Description
The National Instruments PCMCIA-GPIB is a GPIB Instrument Control Device that is designed to facilitate efficient and effective communication between computers and GPIB instruments. This device is compatible with a variety of software including Measurement Studio, LabVIEW, and LabWindows/CVI, making it a versatile solution for a wide range of applications. It supports operating systems such as Mac, DOS, and Windows, ensuring broad compatibility.
Part Numbers for the PCMCIA-GPIB include 778034-02, 778034-04, 777332-02, 777332-04, 777156-02, 777156-04, 776857-01, 776857-04, and 776960-02. This range of part numbers ensures flexibility for different system requirements and configurations.
The device complies with the PC Card Standard Version 2.1, ensuring it meets specific criteria for performance and interoperability. With a Data Rate of 1.3 MB/s as per IEEE 488.1 and an enhanced rate of 2.2 MB/s using HS-488, it offers fast data transfer speeds. Additionally, it features a 32-byte FIFO size, which helps in optimizing data transfer efficiency between the GPIB instruments and the computer.
At its core, the PCMCIA-GPIB leverages the TNT family ASIC for Maximum Performance Technology, which significantly boosts its operation efficiency. The device also boasts a sampling rate of 20 MHz and a timestamp resolution of 50 ns, providing precise timing and synchronization capabilities for complex measurements and control tasks.
Despite its Obsolete Status, announced by National Instruments, the PCMCIA-GPIB remains available for purchase and repairs through Apex Waves. This ensures that users can continue to rely on this critical instrument control device for their GPIB communication needs without concern for its discontinuation.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Part Numbers | 778034-02, 778034-04, 777332-02, 777332-04, 777156-02, 777156-04, 776857-01, 776857-04, 776960-02 |
| Manufacturer | National Instruments |
| Model | PCMCIA-GPIB |
| Category | GPIB Instrument Control Device |
| Compatible Software | Measurement Studio, LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI |
| Compatible Operating Systems | Mac, DOS, Windows |
| PC Card Standard Compliance | Version 2.1 |
| Data Rate (IEEE 488.1) | 1.3 MB/s |
| Data Rate (HS-488) | 2.2 MB/s |
| FIFO Size | 32-byte |
| Maximum Performance Technology | TNT family ASIC |
| 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 data rate of PCMCIA-GPIB as per IEEE 488.1?
Answer 1: 1.3 MB/s
Question 2: What is the enhanced data rate using HS-488?
Answer 2: 2.2 MB/s
Question 3: Does PCMCIA-GPIB support Mac and DOS OS?
Answer 3: Yes, it supports Mac, DOS, and Windows.
Question 4: What is the FIFO size of PCMCIA-GPIB?
Answer 4: 32-byte FIFO size
Question 5: Is the PCMCIA-GPIB still available for purchase?
Answer 5: Yes, available through Apex Waves.
