The Keysight/Agilent/HP 10833D is a 0.5-meter GPIB cable engineered to connect test and measurement instruments in automated systems and laboratory environments. It provides reliable data communication through dual male GPIB connectors (Centronics 24-pin) compliant with IEEE 488.1 mechanical specifications. Double shielding reduces EMI/RFI interference while metal-shell connectors with screw locks enable daisy-chaining and parallel connections across multiple instruments or to a computer interface card.
## Technical Specifications
• Length: 0.5 meters (1.6 feet)
• Interface Standard: IEEE 488.1 mechanical specification
• Connector Type: GPIB (Centronics 24-pin), male on both ends
• Cable Type: Parallel cable
• Voltage Rating: 300 VDC
• Jacket Material: Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), grey
• Shielding: Double-shielded construction
• Connectors: Metal-shell with screw locks
## Key Features
• Male-to-male 24-pin GPIB connectors for direct instrument-to-instrument or instrument-to-controller connection
• Double shielding with metal-shell connectors for enhanced signal integrity and EMI/RFI rejection
• Screw-lock connectors support daisy-chaining and cable extension across multiple GPIB devices
• PVC jacket engineered to withstand flexing, impact, and abrasion in field and bench environments
• Handshake protocol support for consistent data transfer across connected devices
## Typical Applications
• Interconnecting GPIB instruments in automated test systems
• Controller-to-instrument connections via GPIB interface cards or gateways
• Daisy-chain configurations linking multiple measurement instruments
• Laboratory test setups requiring short cable runs with minimal signal degradation
## Compatibility & Integration
Fully compatible with IEEE 488 standard instruments and controllers. The cable integrates with Keysight IO Libraries Suite for automated driver installation and plug-and-play operation across Keysight computers and instrumentation.
