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IEEE (GPIB) Cards
PC Add-On Cards are special cards that are designed to expand the capabilities of a personal computer. These cards can be used to add additional ports, memory, or other features. One popular type of PC Add-On Card is an IEEE (GPIB) Card, which is designed to provide an interface between a computer and a variety of instruments and devices. These cards allow for reliable communication between the PC and the instrument or device, making it easier to control and monitor the device.
Products
- **High-Quality IEEE-488 (GPIB) Cable:** Fully compliant with IEEE-488 standards for instrumentation communication. - **Heavy-Duty Construction:** Designed for demanding laboratory and industrial environments where durability and signal reliability are critical. - **Double-Sided Metal Connectors:** Equipped with rugged, full-metal connectors on both ends to ensure secure mechanical coupling and superior shielding against electromagnetic interference (EMI). - **Optimized Signal Integrity:** Low-resistance conductors and high-quality shielding minimize crosstalk and signal degradation, ensuring accurate data transmission. - **Standardized Pin Configuration:** Fully compatible with IEEE-488 interface devices, including oscilloscopes, signal generators, power supplies, and data acquisition systems. - **Stackable Connector Design:** Allows daisy-chaining of multiple instruments in a GPIB bus configuration without additional adapters. - **1-Meter Length:** Ideal for short-distance interconnections where minimal signal delay and compact cable management are desired. - **Industrial-Grade Materials:** Built with reinforced insulation and strain relief to withstand repeated flexing and mechanical stress. - **Plug-and-Play Compatibility:** No special drivers or configuration required; connects directly to standard IEEE-488 ports.
Manufacturer: Adlink Technology Inc.
Category: IEEE (GPIB) Cards
- **High-Quality Construction:** Built with premium-grade materials to ensure long-term durability and consistent signal integrity. - **Heavy-Duty Design:** Reinforced cable jacket and double-sided metal connectors provide mechanical strength and resistance to wear, bending, and environmental stress. - **IEEE-488 / GPIB Compatibility:** Fully compliant with IEEE-488.1 and IEEE-488.2 standards, ensuring interoperability with a wide range of test and measurement instruments. - **Double-Sided Metal Connectors:** Each end features a rugged, shielded metal connector housing that minimizes electromagnetic interference (EMI) and ensures secure mating with instrument ports. - **Optimized Signal Transmission:** Low-resistance conductors and high-quality shielding reduce noise and crosstalk, maintaining data integrity even in electrically noisy environments. - **Stackable Connectors:** The IEEE-488 standard connector design allows daisy-chaining multiple instruments on the same bus without additional adapters. - **2-Meter Length:** Ideal for bench setups and rack-mounted instrumentation where moderate cable length is required for flexible routing. - **Industrial-Grade Reliability:** Designed for continuous operation in demanding laboratory and production environments.
Manufacturer: Adlink Technology Inc.
Category: IEEE (GPIB) Cards
- **High-Quality IEEE-488 (GPIB) Cable:** Designed for use in instrumentation and automation systems requiring IEEE-488 standard connectivity. - **Length:** 4 meters (13.12 feet), providing flexibility in equipment layout without compromising signal quality. - **Heavy-Duty Construction:** Built with industrial-grade materials for durability in laboratory and production environments. - **Double-Sided Metal Connectors:** Precision-machined connectors with full metal shells for enhanced mechanical strength and EMI shielding. - **Reliable Signal Transmission:** Optimized impedance and shielding minimize crosstalk and signal degradation across the full cable length. - **Stackable Connector Design:** IEEE-488 standard connectors allow daisy-chaining of multiple instruments on the same bus. - **Secure Locking Mechanism:** Screw or latch-type retention ensures stable connections even under vibration or frequent handling. - **Backward Compatibility:** Fully compatible with legacy and modern GPIB instruments from major manufacturers such as Keysight, Tektronix, Rohde & Schwarz, and National Instruments. - **Plug-and-Play Operation:** No configuration required; supports automatic device recognition in compliant systems. - **Industrial and Laboratory Grade:** Suitable for precision measurement, automated test equipment (ATE), and data acquisition systems.
Manufacturer: Adlink Technology Inc.
Category: IEEE (GPIB) Cards
- **High-Quality IEEE-488 Interface Cable:** Fully compliant with the IEEE-488 (GPIB) standard for instrumentation and data communication. - **Extended Length (8 meters):** Provides flexibility for connecting instruments across larger setups without compromising signal quality. - **Heavy-Duty Construction:** Designed for industrial and laboratory use, ensuring durability under frequent connection cycles. - **Double-Sided Metal Connectors:** Rugged, shielded connectors on both ends provide superior mechanical strength and EMI protection. - **Optimized Signal Integrity:** Shielded cable design minimizes crosstalk and electromagnetic interference, ensuring accurate data transmission. - **Plug-and-Play Compatibility:** Works seamlessly with all IEEE-488 compliant instruments, controllers, and interfaces. - **Stackable Connector Design:** Allows daisy-chaining of multiple instruments in a GPIB bus configuration. - **Reliable Performance:** Maintains consistent impedance and low signal loss across the full 8-meter length. - **Industrial-Grade Materials:** High-quality insulation and shielding materials ensure long service life and resistance to wear, bending, and environmental factors.
