PCI-GPIB

The National Instruments PCI-GPIB is a GPIB Instrument Control Device with various part numbers, supporting data rates over 1.5 MB/s, a sampling rate of 20 MHz, and roles as Talker, Listener, and Controller, designed

Product Description

The National Instruments PCI-GPIB GPIB Instrument Control Device is a sophisticated interface card with part numbers 778686-01, 778032-01, and 783007-01, designed for high-speed data transfer and instrument control. Offering information exchange rates exceeding 1.5 MB/s under the IEEE 488.1 standard and more than 7.7 MB/s for HS488 transactions, this device ensures efficient communication. With a high sampling rate of 20 MHz and a precise timestamp resolution of 50 ns, it is suitable for a wide range of applications.

The device features an IEEE 488 standard 24-pin I/O connector and serves multiple roles as a Talker, Listener, and Controller, providing flexibility in managing the data flow on the GPIB bus. The 8-bit parallel bus width supports a maximum cable length of 4 meters between consecutive devices and an average cable length of 2 meters or less, ensuring reliable and consistent connectivity.

Physically, the device measures either 5.3 x 4.2 inches or 4.72 x 2.54 inches, depending on the serial number, and can operate within a temperature range of 0 °C to 55 °C, with a storage temperature range of -20 °C to 70 °C. These specifications make the National Instruments PCI-GPIB an ideal choice for professionals requiring robust instrument control and data acquisition capabilities.

Specification Detail
Product Name National Instruments PCI-GPIB GPIB Instrument Control Device
Part Numbers 778686-01, 778032-01, 783007-01
Information Exchange Rate (IEEE 488.1) More than 1.5 MB/s
HS488 Information Exchange Rate More than 7.7 MB/s
Sampling Rate 20 MHz
Timestamp Resolution 50 ns
I/O Connector IEEE 488 standard 24-pin
Roles Talker, Listener, Controller
Bus Width 8-bit parallel
Maximum Cable Length 4 meters between consecutive devices
Average Cable Length 2 meters or less
Physical Dimensions 5.3 x 4.2 in. or 4.72 x 2.54 in. (based on serial number)
Operating Temperature Range 0 °C to 55 °C
Storage Temperature Range -20 °C to 70 °C

Q1: What applications are suitable for the National Instruments PCI-GPIB GPIB Instrument Control Device given its high-speed data transfer rates, precise timestamp resolution, and ability to operate as a Talker, Listener, and Controller on the GPIB bus?
A1: The National Instruments PCI-GPIB GPIB Instrument Control Device measures either 5.3 x 4.2 inches or 4.72 x 2.54 inches, depending on the serial number, and can operate within a temperature range of 0 °C to 55 °C, with a storage temperature range of -20 °C to 70 °C.

Q2: What are the information exchange rates, sampling rate, and timestamp resolution of the National Instruments PCI-GPIB GPIB Instrument Control Device, and what roles does it serve on the GPIB bus?
A2: The National Instruments PCI-GPIB GPIB Instrument Control Device is suitable for applications that require robust data acquisition and instrument control, such as automated test equipment, laboratory automation, and industrial automation, where high-speed data transfers, precise synchronization, and flexible communication roles are critical for efficient operation.

Q3: What are the dimensions and operating temperature ranges of the National Instruments PCI-GPIB GPIB Instrument Control Device?
A3: The National Instruments PCI-GPIB GPIB Instrument Control Device offers information exchange rates exceeding 1.5 MB/s under the IEEE 488.1 standard and more than 7.7 MB/s for HS488 transactions, a sampling rate of 20 MHz, and a timestamp resolution of 50 ns, while serving multiple roles on the GPIB bus as a Talker, Listener, and Controller.

Q4: What are the data transfer speeds and timestamp resolution of the National Instruments PCI-GPIB GPIB Instrument Control Device, and how do its physical dimensions vary based on serial number?
A4: The National Instruments PCI-GPIB GPIB Instrument Control Device supports data transfer rates exceeding 1.5 MB/s under the IEEE 488.1 standard and more than 7.7 MB/s for HS488 transactions, and its 8-bit parallel bus width allows for a maximum cable length of 4 meters between consecutive devices.

Q5: What are the data transfer rates for the National Instruments PCI-GPIB GPIB Instrument Control Device when operating under the IEEE 488.1 standard and HS488 transactions, and how does the device’s parallel bus width influence the maximum cable length between connected devices?
A5: The National Instruments PCI-GPIB GPIB Instrument Control Device offers data transfer speeds exceeding 1.5 MB/s under IEEE 488.1 and more than 7.7 MB/s for HS488 transactions, with a timestamp resolution of 50 ns, and its physical dimensions are either 5.3 x 4.2 inches or 4.72 x 2.54 inches, varying based on the serial number.