The NI PCI-GPIB is a high-performance IEEE 488 interface card for PCI-equipped computers, enabling direct communication with GPIB-compatible test instruments. Built on National Instruments’ PCI-MITE and TNT family ASICs, it delivers full IEEE 488.2 compliance with an onboard bus master DMA controller that minimizes processor overhead during transfers. The card operates as a Talker, Listener, and Controller, supporting up to 14 instruments per interface. This package includes a 2-meter Type X2 GPIB cable for immediate deployment.
Technical Specifications
Data Transfer Rates
• GPIB (3-wire interlocked handshake): Up to 1536 kbytes/s
• HS488 (high-speed non-interlocked handshake): Up to 7.7 Mbytes/s
Electrical
• Controller variants: TNT4882C or TNT5004
• Power (TNT4882C): +3.3 V @ 121 mA typical / 182 mA max; +5 V @ 300 mA typical / 450 mA max
• Power (TNT5004): +5 V @ 150 mA max; VIO @ 5 mA max
• Power (LP variant): +5 V @ 300 mA typical / 450 mA max
Connectors & Cable
• GPIB: IEEE 488 24-pin connector
• PCI: Universal PCI slot
• Cable: Type X2 (2 meter) included
Physical
• TNT4882C: 13.3 cm × 10.7 cm (5.25 in. × 4.20 in.)
• TNT5004 / LP: 12 cm × 6.44 cm (4.72 in. × 2.54 in.)
Environmental
• Operating: 0 °C to 55 °C; 10–90% RH noncondensing
• Storage: -20 °C to 70 °C; 5–95% RH noncondensing
– Key Features
• Onboard bus master DMA controller reduces CPU interrupts
• PCI Specification 2.1 compliant
• Full IEEE 488.2 compatibility
• Supports up to 14 instruments per interface
– Compatibility & Integration
Supported operating systems include Windows NT, Windows 95/98/Me, Solaris, Digital UNIX, Mac OS X, and Linux. NI-488.2 driver software provides system integration and device control.
