National Instruments GPIB-USB-A GPIB Controller

The GPIB-USB-A is a GPIB Controller designed to communicate between GPIB devices and personal computers with Universal Serial Bus ports. The developer of the GPIB-USB-A Controller is National Instruments. This Controller can convert a personal computer to an IEEE-488.2 controller integrated with full functionality to control any GPIB device. The IEEE-488 version 2 controller can control as many as 14 programmable devices through the GPIB interface. The NI GPIB-USB-A provides easy plug and play connectivity, so the operating system can recognize the controller as soon as the user connects it with his/her computer.

The GPIB-USB-A does not require the computer to restart when connected, ensuring a quick installation. The compact and small size make this controller a great option for portable applications. The NI GPIB-USB-A can be used either with a laptop or with desktop applications. The data transfer rate for the National Instruments GPIB-USB-A is 650 Kbytes/s. The operating system best suited for this controller is Windows. The software recommended for this controller includes LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, and Measurement Studio. The compatible driver software for the NI GPIB-USB-A is NI-488.2. The controller is compatible with USB 1.1. The controller comes with an IEEE 488 standard 24-pin IEEE-488 I/O connector for GPIB and a USB standard series A plug for the USB I/O connector.

The connection of the GPIB-USB-A Controller is easy and convenient to handle. One side of the National Instruments GPIB-USB-A connector should be connected to GPIB instruments, while the USB side of the controller should be connected to the USB port of the user’s personal computer.