The Keithley Instruments KUSB-488A is a USB to GPIB adapter that connects modern computers to legacy and contemporary test instruments using the IEEE-488 standard. It enables automated test and measurement control of up to 14 GPIB instruments from a single USB 2.0 port, eliminating the need for native GPIB hardware on desktop and laptop systems. The adapter delivers data transfer rates exceeding 1.8 MB/s with a built-in 32 KB FIFO buffer and requires no external power supply.
Technical Specifications
Interfaces
• Computer: USB 2.0 compliant
• Instrument: IEEE-488.2 (GPIB) Data Transfer Performance
• Data rate: >1.8 MB/s
• Buffer: 32 KB FIFO (read/write)
• Maximum instruments: 14 devices per adapter
• Maximum cable length: 20 m Power and Physical
• Power: USB-supplied, no external PSU required
• Power consumption: 500 mA typical
• Dimensions: 81.7 × 66.1 × 27.8 mm
• USB cable: Integrated 2 m length Environmental
• Operating temperature: 0° to 55°C
• Storage temperature: –20° to 80°C
• Operating humidity: 10% to 90% RH non-condensing
• Storage humidity: 5% to 95% RH non-condensing – Key Features • IEEE-488.1 and IEEE-488.2 standards compliance
• Command-compatible with National Instruments and Capital Equipment Corporation drivers
• VISA library support for standardized instrument communication
• Compact form factor suited for laboratory and field deployments
• Integrated diagnostic and setup utilities included – Compatibility & Integration The adapter works with any standard GPIB instrument and all Keithley GPIB-capable models. Model 7010 adapter is required for Models 428-PROG, 236, 237, 238, and 590. Software support spans Windows XP, 2000, Vista, and 7 with full compatibility across Visual Studio 6.0, Visual Studio .NET, Visual Studio 2005+, Borland Delphi, Borland C++ Builder 6.0, LabVIEW 7.0+, and LabWindows/CVI 7.0+.