Manufacturer: Adlink Technology Inc.
Category: IEEE (GPIB) Cards
- **High-Quality IEEE-488 (GPIB) Interface Cable:** Designed for use with instruments and controllers that communicate via the IEEE-488 standard. - **Micro-D Connector Design:** Compact Micro-D connectors provide a smaller form factor compared to standard IEEE-488 connectors, ideal for space-constrained applications. - **Heavy-Duty Construction:** Double-sided metal connectors ensure mechanical durability, shielding integrity, and long service life in demanding environments. - **1-Meter Length:** Optimized for short-distance, low-loss connections between instruments and controllers, minimizing signal degradation. - **Enhanced Shielding:** Metal connector housings and shielded cable construction reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI) and maintain signal fidelity. - **High Conductivity Contacts:** Precision-machined contacts ensure low contact resistance and consistent electrical performance. - **Plug-and-Play Compatibility:** Fully compatible with IEEE-488/GPIB-compliant instruments, controllers, and interface cards. - **Industrial-Grade Reliability:** Designed for continuous operation in laboratory, manufacturing, and test environments. - **Corrosion-Resistant Materials:** Metal connectors and high-quality cable jacket materials resist oxidation and wear. - **Secure Connection:** Screw-lock or latch mechanisms (depending on connector variant) provide secure mating and prevent accidental disconnection.
Manufacturer: Adlink Technology Inc.
Category: IEEE (GPIB) Cards
- **High-Quality Construction:** Engineered for professional instrumentation and test setups requiring stable, low-noise signal transmission. - **Micro-D IEEE-488 Interface:** Compact Micro-D connector format compliant with IEEE-488 (GPIB) standards, offering space-saving connectivity without compromising performance. - **Heavy-Duty Design:** Double-sided metal connectors provide superior shielding, mechanical strength, and long-term reliability under frequent connection cycles. - **Optimized Cable Length:** 2-meter (approximately 6.56 ft) cable length balances flexibility and signal integrity, suitable for bench-top and rack-mounted equipment configurations. - **Enhanced Shielding:** Full metal connector shells and shielded cable construction minimize electromagnetic interference (EMI) and crosstalk. - **Precision Signal Transmission:** Designed to maintain consistent impedance and low signal attenuation across the full cable length. - **Industrial-Grade Durability:** Resistant to mechanical stress, vibration, and environmental factors typical in laboratory and production environments. - **Plug-and-Play Compatibility:** Fully compatible with IEEE-488/GPIB instruments, controllers, and interface cards from major manufacturers. - **Reliable Grounding:** Metal connector housings ensure continuous ground connection and improved noise immunity. - **Versatile Application Range:** Suitable for use in automated test equipment (ATE), data acquisition systems, and scientific instrumentation networks.
Manufacturer: Adlink Technology Inc.
Category: IEEE (GPIB) Cards
- **ActiveX‑based User Interface:** ACX‑GPIB(W95) provides a set of ActiveX controls that allow developers to integrate GPIB communication functions directly into Windows applications without low‑level programming. - **Comprehensive GPIB Support:** Fully compatible with CONTEC’s range of GPIB communication boards and cards, including ISA, PCI, CompactPCI, PC Card, and USB models. - **IEEE‑488 / IEEE‑488.2 Compliance:** Supports standard GPIB communication protocols, ensuring interoperability with laboratory instruments and test equipment. - **Integration with Development Environments:** Operates seamlessly within Microsoft Visual Basic, Visual C++, Visual C#, Borland Delphi, C++ Builder, and National Instruments LabVIEW environments. - **Windows ActiveX Container Compatibility:** Functions as a reusable component within any container supporting ActiveX controls, including Microsoft Excel VBA and LabVIEW front panels. - **Simplified Application Development:** Enables rapid creation of measurement and control systems by allowing developers to “paste” controls onto forms and configure properties, methods, and events through graphical interfaces. - **Diagnostic and Configuration Utilities:** Includes setup and diagnostic programs for configuring IEEE‑488.2 parameters, verifying board operation, and performing communication tests. - **Hardware Independence:** The same ActiveX interface can be used across multiple CONTEC GPIB hardware models, simplifying code reuse and system upgrades. - **LabVIEW and API Integration:** Fully compatible with CONTEC’s LabVIEW‑compliant GPIB driver **API‑GPLV(W32)** and the unified driver library **API‑PAC(W32)**, allowing mixed‑language development. - **Ease of Installation:** Includes a Windows‑based setup program for automatic installation of libraries, registration of ActiveX controls, and configuration of supported boards.
