- Durable, reliable construction - Made from selected, high-quality materials for long service life. Robust build resists breakage and deformation under regular use, giving you stable, safe connections in laboratory and industrial environments. - What this cable does and why you need it - Provides a parallel 8-bit bidirectional data link between instruments and a controller (computer or other instrumentation). Use it to extend, daisy-chain or network GPIB/HPIB devices for automated measurement, control and data collection. - Reduces setup complexity and communication errors by using a purpose-built IEEE 488 interface that maintains signal integrity over longer runs than ad hoc wiring. - Standards and performance - Fully compliant with IEEE 488 and ANSI/IEEE 488.2 standards for GPIB/HPIB communications. - Designed to transmit parallel 8-bit digital data reliably between devices in linear, star or circular topologies. - Connectors and compatibility - Both ends equipped with dual CN24M and CN24F connectors for direct connection to standard GPIB/HPIB ports. - Intended for use as an extension cable or to add a control board to the bus; suitable for HPIB/GPIB-compatible instruments without changes to existing equipment. - Typical use scenarios - Laboratory test bench: Connect oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies and data loggers to a PC for automated measurement and logging. - Production test and calibration: Network multiple instruments for automated functional tests and calibration routines on the factory floor. - Research and development: Build instrument networks in linear or star configurations to control experiments and collect synchronized data from multiple devices. - Practical benefits - Easy integration with existing GPIB/HPIB systems thanks to standard connectors and protocol compliance. - Durable materials and construction reduce downtime from cable failure and maintain consistent communication performance. Specifications (as provided) - Interface type: IEEE 488 / GPIB / HPIB - Data format: Parallel, bidirectional, 8-bit - Standards: IEEE 488 and ANSI/IEEE 488.2 compliant - Connectors: Dual CN24M and CN24F (both ends) with locking mechanism/lock warning - Typical topologies supported: Linear, star, circular This cable is intended for users who need a standards-compliant, durable GPIB/HPIB connection for instrument control, data acquisition and automated test systems.