The NI PCI-GPIB+ is a high-performance IEEE 488 GPIB interface and analyzer integrated onto a single PCI card. It combines a GPIB controller with a real-time protocol analyzer, enabling instrument control, data acquisition, and advanced troubleshooting in automated test environments. The onboard bus master DMA controller executes data transfers without microprocessor intervention, while the included NI-488.2 driver software ensures compatibility with third-party GPIB instruments across multiple operating systems.
Technical Specifications
Data Transfer Performance
• 3-wire handshake: 1577 kbytes/s
• HS488 handshake: 8182 kbytes/s
• IEEE 488.1 3-wire interlocked: >1.5 MB/s
• HS488 noninterlocked: >7.7 MB/s
Physical & Electrical
• Dimensions: 10.67 cm × 11.99 cm (4.2 in. × 4.7 in.)
• PCI Specification 2.1 compliant
• Voltage support: 3.3 V and 5 V PCI slots
• GPIB connector: IEEE 488 24-pin
Operating Environment
• Ambient temperature: 0 °C to 55 °C
• Relative humidity: 10% to 90%, noncondensing
• Storage temperature: -20 °C to 70 °C
• Storage humidity: 5% to 95%, noncondensing
• Functional shock: 30 g peak, half-sine, 11 ms pulse
– Key Features
• Integrated GPIB protocol analyzer with real-time monitoring of all 16 control and data lines
• Bus master DMA controller eliminates microprocessor bottlenecks during data transfers
• Graphical analyzer application for captured GPIB data interpretation
• NI-488.2 driver software included for third-party instrument connectivity
• Supports both standard IEEE 488.1 and high-speed HS488 protocols
– Typical Applications
• Automated test and measurement systems
• Instrument integration and control
• GPIB hardware and software diagnostics
• Data acquisition from legacy and modern GPIB instruments
– Compatibility & Integration
Operating system support includes Windows, Linux, and Mac OS. Universal PCI compatibility accommodates both 3.3 V and 5 V slot configurations.
