The National Instruments NB1 Cable is a 50-conductor ribbon cable that connects 50-pin connector devices and accessories within NI hardware systems. This 2-meter interconnect features dual 50-pin Female IDC connectors and delivers the conductor density required for data acquisition and modular instrument applications.
Technical Specifications
• Manufacturer: National Instruments (NI)
• Model: NB1
• Cable Type: 50-conductor ribbon cable
• Connector Type: 50-pin Female IDC to 50-pin Female IDC
• Cable Length: 2 meters
• Conductor Count: 50
• Shielding: No twisted pairing
– Key Features
• Fifty parallel conductors enable multi-signal routing between DAQ devices and peripheral accessories
• Female IDC connectors on both ends eliminate the need for adapter cables
• Unshielded ribbon configuration minimizes cable diameter for dense wiring installations
• Available in seven standard lengths—0.1 m, 0.2 m, 0.4 m, 0.5 m, 1 m, 2 m, and 5 m—to match specific system geometries
– Typical Applications
• Connection between 50-pin data acquisition (DAQ) boards and accessory modules
• Signal routing in modular test and measurement systems
• Multi-channel instrument interconnects requiring parallel conductor paths
– Compatibility & Integration
The NB1 cable connects any 50-pin DAQ board or card to compatible 50-pin connector accessories. It is part of the NI NB1/NB5/NB7 ribbon cable series and integrates directly into National Instruments hardware ecosystems without intermediate adapters.
