIA) – IEEE 488 interface.
The device is compliant with the PCMCIA Standard Version 2.1 and boasts a data transfer rate of 1.3 MB/s as per IEEE 488.1 standards, which can be enhanced to 2.2 MB/s using HS-488 optimizations. It features a 32-byte FIFO buffer and is powered by a Performance ASIC from the TNT family, ensuring efficient data handling and processing capabilities.
With a sampling rate of 20 MHz and a timestamp resolution of 50 ns, the PCMCIA-GPIB device provides precise and timely data acquisition, making it ideal for a wide range of applications. Although its production has been announced as obsolete by National Instruments, it remains available for purchase and repairs through Apex Waves.
This device is compatible with a variety of operating systems, including Mac, DOS, and Windows, ensuring wide usability across different computing environments. It also supports software compatibility with National Instruments’ Measurement Studio, LabVIEW, and LabWindows/CVI, offering seamless integration with industry-standard software tools for instrument control and data analysis.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 778346-01 (Also: 778034-02, 778034-04, 777332-02, 777332-04, 777156-02, 777156-04, 776857-01, 776857-04, 776960-02) |
| Category | GPIB |
| Model | PCMCIA-GPIB |
| Description | National Instruments PCMCIA-GPIB GPIB Instrument Control Device |
| Manufacturer | National Instruments |
| Software Compatibility | Measurement Studio, LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI |
| Operating System Compatibility | Mac, DOS, Windows |
| Interface | PC Card (PCMCIA) – IEEE 488 |
| PCMCIA Standard Compliance | Version 2.1 |
| Data Rate (IEEE 488.1) | 1.3 MB/s |
| Data Rate (HS-488) | 2.2 MB/s |
| FIFO | 32-byte |
| Performance ASIC | TNT family |
| Sampling Rate | 20 MHz |
| Timestamp Resolution | 50 ns |
| Obsolete Status | Announced by National Instruments, available for purchase and repairs by Apex Waves |
Question 1: What is the part number for the PCMCIA-GPIB device?
Answer 1: 778346-01
Question 2: What is the data transfer rate of the PCMCIA-GPIB?
Answer 2: Up to 2.2 MB/s
Question 3: Is the PCMCIA-GPIB compatible with Mac OS?
Answer 3: Yes
Question 4: What is the FIFO buffer size of the PCMCIA-GPIB?
Answer 4: 32-byte
Question 5: Can the PCMCIA-GPIB still be purchased after being obsolete?
Answer 5: Yes, through Apex Waves
