Keithley Offers USB-To-GPIB Interface Adapter

Keithley Instruments has introduced the Model KUSB-488B USB-to-GPIB Interface Adapter. To minimise the cost associated with switching to a new adapter, the Model KUSB-488B's driver library is fully command-compatible with Keithley's traditional GPIB command set and National Instruments' command set, making it plug-and-play compatible with existing applications. The driver library is also compatible with Keithley's PCI-based Model KPCI-488LPA GPIB interface, making it easy to switch from a PCI or USB approach to GPIB control.

The KUSB-488B provides complete support for Windows 2000/XP/Vista and also supports industry-standard Virtual Instrument Software Architecture (VISA) libraries to ensure compatibility. For OEMs, a utility is included to install the driver software silently, bypassing the normal installation so that the driver can be installed with the OEM's software. The interface ships with 32-bit dynamic link libraries for Application Development Environments running under Windows XP/2000/Vista and drivers for the most current programming languages, including Microsoft Visual Basic, Visual C++, Visual Studio .NET, Borland Delphi, Labview Version 7.0 and up (VISA and IEEE-488.2), and Labwindows/CVI Version 7.0 and up (VISA and IEEE-488.2).

A diagnostic/interactive tool is included for quick verification of communication between the interface and a GPIB-capable instrument, such as Keithley's digital multimeters (DMMs), Sourcemeter instruments, switch mainframes and cards, low-level measurement systems and a variety of other specialised test solutions.

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