I. Basic Information

Model: PCI-GPIB (Standard Height) / PCI-GPIB/LP (Low Profile)

Part Number:

Standard: 778032-01

Low Profile (Low Profile): 783007-01

Bus: PCI 2.1 (32/64-bit, 3.3V/5V universal slot) NI

Status: In Stock (Active)

Driver: NI-488.2 (Required), compatible with LabVIEW/CVI/Visual Studio

System: Windows 7/10/11 (32/64-bit), Linux, Solaris

II. Core Specifications

✅ GPIB Performance

Standard: IEEE 488.1, IEEE 488.2, HS488 (High Speed)

Transmission Rate:

Normal (Three-wire Handshake): ≥ 1.5 MB/s

HS488 (High Speed Non-Interleaved): ≥ 7.7 MB/s

Connection Capacity: Up to 15 GPIB Instruments Controlled by One Card

Functions: Speaker (Talker), Listener (Listener), Controller (Controller)

??️ Hardware Features

Control Chip: TNT4882 ASIC + PCI-MITE (PCI Interface)

DMA: On-board Bus Master DMA, no CPU Interrupt for Transmission

Connector: DB-25 (GPIB Standard Interface) Size:

Standard: Full-height PCI card

LP: Short version (half-height), suitable for small chassis

Power consumption: Typical 2.5 W, maximum 3.75 W

Temperature: 0°C ~ 55°C (operating)

III. Interfaces and Accessories

Outward: DB-25 female connector (GPIB)

Standard: NI-488.2 driver software, manual

Optional: GPIB cable (e.g. 763061-01), terminator

IV. Typical Applications

Instrument control: Oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analyzers, signal sources, power supplies, LCR meters, etc. GPIB instruments

Automation testing: Production line testing, calibration systems, laboratory instrument integration

Legacy systems: Replace old GPIB cards, retain GPIB instrument investment

V. Common Alternatives / Upgrades

✅ Same function, new bus

PCIe-GPIB: PCIe ×1, HS488, lower latency, in stock (recommended for new systems) PCIe-GPIB

✅ With analysis function

PCI-GPIB+ (778033-01): Integrated GPIB analyzer, capable of packet capture/debugging, suitable for development and troubleshooting of NI

✅ For notebook use

USB-GPIB-HS: USB interface, portable, plug-and-play VI. Common Questions

✅ Compatibility: Supports 32/64-bit PCI and 3.3V/5V slots, compatible with both old and new motherboards

✅ HS488: The instrument must also support HS488 to achieve 7.7 MB/s; otherwise, it will be reduced to 1.5 MB/s

⚠️ PCIe Slot: Can directly insert PCIe ×1/×4/×8/×16 slots (backward compatible)