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Compact GPIB-USB-HS adapter with USB and GPIB connectors

Thinkstar

Thinkstar NI GPIB-USB-HS IEEE 488.2 USB Cable

SKU CH-5PCX-6ZYSS

A USB cable that makes a computer an IEEE 488.2 controller for up to 14 GPIB instruments

  • Controls up to 14 GPIB instruments via USB
  • Supports HS488, IEEE 488.1 and IEEE 488.2 standards
  • Works with Windows, Mac OS X and Linux
  • Draws only 500 mA at 5 VDC from USB port
  • Compact design fits portable and slot-less setups

USB GPIB controller for up to 14 instruments

The NI GPIB-USB-HS turns any USB port into a full-function IEEE 488.2 controller that can address up to 14 programmable GPIB instruments. It runs on Windows 7/Vista/XP/Me/2000/98, Mac OS X and Linux, making it suitable for engineers who need GPIB control on laptops or desktops without internal I/O slots. LabVIEW Real-Time is not supported.

IEEE 488.2 and HS488 compliance

This adapter implements the HS488, IEEE 488.1, IEEE 488 and IEEE 488.2 standards, so it works with instruments that require high-speed GPIB communication. Buyers whose instruments demand a different GPIB revision or proprietary protocol should verify compatibility before purchase.

Low-power USB bus operation

The unit draws 500 mA at 5 VDC directly from the USB bus, so no external power supply is needed and heat output remains minimal. Silent operation with no fan makes it appropriate for quiet bench or field environments.

Highlights

  • Controls up to 14 GPIB instruments via USB
  • Supports HS488, IEEE 488.1 and IEEE 488.2 standards
  • Works with Windows, Mac OS X and Linux
  • Draws only 500 mA at 5 VDC from USB port
  • Compact design fits portable and slot-less setups

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What does controlling up to 14 instruments mean when the adapter is connected?

The adapter acts as an IEEE 488.2 controller on the bus, so a single USB port can address and manage 14 programmable GPIB devices simultaneously.

Which GPIB standards does the HS488 interface support and what throughput limit applies?

It implements HS488, IEEE 488.1 and IEEE 488.2; the HS488 mode raises the transfer rate above the original 488 limit while staying within the USB 500 mA power budget.

What physical connections and power does the unit need to operate?

It plugs into a standard USB port on the computer and a GPIB cable on the instrument side, drawing 5 VDC at 500 mA directly from the USB bus.

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