Manufacturer: Contec
Category: IEEE (GPIB) Cards
- **Windows NT Compatibility:** Specifically developed to provide GPIB communication support for Windows NT Workstation 4.0 (SP3 or later), ensuring stable operation in industrial and laboratory automation systems. - **IEEE‑488 / IEEE‑488.2 Compliance:** Fully compliant with IEEE‑488 and IEEE‑488.2 standards, enabling reliable communication with a wide range of GPIB instruments. - **Multi‑Board Control:** Supports up to **four GPIB boards** simultaneously, allowing multiple instrument interfaces within a single system. - **Flexible Operation Modes:** Software‑configurable **Master Mode** and **Slave Mode** operation, selectable through the configuration utility. - **Advanced Data Transfer Mechanisms:** Supports **Bus Master**, **DMA**, and **FIFO** functions for high‑speed and efficient data transfer between host and instruments. - **3‑Line Handshaking:** Implements standard three‑line handshaking for reliable data exchange between devices operating at different transfer rates. - **Signal Monitoring and Analysis:** Provides access to GPIB control lines such as **IFC** (Interface Clear) and **SRQ** (Service Request). Includes a **GPIB Analyzer** utility for monitoring data and signal flow on the bus. - **Diagnostic and Configuration Utilities:** Bundled setup and diagnostic tools allow users to configure IEEE‑488.2 parameters, verify board operation, and troubleshoot communication issues. - **Integration with CONTEC API‑PAC(W32):** Compatible with CONTEC’s unified API‑PAC driver library, enabling consistent programming interfaces across analog, digital, counter, and communication modules. - **LabVIEW and Visual Studio Support:** Compatible with National Instruments LabVIEW and Microsoft Visual Basic/C++ environments through the API‑PAC and API‑GPLV(W32) frameworks.
Manufacturer: Contec
Category: IEEE (GPIB) Cards
- **Windows 95 Compatibility:** Provides full driver support for CONTEC GPIB boards under Microsoft Windows 95, ensuring continued operation of legacy measurement systems. - **IEEE‑488 and IEEE‑488.2 Compliance:** Fully compliant with the GPIB (General Purpose Interface Bus) standard, supporting both IEEE‑488 and IEEE‑488.2 command sets. - **Multi‑Board Control:** Supports control of up to four GPIB boards simultaneously, allowing multiple instrument buses to be managed from a single PC. - **Flexible Operation Modes:** Software‑configurable master/slave mode selection and interrupt level assignment. - **Reliable Data Transfer:** Implements 3‑line handshaking for stable communication between devices operating at different data rates. - **Advanced Hardware Support:** Utilizes Bus Master, DMA, and FIFO functions for high‑speed, low‑latency data transfer. - **Signal Monitoring:** Supports monitoring of GPIB control lines such as IFC (Interface Clear) and SRQ (Service Request) for diagnostic and control purposes (available on GP‑IB(PCI) and GP‑IB(PC)F models). - **Diagnostic Utility:** Includes a GPIB Analyzer tool for monitoring data and signal flow on the bus, aiding in troubleshooting and performance verification. - **Configuration Utility:** Provides a setup program for configuring board hardware parameters (IEEE‑488.2) and verifying operation. - **Integration with API‑PAC Framework:** Compatible with CONTEC’s unified API‑PAC architecture, allowing consistent programming interfaces across analog, digital, counter, and communication modules. - **Sample Programs and Documentation:** Supplied with example code and detailed documentation to accelerate application development.
Manufacturer: Contec
Category: IEEE (GPIB) Cards
- **Windows 3.1x Compatibility:** Specifically designed to provide driver and API support for CONTEC GPIB cards under Microsoft Windows 3.1x environments. - **Supported Hardware:** Compatible with CONTEC GPIB interface boards: - GP‑IB(PC) - GP‑IB(PC)F - GP‑IB(PM) - **IEEE‑488 / IEEE‑488.2 Compliance:** Fully supports standard GPIB communication protocols, ensuring interoperability with a wide range of laboratory and industrial instruments. - **Software Integration:** Enables seamless communication between Windows applications and GPIB devices through CONTEC’s unified API structure. - **Ease of Use:** Provides configuration utilities for setting up board parameters and diagnostic tools for verifying communication and hardware status. - **Part of CONTEC’s API‑PAC Family:** Integrates with CONTEC’s broader API‑PAC(W32) and API‑GPIB(98/PC) driver libraries, ensuring consistent programming interfaces across analog, digital, counter, and communication modules. - **LabVIEW and Visual Basic Compatibility:** Although API‑GPIB‑WIN targets Windows 3.1x, it shares design principles with later CONTEC drivers that support LabVIEW, Visual Basic, and C/C++ environments. - **Diagnostic and Configuration Tools:** Includes utilities for IEEE‑488.2 parameter setup and basic operation checks.
