Excellent materials and durable construction designed for long service life and safe use. The IEEE 488 cable is built from high quality selected materials to resist breakage and deformation over time. Key benefits - Durable and safe for repeated use with a long service life. - IEEE 488 (GPIB) compliance and ANSI/IEEE 488.2 compatibility for reliable operation. - 8-bit parallel bidirectional data transmission to support multiple control tools. - Flexible topology options including linear, star, or circular layouts between devices. - Secure connections with double CN24M and CN24F connectors featuring screw locks. - Can be used as an extension cable to expand the HPIB or GPIB bus. Specifications and compatibility - Interface: GPIB / IEEE 488, 8-bit parallel bidirectional data transmission. - Standards: Complies with IEEE 488 and ANSI/IEEE 488.2. - Connectors: CN24M and CN24F on both ends, with screw locks for secure attachment. Design and usage - Use as a bus extension to connect instruments and control equipment in a laboratory setting. - Suitable for extending the GPIB bus between devices, enabling more tools to be controlled by a computer and/or other controllers. Applications and scenarios - Laboratory test setups: connect a computer to multiple GPIB-enabled instruments (oscilloscopes, analyzers, and other test equipment) for control and data acquisition. - Instrument networks: extend the GPIB bus to accommodate additional devices spread across a workbench or lab space. - Control card extensions: use as an extension cable to widen HPIB or GPIB bus connections with secure screw-lock connectors. This description preserves the original product functions, models, and specifications while presenting clear, customer-focused benefits and practical usage scenarios.