GPIB-USB Interface Controller is IEEE 488.2 compatible.
July 15, 2009 -
Supporting transfer rate of greater than 1.2 MB/sec, IEEE-488.1 and 488.2 compatible USB-3488A enables direct connection of GPIB instruments to laptop computer. It is fully compatible with NI-488.2 software and supports VISA I/O libraries software so that existing GPIB applications can be used without modification. Compact and portable controller measures 3.2 x 2.4 x 1.1 in. and weighs only 180 g. Unit comes with built-in 2 m USB cable.
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Original Press release
ADLINK Technology Inc.
8900 Research Drive
Irvine, CA, 92618
USA
ADLINK Expands Its GPIB Family with New USB-GPIB Interface Product, the USB-3488A
July 7, 2009, San Jose, Calif - a global provider of PC-based test and measurement systems and modules, announced the release of the USB-3488A, a cost-effective IEEE-488 GPIB to USB interface controller. The USB-3488A is fully IEEE 488.1 and IEEE 488.2 compatible and provides the benefits of "plug-and-play" USB connection for simple direct connection of GPIB instruments to a laptop computer.
The USB-3488A was developed using ADLINK's intellectual property in FPGA development which incorporates the GPIB controller and provides reliable GPIB bus control capability while supporting a transfer rate of greater than 1.2 MB/s. The USB-3488A is also fully compatible with NI-488.2 software and supports industry-standard VISA I/O libraries software so that existing GPIB applications can be used without modification. The USB-3488A enables simple control thousands of stand-alone GPIB instruments for a wide variety of measurement applications.
"ADLINK's expertise in PCI and PXI interface cards was leveraged when developing the newly designed GPIB interface for USB. The USB-3488A provides the easiest GPIB connection to transform any computer with an USB port into a full-function, IEEE 488.2 compatible bus controller." said Catherine Wu, senior director of ADLINK's measurement and automation product segment. "We've performed extensive compatibility testing with various mainstream instruments on the market, to ensure worry-free use by our customers," she emphasized.
The USB-3488A is both compact in size (3.2 x 2.4 x 1.1") and lightweight (180 g) for greater portability. A built-in 2-meter USB cable supplies power and eliminates the need for external GPIB cables. The USB-3488A has also passed vibration tests of 1 G while in operation and 2.5 G while not operating. For more information, please visit http://www.adlinktech.com/GPIB.
Pricing and Availability
The USB-3488A is currently available at a list price of $399.
About ADLINK
ADLINK Technology (www.adlinktech.com) provides a wide range of embedded computing products and services to the test & measurement, automation & process control, gaming, communications, medical, network security, and transportation industries. ADLINK products include PCI Express®-based data acquisition and I/O; vision and motion control; and AdvancedTCA, CompactPCI, and Computer-on-Modules (COMs) for industrial computing. With the acquisition of Ampro Computers, Inc., ADLINK also provides a wide range of Extreme Rugged and Rugged Single Board Computers, Computer-on-Modules and Systems under the brand name Ampro by ADLINK. ADLINK strives to minimize the total cost of ownership (TCO) of its customers by providing customization and system integration services, maintaining low manufacturing costs, and extending the lifecycle of its products. ADLINK is a global company with headquarters and manufacturing in Taiwan; R&D and integration in Taiwan, China, and the US; and an extensive network of worldwide sales and support offices.
ADLINK is ISO-9001, ISO-14001, and TL9000 certified, is an Associate Member of the Intel® Embedded and Communications Alliance, an Executive Member of PICMG, and a Sponsor Member of the PXI Systems Alliance. ADLINK is a publicly traded company listed on the TAIEX Taiwan Stock Exchange (stock code: 6166).
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