Manufacturer: Contec
Category: IEEE (GPIB) Cards
AS59021
- **Operating System Compatibility:** Fully compatible with **Microsoft Windows 95** and **Windows NT** environments, ensuring reliable operation on legacy systems commonly used in industrial control and measurement setups. - **Dynamic Link Library (DLL) Interface:** Provides a standardized DLL interface for seamless integration with custom software applications, enabling developers to access hardware functions programmatically. - **LabVIEW Integration:** Optimized for use with **National Instruments LabVIEW**, allowing direct communication between the AX5488 hardware and LabVIEW virtual instruments (VIs). - **Hardware Communication Layer:** Acts as a middleware layer between the AX5488 hardware and the host PC, managing data transfer, command execution, and error handling. - **Stable and Efficient Operation:** Designed for continuous operation in industrial and laboratory environments, ensuring consistent performance and minimal downtime. - **Backward Compatibility:** Supports legacy hardware and software configurations, making it suitable for maintaining or upgrading existing systems without requiring major infrastructure changes. - **Developer-Oriented Design:** Includes function calls, API documentation, and sample code to facilitate rapid integration into custom applications. - **Error Handling and Diagnostics:** Provides built-in error reporting and diagnostic functions to assist in troubleshooting communication or configuration issues. - **Low-Level Hardware Access:** Enables direct control of I/O channels, registers, and communication ports associated with the AX5488 hardware. - **Modular Architecture:** Designed to support future updates or extensions, allowing integration with additional software modules or hardware revisions.
Manufacturer: Axiom
Category: IEEE (GPIB) Cards
AX10488-0.5
0.5m IEEE-488 cable, heavy duty double sided metal connectors
Manufacturer: Axiom
Category: IEEE (GPIB) Cards
AX10488-4
4m IEEE-488 cable, double sided metal connectors
Manufacturer: Axiom
Category: IEEE (GPIB) Cards
AX5488
- **IEEE-488 (GPIB) Compliance:** Fully compliant with the IEEE-488.1 standard, ensuring interoperability with a wide range of GPIB instruments and controllers. - **High-Speed Data Transfer:** Supports data transfer rates exceeding 300 kByte/s, enabling rapid communication between the host system and connected devices. - **NEC µPD7210 Controller:** Utilizes the proven NEC µPD7210 GPIB controller chip for stable and efficient bus management. - **ISA Bus Interface:** Designed for standard ISA bus architecture, compatible with legacy and industrial PC systems. - **DMA and Interrupt Support:** Configurable for DMA channels 1–3 and IRQ lines 2–7, allowing flexible system integration and optimized performance. - **Comprehensive Software Support:** Includes drivers and libraries for BASIC, C, Pascal, and Windows environments, simplifying software development and integration. - **Compact Form Factor:** Physical dimensions of 127 mm × 107 mm allow installation in standard ISA slots without occupying excessive space. - **Multi-Device Connectivity:** Supports up to 15 devices on a single GPIB bus, consistent with IEEE-488 specifications. - **Firmware Command Set:** Provides 21 firmware-level commands for efficient control and communication management. - **Industrial Reliability:** Built with high-quality components for long-term stability in laboratory, manufacturing, and automation environments.
Manufacturer: Axiom
Category: IEEE (GPIB) Cards
- **IEEE-488.2 Compliant Interface:** Fully conforms to the IEEE-488.1 and IEEE-488.2 standards, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of GPIB instruments and controllers. - **CompactPCI Form Factor:** Designed for 3U or 6U CompactPCI systems, providing a modular and rugged interface solution for industrial and laboratory environments. - **High Data Throughput:** Supports data transfer rates exceeding **1 MByte/s** in programmed I/O mode, enabling fast communication with connected instruments. - **Plug & Play Compatibility:** Fully compatible with Windows 95/98 Plug & Play architecture, simplifying installation and configuration. - **Comprehensive Driver Support:** Includes HP-IB driver (SICL/TULIP) for integration with HP-VEE, HP-Basic, and HP-BenchLink environments. - **Broad Software Compatibility:** Works seamlessly with a wide range of development and test environments including HP-VEE, HAT-Basic, TestPoint, DIAdem, Visual Designer, DASYLab, Visual C++, Visual Basic, and Delphi. - **Cross-Platform Device Drivers:** Provides IEEE-488.2 device drivers with C-source code for multiple operating systems including Windows NT, Windows CE, Linux, QNX, VxWorks, OS-9, pSOS, and LynxOS. - **Embedded BIOS Support:** Features an integrated IEEE-488.2 BIOS for low-level control and system-level integration. - **Industrial-Grade Reliability:** Designed for continuous operation in demanding environments, with stable performance and long-term availability.
