National Instruments PCMCIA-GPIB GPIB instrument control interface

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PCMCIA-GPIB

Name: PCMCIA-GPIB
Brand: National Instruments

The National Instruments PCMCIA-GPIB is a PC Card Type II interface for connecting a computer to GPIB instruments. It supports standard GPIB and high-speed HS488 handshaking.

ManufacturerNational Instruments

ModelPCMCIA-GPIB

Product TypeGPIB instrument control interface

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Host interfacePCMCIA Type II

Instrument interfaceGPIB / IEEE 488

Standard-handshake maximum throughput1.3 MB/s

High-speed-handshake maximum throughput2.2 MB/s

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The PCMCIA-GPIB provides a GPIB instrument connection through a computer's PC Card socket. NI identifies this model as a plug-in card for Type II slots.

NI's installation guide covers instrument discovery in Measurement & Automation Explorer and interactive communication through VISA tools. Driver selection requires attention: NI's archived release notes document version-specific fixes for older PCMCIA-GPIB devices.

PC Card Type II form factor for PCMCIA hosts.
Standard and high-speed GPIB handshake modes.
Installation requires no jumper or switch settings.

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Host slot / form factor	PCMCIA Type II
Maximum throughput, standard handshake	1.3 MB/s
Maximum throughput, high-speed handshake	2.2 MB/s
Built-in electrical isolation	None

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PCMCIA Type II

Host platform

PCMCIA-GPIB

Computer-to-GPIB interface

Configuration tools

NI's installation instructions describe MAX instrument discovery and VISA interactive communication.

The interface has no built-in isolation. Ensure the computer and connected GPIB instruments share the same ground potential.

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Installing NI PCMCIA-GPIB ControllersInstallation Guide · ni.com

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NI GPIB Interface ComparisonManufacturer Comparison Table (German) · ni.com

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NI-488.2 for Windows Version 2.5.2 ReadmeArchived Driver Release Notes · download.ni.com

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Archived LabWindows/CVI Guide: GPIB Hardware and Driver ConfigurationTechnical resource

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What computer slot does the PCMCIA-GPIB require?

NI identifies the PCMCIA-GPIB as a plug-in interface for a PCMCIA Type II slot.

What transfer rates does NI list?

NI's comparison table lists maximum throughput of 1.3 MB/s with standard handshaking and 2.2 MB/s with high-speed handshaking.

Does the PCMCIA-GPIB provide electrical isolation?

No. NI warns that the hardware has no built-in isolation and instructs users to ensure the computer and GPIB devices are at the same ground potential before connection.