The NI 186557-02 is a 2-meter PCMCIA-GPIB cable with a 25-pin latching connector designed to connect National Instruments PCMCIA-GPIB interface cards to standard GPIB instruments. The latching mechanism ensures a secure, reliable connection resistant to accidental disconnection, making it suitable for both stationary and mobile measurement systems. This cable supports IEEE 488.1, IEEE 488.2, and HS488 (High-Speed Handshake) protocols, delivering transfer rates exceeding 1.3 Mbytes/s under IEEE 488.1 and 2.2 Mbytes/s under HS488 operation.
Technical Specifications
• Cable Length: 2 meters
• PCMCIA Connector: 25-pin latching, Type II slot compatible
• GPIB Connector: Standard shielded GPIB
• Standards Compliance: IEEE 488.1, IEEE 488.2, HS488, PCMCIA PC Card Standard Version 2.1
• Maximum Transfer Rates: >1.3 Mbytes/s (IEEE 488.1); >2.2 Mbytes/s (HS488)
• Power Consumption: Typical 65 mA (PCMCIA-GPIB card)
– Key Features
• Latching connector design prevents accidental cable disconnection during operation
• Low power consumption optimizes battery life in portable computing environments
• Plug-and-play compatibility with automatic system configuration upon insertion
• Shielded GPIB connector minimizes electromagnetic interference
• Dual-protocol support enables both standard and high-speed handshake operations
– Typical Applications
• Portable GPIB measurement systems on laptop and notebook platforms
• Automated test equipment configurations requiring mobile instrument control
• Data acquisition setups in field environments where battery-powered operation is necessary
• Laboratory measurement stations with PCMCIA-equipped computing systems
– Compatibility & Integration
Compatible with National Instruments PCMCIA-GPIB and PCMCIA-GPIB+ interface cards. Operates with Intel-based PCs and Macintosh PowerBooks equipped with PC Card slots. Integrates with NI-488.2 driver software for standardized instrument communication and command execution.
