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Blue GPIB to USB adapter with cable, 400g

Lemincrash

Lemincrash GPIB-USB-HS IEEE 488 USB-C Power Adapter Blue 400G

SKU CH-HKA9-9B6SC

GPIB-to-USB controller cable with USB-C power adapter for IEEE 488 instruments, 400 g weight

  • Units per package1
  • Product typeUSB-C Power Adapter
  • Product colorBlue
  • DetailsGPIB-USB-HS
  • Product weight400G
  • In the boxUsb cable
  • Connect legacy IEEE 488 instruments via USB-C
  • GPIB-USB-HS controller handles IEEE 488 communication
  • Blue adapter identifies quickly in crowded racks
  • 400 g weight keeps bench setup stable
  • Single-unit pack includes required USB cable

IEEE 488 adapter for USB-C systems

The Lemincrash GPIB-USB-HS connects IEEE 488 instrumentation to a USB-C host. It is intended for engineers and technicians who need to control legacy test equipment from modern laptops or bench PCs. The blue enclosure weighs 400 grams and includes the USB cable in the package.

USB-C power and bandwidth constraints

The adapter draws its operating power from the USB-C port, so the host must supply sufficient current for the GPIB controller. Data throughput is limited by the USB-C link and the IEEE 488 protocol timing; very long command sequences or high-speed bulk transfers may saturate the bus. Cable length and signal integrity also affect reliable operation at the far end of the link.

Single-controller capacity and headroom

One GPIB-USB-HS unit manages a single IEEE 488 bus segment with the standard device count. It handles typical instrument control, configuration and data logging workloads without difficulty. Applications that require multiple independent GPIB buses or simultaneous high-throughput streaming across many instruments will exceed the capacity of a single adapter.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameLemincrash
Model nameGPIB-USB-HS
Part numberGPIB to USB
Product typeUSB-C Power Adapter
Product colorBlue
Size & build
Product weight400G
In the box
Units per package1
In the boxUsb cable

Questions about this item

Should I choose the blue 400G GPIB-USB-HS adapter or is there another version listed?

Only the blue 400G GPIB-USB-HS model is offered in this listing.

What does the IEEE 488 rating mean when the adapter is connected to my instrument?

It confirms the adapter implements the IEEE 488 standard so it can control GPIB instruments over USB.

Which USB interface does the GPIB-USB-HS use and what speed does that cap the transfer at?

The adapter uses a USB-C connection; the practical throughput is limited by the USB-C port on your host.

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