Appendix A Hardware Specifications - National Instruments PCI-GPIB Getting Started

Appendix A
Hardware Specifications
This appendix specifies the electrical, environmental, and physical
characteristics of the PCI-GPIB and the recommended operating conditions.
Characteristic
Number of GPIB Loads
Maximum Transfer Rate
(programmed I/O)
Power Requirement
* Actual rates are dependent on instrument capabilities and
system configuration.
Characteristic
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Relative Humidity
EMI
Characteristic
Dimensions
I/O Connector
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Table A-1. Electrical Characteristics
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1.2 Mbytes/s using three-wire handshake*
1.5 Mbytes/s using HS488*
+5 VDC, 600 mA maximum
Table A-2. Environmental Characteristics
0° to 40° C
-20° to 70° C
5% to 90%, noncondensing
FCC Class A Verified
Table A-3. Physical Characteristics
13.34 by 10.67 cm (5.25 by 4.20 in.)
IEEE 488 Standard 24-pin
Specification
Specification
Specification
A-1 PCI-GPIB for Digital UNIX