The National Instruments PCI-GPIB is a high-performance plug-and-play GPIB controller interface card for PCs and workstations with PCI expansion slots. Equipped with the NI TNT4882C controller ASIC, it provides standard IEEE 488.1/IEEE 488.2 compatibility and supports the high-speed HS488 transfer protocol.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | PCI (Host), 24-pin GPIB IEEE 488 (External) |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | PCI bus-powered |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 55 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 134 mm × 107 mm |
System & Chassis Architecture
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Host Bus Type | PCI |
| PCI Slot Compatibility | 3.3 V or 5 V universal PCI slot, 32-bit |
| PCI Specification Compliance | PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2.2 |
RF, Electrical & Calibration Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| GPIB Standard Compatibility | IEEE 488.1, IEEE 488.2 |
| Maximum Standard Transfer Rate | 1.5 MB/s |
| Maximum HS488 Transfer Rate | 7.7 MB/s |
| Number of GPIB Ports | 1 |
| Connector Type | 24-pin IEEE 488 standard |
| Maximum Cable Length | 20 m (or 2 m per device, whichever is less) |
| Maximum Device Connection | Up to 14 instruments (total of 15 devices including controller) |
Software & Programming
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Driver Support | NI-488.2 |
| Supported Operating Systems | Windows, Linux, macOS |
| Application Programming Interfaces | NI-488.2 API, NI-VISA, LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI |
Environmental Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature Range | -20 to 70 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 10% to 90% RH, noncondensing |
| Storage Humidity | 5% to 95% RH, noncondensing |
Host Interface
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| PCI Signaling Voltage | 3.3 V and 5 V (Universal key) |
| PCI Bus Width | 32-bit |
| PCI Clock Frequency | 33 MHz |
Power Requirements
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Typical Current Draw | 120 mA (+5 VDC) |
| Maximum Current Draw | 180 mA (+5 VDC) |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Altitude | 2,000 m |
| Pollution Degree | 2 |
Technology
GPIB (IEEE 488)
Applications
Instrument Control and Automation