GPIB-USB-HS
May 15, 2026

GPIB-USB-HS

The GPIB-USB-HS is a high-speed USB 2.0 to GPIB interface adapter from National Instruments. It turns any computer with a USB port into a fully compliant IEEE 488.2 GPIB controller, ideal for laptops, desktops, and portable test systems without internal expansion slots. This model is discontinued EOL, replaced by the GPIB-USB-HS+.

Description

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GPIB-USB-HS

National Instruments USB to GPIB High-Speed Controller

General Description

The GPIB-USB-HS is a high-speed USB 2.0 to GPIB interface adapter from National Instruments. It turns any computer with a USB port into a fully compliant IEEE 488.2 GPIB controller, ideal for laptops, desktops, and portable test systems without internal expansion slots. This model is discontinued EOL, replaced by the GPIB-USB-HS+.

Part Number

Model: GPIB-USB-HS
NI Part Numbers: 778927-01, 780570-01

Key Specifications

  • Host Interface: USB 2.0 High-Speed, backward compatible with USB 1.1

  • Power: Bus-powered from USB, no external power supply required

  • GPIB Standard: Fully compliant with IEEE 488.1 and IEEE 488.2

  • Maximum Data Rate:

    • Standard GPIB: up to 1.8 MB/s

    • HS488 high-speed mode: up to 7.7 MB/s

  • Maximum Instruments: Supports up to 14 GPIB devices

  • Operating System Support: Windows, macOS, Linux

  • Driver: Includes licensed NI-488.2 driver software

  • Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +55 °C

  • Dimensions: 107 × 66 × 26 mm

Main Features

  • Plug-and-play installation with no manual DIP switch configuration

  • Built-in dedicated ASIC for low-latency, high-performance GPIB communication

  • Daisy-chain capable GPIB port for easy multi-instrument wiring

  • Compact lightweight design perfect for portable and field test setups

  • USB bus-powered operation eliminates external power adapters

  • Full controller, talker, and listener functionality for GPIB instrumentation

Applications

  • Connect laptops and desktops to traditional GPIB test instruments

  • Portable automated test and measurement systems

  • Laboratory bench instrumentation control

  • Legacy GPIB instrument integration with modern computers

  • Education, research, and industrial measurement setups

Replacement

Direct upgrade: GPIB-USB-HS+, with newer OS support and longer product lifecycle.


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