Manufacturer: Adlink Technology Inc.
Category: IEEE (GPIB) Cards
- **IEEE‑488.2 Compliance:** Fully conforms to IEEE‑488.1 and IEEE‑488.2 standards, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of GPIB instruments and controllers. - **High‑Speed Data Transfer:** Supports up to **1.5 Mbyte/sec** maximum transfer rate for rapid communication with test and measurement devices. - **Bus Master Transfer:** Enables direct memory access (DMA) between the PC and the card, allowing high‑volume data transfers without CPU overhead. - **Dual 2 Kbyte FIFO Buffers:** Independent 2 Kbyte transmit and receive FIFO memory buffers ensure stable, high‑speed data throughput. - **Integrated GPIB Bus Analyzer:** Provides real‑time signal analysis of GPIB bus lines, enabling debugging and monitoring of communication traffic. - **SPAS Event Support:** Implements Serial Poll Active State (SPAS) event handling for advanced GPIB slave‑mode operations. - **High‑Precision Timer:** Built‑in application timer for accurate time measurement and synchronization under Windows environments. - **Diagnostic Utility:** Includes a hardware diagnostic program for verifying interrupts, I/O access, and communication integrity. - **Line Monitoring:** Reads and latches the status of all control lines (IFC, ATN, SRQ, REN, EOI, DAV, NRFD, NDAC) and data lines (DIO1–DIO8). - **FIFO‑Based Communication:** On‑board FIFO memory allows high‑speed communication independent of host CPU performance. - **Analyzer Utility (Analyzer.exe):** Software tool for capturing and analyzing up to 64 K data points of GPIB line transitions. - **Long‑Term Availability:** Uses CONTEC’s proprietary high‑speed GPIB controller (µPD7210‑compatible FPGA) for stable long‑term supply. - **Compact and Portable:** CardBus Type II form factor suitable for laptops and compact industrial PCs. - **Comprehensive Software Support:** Includes Windows API library (API‑PAC(W32)) and LabVIEW‑compatible driver (API‑GPLV(W32)).
Manufacturer: Contec
Category: IEEE (GPIB) Cards
- **IEEE‑488.1 / IEEE‑488.2 Compliance:** Fully conforms to the international GPIB communication standards, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of test and measurement instruments. - **High‑Speed Data Transfer:** Achieves a maximum transfer rate of **1.5 Mbyte/sec**, enabling rapid data acquisition and control in demanding test environments. - **Bus Master Transfer:** Supports **bus master DMA operation**, allowing large data blocks to be transferred directly between the PC and the card without CPU overhead, improving system efficiency. - **Dual 2 Kbyte FIFO Buffers:** Independent 2 Kbyte transmit and receive FIFO memory buffers provide smooth, high‑speed data throughput for both small and large data sets. - **Compact CardBus Form Factor:** Designed as a **PC Card Type II** device for notebook or embedded systems requiring portable GPIB connectivity. - **High Reliability:** Employs a CONTEC‑developed high‑speed GPIB controller (µPD7210‑compatible FPGA) ensuring long‑term product availability and stable operation. - **Precision Timing:** Integrated high‑precision application timer for accurate time monitoring and synchronization under Windows environments. - **Diagnostic Utility:** Supplied with a hardware diagnostic program for verifying interrupts, I/O access, and basic communication with external devices. - **Software Support:** Includes **API‑PAC(W32)** driver library for Windows and **API‑GPLV(W32)** for LabVIEW integration. Compatible with Visual C++, Visual Basic, Delphi, C++ Builder, and .NET languages. - **Optional Accessories:** GPIB cables (PCN‑T02 2 m / PCN‑T04 4 m) and connector adapter (CN‑GP/C) for flexible installation. - **Lightweight and Portable:** Approximate weight **40 g** (250 g including cable), ideal for mobile measurement systems.
