Description
The SB-GPIB-TNT is an IEEE 488.2 Interface Board manufactured by National Instruments, specifically designed for compatibility with Sun SPARCstation Series Workstations. It features the TNT 4882C ASIC chipset, enabling it to function as a Controller, Listener, and Talker according to the IEEE 488.2 standard.
With this board, users can achieve a maximum data transfer rate of 1.4 Mbytes/s using the 3-wire handshake method and up to 3.6 MBytes/s when implementing the HS488 protocol. It is designed to fit into a master SBus slot, and allows for the connection of up to 14 instruments using standard IEEE 488 cables.
For systems requiring more than 14 connections, expansion options such as GPIB-110, GPIB 120A, and GPIB 130 are available. The SB-GPIB-TNT is built to operate on the Solaris 2 operating system. Despite its obsolete status being announced by National Instruments, the board remains available for purchase and repair through Apex Waves.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Number | SB-GPIB-TNT |
| Manufacturer | National Instruments |
| Type | IEEE 488.2 Interface Board |
| Compatibility | Sun SPARCstation Series Workstations |
| Chipset | TNT 4882C ASIC |
| Functions | Controller, Listener, and Talker IEEE 488.2 |
| Maximum Data Transfer Rate | 1.4 Mbytes/s (3-wire handshake), 3.6 MBytes/s (HS488) |
| Bus Compatibility | Master SBus slot |
| Instrument Connection | Up to 14 instruments with standard IEEE 488 cables |
| Expansion Options | GPIB-110, GPIB 120A, GPIB 130 |
| Supported Operating System | Solaris 2 |
| Obsolete Status | Announced by National Instruments, available at Apex Waves |
Q1: What are the data transfer rates and connection capabilities of the SB-GPIB-TNT IEEE 488.2 Interface Board designed for Sun SPARCstation Series Workstations?
A1: The maximum data transfer rate achievable with the SB-GPIB-TNT when using the HS488 protocol is 3.6 MBytes/s.
Q2: What are the capabilities and specifications of the National Instruments’ SB-GPIB-TNT IEEE 488.2 Interface Board for Sun SPARCstation Series Workstations, including its data transfer rates, slot compatibility, and expansion options for connecting additional instruments?
A2: The SB-GPIB-TNT IEEE 488.2 Interface Board designed for Sun SPARCstation Series Workstations can achieve a maximum data transfer rate of 1.4 Mbytes/s using the 3-wire handshake method, up to 3.6 MBytes/s with the HS488 protocol, and allows for the connection of up to 14 instruments using standard IEEE 488 cables.
Q3: “What is the maximum data transfer rate achievable with the SB-GPIB-TNT interface board when using the HS488 protocol?”
A3: The maximum data transfer rate achievable with the SB-GPIB-TNT interface board when using the HS488 protocol is 3.6 MBytes/s.
Q4: What is the maximum data transfer rate achievable with the SB-GPIB-TNT when using the HS488 protocol?
A4: The SB-GPIB-TNT IEEE 488.2 Interface Board can achieve data transfer rates of up to 1.4 Mbytes/s using the 3-wire handshake method and up to 3.6 MBytes/s with the HS488 protocol, and for systems requiring more than 14 connections, expansion options include GPIB-110, GPIB 120A, and GPIB 130.
Q5: What data transfer rates can the SB-GPIB-TNT IEEE 488.2 Interface Board achieve, and what are the expansion options available for systems needing more than 14 connections?
A5: The National Instruments’ SB-GPIB-TNT IEEE 488.2 Interface Board for Sun SPARCstation Series Workstations is capable of functioning as a Controller, Listener, and Talker, with a TNT 4882C ASIC chipset, and offers data transfer rates of up to 1.4 Mbytes/s using the 3-wire handshake method and up to 3.6 MBytes/s with the HS488 protocol. It is compatible with the SBus slot and allows for the
