Description
The product carries Part Numbers including 778034-02, 778034-04, 777332-02, 777332-04, 777156-02, 777156-04, 776857-01, 776857-04, and 776960-02. It falls under the Category of GPIB, with the specific Model being PCMCIA-GPIB. This device serves as a GPIB Instrument Control Device, designed and manufactured by National Instruments. It is compatible with various Operating Systems including Mac, DOS, and Windows.
For its operation, the device utilizes NI-488.2 as its driver software. It is also compatible with a range of software such as Measurement Studio, LabVIEW, and LabWindows/CVI, thus offering flexibility in application development and integration. The device interfaces through PC Card (PCMCIA) slots, adhering to the PCMCIA PC Card Standard Version 2.1 for compliance and interoperability.
Performance-wise, the device supports a Data Rate of 1.3 MB/s as per IEEE 488.1 standards and can achieve up to 2.2 MB/s when using HS-488. It incorporates a 32-byte FIFO for efficient data handling and is powered by the TNT family ASIC. Moreover, it boasts a Sampling Rate of 20 MHz and a Timestamp Resolution of 50 ns, ensuring precise measurements and control.
Despite being marked as Obsolete, this device remains available for purchase and repairs through Apex Waves, providing a viable option for systems requiring GPIB interfaces.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Numbers | 778034-02, 778034-04, 777332-02, 777332-04, 777156-02, 777156-04, 776857-01, 776857-04, 776960-02 |
| Category | GPIB |
| Model | PCMCIA-GPIB |
| Description | PCMCIA-GPIB GPIB Instrument Control Device |
| Manufacturer | National Instruments |
| Compatible Operating Systems | Mac, DOS, Windows |
| Driver Software | NI-488.2 |
| Compatible Software | Measurement Studio, LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI |
| Interface | PC Card (PCMCIA) slots |
| Compliance | PCMCIA PC Card Standard Version 2.1 |
| Data Rate | 1.3 MB/s (IEEE 488.1), 2.2 MB/s (HS-488) |
| FIFO | 32-byte |
| ASIC | TNT family |
| Sampling Rate | 20 MHz |
| Timestamp Resolution | 50 ns |
| Status | Obsolete, available for purchase and repairs by Apex Waves |
Question 1: What is the data rate of the PCMCIA-GPIB?
Answer 1: 1.3 MB/s, up to 2.2 MB/s with HS-488.
Question 2: What driver software does PCMCIA-GPIB use?
Answer 2: NI-488.2
Question 3: Is the PCMCIA-GPIB device considered obsolete?
Answer 3: Yes, it is marked as obsolete.
Question 4: Can the PCMCIA-GPIB interface with Mac and Windows OS?
Answer 4: Yes, it’s compatible with Mac, DOS, and Windows.
Question 5: What is the FIFO size of the PCMCIA-GPIB?
Answer 5: 32-byte FIFO.



