Description
The PCMCIA-GPIB is a product of National Instruments, known for its high-quality instrumentation control devices. This particular model is designed for seamless integration with various operating systems, including Mac, DOS, and Windows, ensuring a wide range of compatibility for users. It supports several software environments such as Measurement Studio, LabVIEW, and LabWindows/CVI, making it a versatile tool for developers and engineers.
With its compliance to the PCMCIA PC Card Standard Version 2.1, it adheres to established norms for performance and reliability. The device boasts an impressive data rate, offering 1.3 MB/s under the IEEE 488.1 standard and up to 2.2 MB/s when utilizing HS-488, facilitating efficient data transfers and communication with GPIB instruments.
The PCMCIA-GPIB is equipped with a 32-byte FIFO size, which, together with its TNT family ASIC, supports a sampling rate of 20 MHz. This high sampling rate is complemented by an excellent timestamp resolution of 50 ns, enabling precise measurement and control in a variety of applications.
Even though this device is marked as obsolete, it remains available for purchase and repairs through Apex Waves, ensuring that users can continue to benefit from its robust features and capabilities. The model numbers associated with the PCMCIA-GPIB include 778034-02, 778034-04, 777332-02, 777332-04, 777156-02, 777156-04, 776857-01, 776857-04, and 776960-02, covering a range of revisions and configurations to meet specific user needs.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | National Instruments |
| Model | PCMCIA-GPIB |
| Part Numbers | 778034-02, 778034-04, 777332-02, 777332-04, 777156-02, 777156-04, 776857-01, 776857-04, 776960-02 |
| Interface Type | GPIB Instrument Control Device |
| Compatible Operating Systems | Mac, DOS, Windows |
| Compatible Software | Measurement Studio, LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI |
| Compliance | PCMCIA PC Card Standard Version 2.1 |
| Data Rate | 1.3 MB/s (IEEE 488.1), 2.2 MB/s (HS-488) |
| FIFO Size | 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 operating systems does PCMCIA-GPIB support?
Answer 1: Mac, DOS, and Windows
Question 2: What is the maximum data rate of PCMCIA-GPIB?
Answer 2: 2.2 MB/s using HS-488
Question 3: Which PC Card Standard does PCMCIA-GPIB comply with?
Answer 3: Version 2.1
Question 4: What is the FIFO size of PCMCIA-GPIB?
Answer 4: 32-byte
Question 5: Can PCMCIA-GPIB still be purchased despite being obsolete?
Answer 5: Yes, through Apex Waves