Manufacturer: Contec
Category: IEEE (GPIB) Cards
- **IEEE‑488.1 / IEEE‑488.2 Compliance:** Fully conforms to international GPIB standards, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of test and measurement instruments. - **High‑Speed Data Transfer:** Achieves a maximum transfer rate of **1.5 Mbyte/sec**, suitable for high‑throughput data acquisition and control applications. - **Bus Master Transfer:** Enables direct data transfer between the board and system memory without CPU intervention, reducing system load and improving throughput. - **2 Kbyte FIFO Buffers:** Independent 2 Kbyte FIFO memory for both transmission and reception ensures stable, high‑speed communication even with large data blocks. - **GPIB Bus Analyzer Function:** Allows real‑time monitoring and analysis of GPIB bus signals, useful for debugging and system diagnostics. - **High‑Precision Timer:** Built‑in application timer for precise timing control and event scheduling under Windows environments. - **SPAS Event (Slave Mode):** Supports Serial Poll Active State (SPAS) event handling for flexible system configurations. - **Long‑Term Availability:** Uses CONTEC’s proprietary high‑speed GPIB controller (compatible with NEC µPD7210C), ensuring stable long‑term supply and reliability. - **Diagnostic Utility:** Includes hardware and communication test utilities for verifying board operation and connectivity. - **Line Monitoring:** Capable of reading all control line statuses (IFC, ATN, SRQ, REN, EOI, DAV, NRFD, NDAC) and data line states (DIO1–DIO8). - **Cross‑Platform Software Support:** Compatible with Windows and Linux API‑TOOL drivers, MATLAB, and LabVIEW environments. - **CompactPCI Form Factor:** Designed for 3U × 4HP CompactPCI slots, ideal for embedded and industrial automation systems.
Manufacturer: Contec
Category: IEEE (GPIB) Cards
- **IEEE‑488.1 / IEEE‑488.2 Compliance:** Fully conforms to international GPIB standards, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of test and measurement instruments. - **High‑Speed Data Transfer:** Supports a maximum transfer rate of **1.5 Mbyte/sec**, enabling rapid communication with multiple GPIB devices. - **Bus Master Transfer:** Allows direct data exchange between the PC and the board without CPU load, improving system throughput and efficiency. - **2 Kbyte FIFO Buffers:** Independent 2 Kbyte transmit and receive FIFO memory for high‑speed, continuous data streaming. - **Integrated GPIB Bus Analyzer:** Provides real‑time monitoring and analysis of GPIB bus signals, including control and data line states, for diagnostics and protocol verification. - **High‑Precision Timer:** Built‑in application timer for accurate timing control and event measurement under Windows environments. - **SPAS Event (Slave Mode):** Supports Serial Poll Active State (SPAS) event handling for flexible system configurations. - **Line Monitoring Function:** Reads and latches the status of all control lines (IFC, ATN, SRQ, REN, EOI, DAV, NRFD, NDAC) and data lines (DIO1–DIO8). - **Low‑Profile PCI Form Factor:** Compact design (121.69 × 63.41 mm) suitable for space‑constrained industrial PCs; includes both low‑profile and standard PCI brackets. - **Long‑Term Availability:** Uses CONTEC’s proprietary high‑speed GPIB controller (compatible with NEC µPD7210C) ensuring stable supply and reliability. - **Comprehensive Software Support:** Includes Windows API libraries, Linux drivers, and support for MATLAB and LabVIEW environments. - **Diagnostic Utility:** Built‑in hardware and communication test program for verifying board operation and GPIB connectivity.
Manufacturer: Contec
Category: IEEE (GPIB) Cards
- **IEEE‑488.1 / IEEE‑488.2 Compliance:** Fully conforms to both standards, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of GPIB instruments and controllers. - **High‑Speed Data Transfer:** Achieves up to **1.5 Mbyte/sec** maximum transfer rate for rapid data acquisition and control. - **Bus Master Transfer:** Enables direct data exchange between the PC and the board at high speed without CPU intervention, improving system efficiency. - **2 Kbyte FIFO Buffer:** Dedicated 2 Kbyte transmit and receive buffers ensure stable, high‑speed communication and minimize latency. - **Low‑Profile PCI Form Factor:** Compact 121.69 mm × 63.41 mm board size suitable for slim or space‑constrained industrial PCs; includes both low‑profile and standard brackets. - **High Reliability:** Uses CONTEC’s proprietary GPIB controller (compatible with NEC µPD7210C) for long‑term product availability and stable operation. - **Plug‑and‑Play PCI Configuration:** Automatic resource allocation (I/O address and IRQ) via PCI BIOS; no manual jumper settings required. - **Interrupt‑Driven Operation:** Supports one interrupt request line (INTA) for efficient event handling. - **Multi‑Device Connectivity:** Supports up to **15 GPIB devices** on a single bus segment. - **Cable Length Support:** Up to **4 m between devices** and **20 m total bus length** per IEEE‑488 specification. - **Software Support:** Includes Windows driver libraries (API‑PAC(W32)), compatible with LabVIEW, MATLAB, and Linux API‑TOOL drivers. - **Diagnostic and Utility Tools:** Supplied with test and configuration utilities for verifying hardware operation and communication integrity. - **RoHS and Lead‑Free Compliance:** Environmentally friendly design meeting current regulatory standards.
