Description
The NI PCI-8215 is a multifunctional USB device and GPIB non-controller designed for seamless integration into your data acquisition and instrumentation systems. This versatile device is identified by its part number 188875B-01, which is also available under an alternative part number 778632-01. Manufactured by National Instruments, a leader in the field, it falls under the category of GPIB (General Purpose Interface Bus) equipment.
At the heart of its operation, the PCI-8215 uses a TNT5002 ASIC for GPIB Talker/Listener functionalities, offering speeds of up to 7.7 MB/s. Additionally, it incorporates a NetChip NET2280 USB Device ASIC, supporting high-speed USB 2.0 transfers at rates of up to 30 MB/s. This device is designed for high-speed communication and is compatible with a range of operating systems, including Windows 2000, NT, XP, Ne, and 98, ensuring broad application support.
In terms of software, the PCI-8215 is supported by NI-Device Plus (778489-02) and NI-Device Plus DDK (778542-02), providing users with robust development tools for integrating the device into their systems. The device boasts a variety of connectors, including a GPIB IEEE 488.1 24-pin, a USB Type B receptacle, and a PCI 32-bit universal signaling connector, ensuring versatile connectivity options. Furthermore, it is compatible with both 5 V and 3.3 V PCI slots, enhancing its adaptability to different system configurations.
Although it has been announced as obsolete by National Instruments, the NI PCI-8215 remains available for purchase and repairs through Apex Waves, providing users with continued access to this high-performance interface device. With USB transfer rates that include both 30.0 MB/s (High-speed) and 1.0 MB/s (Full-speed), this device ensures efficient data transfers, making
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 188875B-01 (Available under part number 778632-01) |
| Category | GPIB |
| Model | PCI-8215 |
| Description | NI PCI-8215, USB Device and GPIB Non-Controller |
| Manufacturer | National Instruments |
| Software | NI-Device Plus (778489-02), NI-Device Plus DDK (778542-02) |
| GPIB Talker/Listener ASIC | TNT5002, up to 7.7 MB/s |
| USB Device ASIC | NetChip NET2280, up to 30 MB/s (High-speed USB 2.0) |
| Supported OS | Windows 2000/NT/XP/Ne/98 |
| USB Transfer Rates | 30.0 MB/s (High-speed), 1.0 MB/s (Full-speed) |
| Connectors | GPIB IEEE 488.1 24-pin, USB Type B receptacle, PCI 32-bit universal signaling |
| PCI Compatibility | 5 V and 3.3 V PCI slots |
| Obsolete Status | Announced by National Instruments, available for purchase and repairs by Apex WavesQuestion 1: What is the part number for NI PCI-8215? Answer 1: 188875B-01 or alternative 778632-01 Question 2: What ASIC does the PCI-8215 use for GPIB? Question 3: What are the USB 2.0 transfer rates of PCI-8215? Question 4: Is the NI PCI-8215 compatible with Windows NT? Question 5: Can the NI PCI-8215 be used in both 5 V and 3.3 V PCI slots? |
