Description
The GPIB-120A is categorized under the GPIB category, known for its capability to expand and isolate GPIB bus systems. This device has multiple part numbers, including 776564-01, 776564-02, 776564-03, 776564-04, 776564-05, and 776564-06, making it versatile for various setups. The GPIB-120A serves as a GPIB Bus Expander/Isolator, designed to enhance the functionality and reliability of GPIB systems.
It supports a standard electrical load in GPIB systems of up to 15 units, while it can support a maximum of 28 devices, significantly increasing the system’s capacity. The device comes with Transparent Software, ensuring seamless integration and operation within existing systems. One of its notable features is the ability to double the cable length, providing greater flexibility in system design and setup.
The GPIB-120A operates with an isolation of 60 V, and it offers a breakdown isolation of 1600 V, ensuring safety and reliability in various operating environments. It is compatible with connectors such as Amphenol or Cinch series 57 Microribbon or Amp Champ, offering versatility in connection options.
This device is equipped with 7 front panel LEDs, providing immediate visual feedback on the system’s status. It handles 16 signal lines, which include 5 interface management lines, 3 handshake lines, and 8 data lines, ensuring comprehensive control and data transfer capabilities. The GPIB-120A has a power requirement of 27 VA and exhibits a data transfer rate degradation of 250 ns per byte, maintaining efficient performance even as it expands system capabilities.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Numbers | 776564-01, 776564-02, 776564-03, 776564-04, 776564-05, 776564-06 |
| Category | GPIB |
| Model | GPIB-120A |
| Description | GPIB Bus Expander/Isolator |
| Electrical Loads in GPIB System (Standard) | 15 |
| Maximum Devices Supported | 28 |
| Software | Transparent Software |
| Cable Length Doubling | Yes |
| Operating Isolation | 60 V |
| Breakdown Isolation | 1600 V |
| Connector Type | Amphenol or Cinch series 57 Microribbon or Amp Champ |
| Front Panel LEDs | 7 |
| Signal Lines | 16 (5 interface management lines, 3 handshake lines, 8 data lines) |
| Power Requirement | 27 VA |
| Data Transfer Rate Degradation | 250 ns per byte |