Manufacturer: Contec
Category: IEEE (GPIB) Cards
- **IEEE‑488.1 / IEEE‑488.2 Compliance:** Fully conforms to international GPIB standards, ensuring interoperability with a wide range of test and measurement instruments. - **High‑Speed Data Transfer:** Supports up to **300 KB/s in DMA mode** (channels 1–3), enabling efficient data throughput for demanding applications. - **DMA and Interrupt Support:** Three selectable DMA channels (CH1–CH3) and one interrupt request line (IRQ2–7) provide flexible system integration. - **Dedicated GPIB Controller:** Incorporates the **NEC µPD7210** GPIB controller chip (or CONTEC FPGA equivalent), ensuring stable and long‑term availability. - **Bus Master Transfer (on newer models):** Allows high‑speed bulk data transfer between the PC and instruments without CPU overhead. - **FIFO Buffering:** Onboard FIFO memory for both transmission and reception enhances throughput and reduces latency. - **GPIB Bus Analyzer Function:** Enables monitoring and analysis of GPIB bus signals for debugging and system verification. - **High‑Precision Timer:** Built‑in timer supports accurate timing control and event measurement under Windows environments. - **Comprehensive Software Support:** Includes license‑free API‑TOOL drivers for Windows and Linux, plus dedicated support for MATLAB and LabVIEW. - **Diagnostic and Line Monitoring Tools:** Built‑in diagnostic program for hardware and communication testing; line monitoring for IFC, ATN, SRQ, REN, EOI, DAV, NRFD, and NDAC signals. - **Long‑Term Reliability:** Designed for industrial environments with robust electrical characteristics and long‑term component availability.
Manufacturer: Contec
Category: IEEE (GPIB) Cards
- **IEEE‑488.1 / IEEE‑488.2 Compliance:** Fully conforms to both IEEE‑488.1 hardware and IEEE‑488.2 protocol standards, ensuring compatibility with a broad range of GPIB instruments and controllers. - **High‑Speed Data Transfer:** Supports up to **1 MB/s receive** and **700 kB/s send** rates (maximum), enabling rapid data exchange between PC and connected devices. - **Large FIFO Buffers:** Equipped with dual **256 kB FIFO buffers** (2 × 256 kB) for efficient data handling and reduced CPU overhead during high‑speed transfers. - **DMA and Interrupt Support:** Utilizes **DMA channels 1–3** and **IRQ3–7/9–12/14/15**, allowing flexible configuration and optimized system performance. - **Bus Master Transfer (F‑Series Feature):** Transfers large data blocks directly between the board and system memory without CPU intervention, minimizing host load. - **GPIB Bus Analyzer Function:** Provides real‑time monitoring and analysis of GPIB bus signals, enabling debugging and performance evaluation of connected instruments. - **High‑Precision Timer:** Integrated timer for accurate time measurement and synchronization in Windows environments. - **NEC µPD7210 Controller Chip:** Employs the industry‑standard NEC GPIB controller for stable operation and long‑term component availability. - **Comprehensive Software Support:** Compatible with CONTEC’s API‑TOOL drivers for Windows and Linux, as well as MATLAB and National Instruments LabVIEW environments. - **Diagnostic and Line Monitoring Tools:** Built‑in diagnostic program for hardware and communication verification; supports reading of control and data line states (IFC, ATN, SRQ, REN, EOI, DAV, NRFD, NDAC, DIO1–DIO8). - **Industrial‑Grade Reliability:** Designed for continuous operation in industrial and laboratory environments, with robust electrical characteristics and long‑term product support.
Manufacturer: Contec
Category: IEEE (GPIB) Cards
- **IEEE‑488.1 / IEEE‑488.2 Compliance:** Fully conforms to the IEEE‑488 standards, ensuring interoperability with a wide range of laboratory and industrial instruments. - **DMA‑Based High‑Speed Transfer:** Supports Direct Memory Access (DMA) data transfer mode with a maximum throughput of **400 Kbyte/sec**, minimizing CPU load and improving data exchange efficiency. - **CONTEC Original FPGA Controller:** Incorporates a CONTEC‑developed FPGA controller compatible with the NEC µPD7210C GPIB controller, providing stable operation and long‑term component availability. - **Flexible Interrupt and DMA Channel Selection:** Software‑selectable interrupt request (INTA) and DMA channels (CH1–CH3) allow flexible system configuration and resource allocation. - **Comprehensive Bus Compatibility:** Designed for AT‑bus (ISA) architecture, suitable for integration into industrial PCs and legacy control systems. - **Robust Electrical Interface:** Implements negative logic signaling ( 2.0 V high) across 8 parallel data lines and 3 handshake lines, ensuring reliable communication even in electrically noisy environments. - **Multiple Device Connectivity:** Supports up to **15 GPIB devices** on a single bus, with a total cable length of up to **20 m** (4 m maximum between controller and first device). - **Compact Form Factor:** Board dimensions of **163.0 mm (L) × 107.0 mm (H)** allow installation in standard AT‑bus slots. - **Low Power Consumption:** Operates at **5 V DC / 350 mA**, minimizing system power requirements. - **Comprehensive Software Support:** Compatible with CONTEC’s **API‑PAC(W32)** driver package for Windows, providing Win32 API‑based DLL functions for application development. - **Optional Accessories:** Compatible with CONTEC’s double‑shielded GPIB cables (PCN‑T02, PCN‑T04) and CN‑GP/C connector adapter for noise‑resistant installations. - **CE Marking:** Conforms to European safety and EMC standards for industrial electronic equipment.
