The HP/Agilent 10834A is a shielded GPIB-to-GPIB adapter that extends the connection point approximately 2.3 cm away from an instrument’s rear panel. This offset spacing resolves physical interference in crowded IEEE-488 system layouts by providing clearance for adjacent connectors, switches, and cables. The adapter maintains signal integrity across the HPIB interface, enabling reliable data transfer in automated testing and measurement environments without signal degradation.
Technical Specifications
Interface
• HPIB (Hewlett-Packard Interface Bus) / IEEE-488
• GPIB-to-GPIB adapter configuration
• Shielded construction
Physical Dimensions
• Length offset: 2.3 cm extension from rear panel
• Overall size: approximately 2.5 × 1.5 × 1 inches
• Weight: approximately 0.1 lbs
– Key Features
• Shielded adapter minimizes EMI and maintains signal integrity
• 2.3 cm offset prevents connector binding and improves cable routing
• Passive design—no active components or power requirements
• Direct GPIB connector mating with no protocol conversion
– Typical Applications
• Dense instrument rack configurations where HPIB ports are closely spaced
• Systems requiring improved accessibility to IEEE-488 connections
• Automated test equipment (ATE) setups with multiple GPIB instruments
• Laboratory benches with limited rear-panel clearance
– Compatibility & Integration
The 10834A integrates directly into existing HPIB systems using standard GPIB cables and connectors. It is compatible with all instruments supporting IEEE-488 / HPIB interfaces and requires no configuration or initialization.
