I. Basic Specification

Full Name: GPIB-USB-HS, USB 2.0 to IEEE 488 Controller

Function: Converts the computer's USB port into a full-featured GPIB controller, enabling direct control of GPIB instruments such as oscilloscopes, source meters, and spectrum analyzers.

Advantages: Plug-and-play, no need for external power supply, high-speed HS488, portable

Part Number: 778927-01 (Windows), 779705-01 (Linux), 780570-01 (including cables)

II. Core Specifications

1) Interfaces

USB: USB 2.0 High-Speed (480 Mbps), built-in 2 m cable

GPIB: 24-pin IEEE 488.1/488.2 standard interface

2) Rates (Key)

Standard GPIB (IEEE 488.1): Maximum 1.8 MB/s

HS488 (High Speed): Maximum 7.2 MB/s (7230 KB/s)

USB Bandwidth: 480 Mbps, far exceeding the GPIB bottleneck

3) GPIB Capabilities

Compatibility: IEEE 488.1 / 488.2 / HS488

Number of Instruments: Up to 14 GPIB instruments on a single bus

Functions: Controller, Speaker, Listener, SRQ Interrupt, Remote / Local

4) Electrical and Power

Power Supply: USB bus power (5 V, 500 mA), no need for adapter

Isolation: No electrical isolation (requires GPIB-140A or fiber optic solution)

5) Physical and Environmental

Size: 8.5 × 6.6 × 2.5 cm

Weight: Approximately 150 g

Operating Temperature: 0 ℃ ~ +55 ℃

Storage Temperature: −20 ℃ ~ +70 ℃

6) System and Driver

Driver: NI-488.2 (with license), NI-VISA

System:

Windows: 7/8/10/11 (32/64 bit)

Linux: 2.6 ~ 5.x (32/64 bit)

macOS: 10.11 ~ 14.x

Software: LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, Python, C#, SCPI Commands