The TAMS 61622 is a PCI-based GPIO interface card engineered for industrial and laboratory applications requiring direct digital signal interfacing with external hardware. This card operates on Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows NT4, and extends the original HP 98622 GPIO standard with enhanced functionality including bi-directional data transfer and auxiliary control lines compatible with HP E2074/5 enhanced mode. Existing software developed for HP/Agilent GPIO interfaces can run on the TAMS 61622, providing backward compatibility for legacy systems.
Technical Specifications
• Interface: PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect)
• Data Lines: 32 total (16 input, 16 output)
• Data Exchange Width: 16-bit
• I/O Voltage Support: 3.3V and 5V PCI
• Configuration: Software configurable; no DIP switches or jumpers required
• Operating Modes: Compatibility mode (HP 98622 emulation) and Enhanced mode (bi-directional ports with auxiliary control lines, HP E2074/5 compatible)
• PCTL Delay: Configurable from 90 ns to 245,000 ns (245 µs), with discrete HP 2074/5 compatible values (0-7) spanning 200 ns to 50 µs
• Handshake Methods: Multiple methods supported
• Data Latching: Multiple options available
• Data Width & Polarity: Selectable
– Key Features
• Dual voltage PCI compatibility ensures operation in 3.3V and 5V environments
• Auxiliary status and control lines extend interface capabilities
• Software-selectable delay timing enables optimal transfer performance tuning
• 50-pin Centronics connector for external GPIO cable attachment
• Compact form factor: 4.75″ × 4.25″ × 1″ (150 × 155 × 24 mm)
• Card weight: 1.5 oz (42 mg)
– Compatibility & Integration
The card integrates with Agilent I/O Libraries (SICL) required for Windows operation. Compatible software environments include HP-VEE, BASIC for Windows (HTBasic), and C/C++ applications using the SICL library. Agilent I/O Libraries are typically bundled with HTBasic for Windows.
