The Agilent/Keysight 82357A is a USB-to-GPIB interface that bridges modern computers to legacy IEEE 488.1 and 488.2 instruments. It converts USB 2.0 High Speed connectivity into standard GPIB control, enabling direct instrument communication without additional hardware. The adapter operates via USB bus power and supports up to 14 GPIB devices per interface.
Technical Specifications
• Host Interface: USB 2.0 High Speed with Type-A connector
• Device Interface: GPIB (IEEE 488.1, IEEE 488.2) with 24-pin IEEE 488 connector
• Maximum Data Transfer Rate: Up to 1.7 MB/s
• GPIB Device Support: Up to 14 devices per interface
• Power Source: USB bus powered, 5 V DC
• Current Consumption: Typically <500 mA
• Dimensions: 90 mm × 64 mm × 22 mm
• Weight: 100 grams
• Enclosure: Durable plastic housing
– Key Features
• Plug-and-play installation with standard driver support
• Bidirectional data transfer between PC and GPIB instruments
• Standard GPIB device addressing
• High-impedance input to minimize GPIB bus loading
• IEEE 488.1 compliant output drive characteristics
– Typical Applications
• Automated test equipment (ATE) systems
• Legacy instrument integration with modern PC platforms
• Multi-instrument test coordination and data acquisition
– Compatibility & Integration
Supported operating systems include Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10. The interface operates with Agilent/Keysight VISA and other standard VISA-compatible instrument control software. Full compatibility exists with any GPIB instrument adhering to IEEE 488.1 and 488.2 standards.
