Keithley KPCI-488 GPIB Interface Card for PCI Bus
Keithley Data Acquisition Systems (DAQ).
- Model
- Keithley KPCI-488
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $125
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- KPCI-488
This unit
The Keithley KPCI-488 is a PCI bus GPIB interface card that enables direct communication between a computer and IEEE 488.2-compliant instruments. It functions as both a talk/listen device and system controller, managing up to 14 GPIB instruments across laboratory and industrial test environments. The card bridges PCI and GPIB protocol layers with an on-board 1 KB FIFO buffer, delivering sustained data transfer rates to 1.5 MB/s.
Technical Specifications Bus Interface
32-bit/33 MHz PCI bus compatible
Supports 3.3 V and 5 V PCI environments
IEEE 488.2 GPIB standard Data Transfer & Buffering
Maximum data rate: 1.5 MB/s
On-board 1 KB FIFO buffer reduces speed mismatch between GPIB and PCI buses Instrument Control
Operates as talk/listen device or system controller
Controls up to 14 GPIB instruments
IEEE 488 standard 24-pin connector
Maximum cable length: 20 meters total (2 meters recommended between instruments) Physical & Electrical
Dimensions: 120 mm × 64.5 mm (excluding connectors)
Low-profile plug-in card form factor
Power consumption: 250–400 mA @ 5 V DC (typical); maximum 750 mA @ 5 V DC
Key Features
On-board FIFO buffering optimizes throughput across speed-mismatched buses
Dual-voltage PCI support extends compatibility across legacy and modern systems
Flexible controller/device mode operation for varied test architectures
Extended cable runs to 20 meters support distributed instrument arrays
Environmental & Operating Range
Operating temperature: 0 °C to 55 °C
Storage temperature: −20 °C to 80 °C
Relative humidity: 5 % to 95 % non-condensing
Compatibility & Integration Operating Systems
Windows XP SP3 (32-bit), Windows 2000 SP4+, Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7/8/10 (32- and 64-bit) Software & Drivers
Keithley Command Compatible Driver
National Instruments Command Compatible Driver
VISA, LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI support
Visual Basic and Visual C compatible Includes utility software for setup, diagnostics, and system configuration.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Voltage / Current Range | '+5 V @ 0.25–0.4 A (typical), +5 V @ 0.75 A (maximum) |
Keithley KPCI-488 — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Keithley KPCI-488. All calibrations are performed to NIST-traceable standards and ship with a certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Keithley KPCI-488 price
This Keithley KPCI-488 is listed at $125. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Keithley KPCI-488 calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Keithley KPCI-488 is $450 (standard — pass/fail certificate and calibration sticker) or $650 (full measured data at every test point, reference standards documented, traceability chain included). Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
