Characteristics of the Interface

• 8-bit parallel data transfer,
• bidirectional data transfer,
• three-line handshake,
• high data transfer rate of max. 350 kByte/s,
• up to 15 devices can be connected,
• maximum length of the connecting cables 15 m. The length of a single connecting cable should not exceed 2 m, if many devices are used, it should not exceed 1 m.,
• wired OR if several instruments are connected in parallel.

Pin Assigment of the GPIB bus interface