The Agilent/Keysight 44713A is a GPIB interface module that establishes automated communication between test instruments and controllers via the IEEE-488 standard. It provides a direct connection pathway for instrument control and data acquisition across multi-instrument test systems, delivering data rates up to 1.15 MB/s with built-in buffering for optimized I/O performance.
Technical Specifications
Interface & Performance
• GPIB: IEEE-488.1 and IEEE-488.2 compliant
• Data Rate: Up to 1.15 MB/s
• Maximum GPIB Chain: 14 instruments via daisy-chain configuration
• Parallel Polling: Simultaneous status interrogation of up to 8 devices
• Buffering: Built-in I/O buffering
Electrical
• Power Source: USB bus-powered
• Power Requirements: +5 V, 200 mA typical / 500 mA maximum
• GPIB Connector: Standard 24-pin IEEE-488
• Host Interface: USB Type-A with 2.5 m shielded cable (1,500 insertion rating)
Physical & Environmental
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 55°C
• Operating Humidity: Up to 90% at 40°C (non-condensing)
• Storage Temperature: -40°C to +70°C
• Storage Humidity: Up to 90% at 65°C (non-condensing)
Status Indication
• LED indicators: READY, ACCESS, FAIL
– Key Features
• Plug-and-play installation with automatic hardware detection
• Supports mixed-vendor instrument configurations
• Industry-standard VISA and NI-488.2 driver compatibility
• Included Agilent IO Libraries Suite with automatic instrument configuration
• Single USB connection eliminates external power requirements
– Compatibility & Integration
Operating System Support: Windows 98(SE)/Me, 2000/XP/Vista (v14.0 Win 98 only)
Software Integration: Works with Agilent IO Libraries Suite, NI VISA, NI-488.2, VISA COM, and T&M Toolkit Direct IO, enabling heterogeneous test architectures without vendor lock-in.