Manufacturer: Contec
Category: IEEE (GPIB) Cards
- **IEEE‑488.1 / IEEE‑488.2 Compliance:** Fully conforms to both IEEE‑488.1 hardware and IEEE‑488.2 protocol standards, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of GPIB instruments. - **High‑Speed Data Transfer:** Achieves up to **1.2 Mbyte/sec** maximum transfer rate, enabling rapid data acquisition and control. - **Large FIFO Buffer:** Equipped with **1 Mbyte on‑board FIFO memory** for efficient data transmission and reception, minimizing CPU load and improving throughput. - **Bus Analyzer Function:** Integrated GPIB bus analyzer allows real‑time monitoring of all GPIB signal lines (data and control), facilitating debugging and system verification. - **Multiple Board Support:** Up to **four GP‑IB(PCI)** boards can be installed in a single system, each independently addressable. - **Interrupt Handling:** Utilizes one interrupt request line (**INTA#**) for efficient system integration. - **Plug & Play PCI Configuration:** Automatic resource allocation (I/O address and IRQ) via PCI Plug & Play architecture—no manual jumper settings required. - **Compact PCI Form Factor:** Short‑size PCI board (122 mm × 107 mm × 19 mm) suitable for standard PC/AT compatible systems. - **High Reliability:** Designed for industrial and laboratory environments, with stable long‑term component availability and robust electrical design. - **Software Support:** Compatible with CONTEC’s **API‑PAC(W32)** and **ACX‑PAC(W32)** driver libraries for Windows, and **LabVIEW** integration via dedicated drivers. - **Analyzer Utility Software:** Provides graphical monitoring of GPIB bus states, line transitions, and data transactions for diagnostic purposes.
Manufacturer: Contec
Category: IEEE (GPIB) Cards
- **IEEE‑488.1 / IEEE‑488.2 Compliance:** Fully compliant with both IEEE‑488.1 and IEEE‑488.2 standards, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of GPIB instruments and controllers. - **High‑Speed Data Transfer:** Supports a maximum transfer rate of **1.5 Mbyte/sec**, enabling rapid communication with multiple instruments. - **Bus Master Transfer:** Allows direct data transfer between the board and system memory without CPU overhead, improving throughput and reducing latency. - **2 Kbyte FIFO Memory:** Dedicated FIFO buffers for both transmission and reception ensure stable high‑speed communication and efficient handling of large data blocks. - **GPIB Bus Analyzer Function:** Integrated analyzer monitors and records GPIB bus line activity, including control and data line transitions, for diagnostic and debugging purposes. - **High‑Precision Timer:** Built‑in application timer for precise time measurement and synchronization under Windows environments. - **SPAS Event (Slave Mode):** Supports Serial Poll Active State (SPAS) event handling, enhancing flexibility in multi‑device configurations. - **Line Monitoring:** Capable of reading and latching the status of all control lines (IFC, ATN, SRQ, REN, EOI, DAV, NRFD, NDAC) and data lines (DIO1–DIO8). - **Multi‑Board Support:** Up to **four boards per system** can be installed simultaneously, each independently addressable. - **Plug‑and‑Play PCI Interface:** Automatic resource allocation (I/O address and IRQ) via PCI Plug & Play architecture. - **Long‑Term Availability:** Employs CONTEC’s proprietary high‑speed GPIB controller (compatible with NEC µPD7210C) for stable long‑term supply and support. - **Comprehensive Software Support:** Includes API‑PAC(W32) function library and ACX‑PAC(W32) driver package for Windows; compatible with LabVIEW, MATLAB, and Linux API‑TOOL drivers. - **Diagnostic Utility:** Built‑in hardware and communication test program for verifying board operation and GPIB connectivity.
Manufacturer: Contec
Category: IEEE (GPIB) Cards