Cleveland, Ohio – October 12, 2004 -- Keithley Instruments, Inc. (NYSE:KEI), a leader in solutions for emerging measurement needs, announces the Model KUSB-488 USB-to-GPIB Interface Adapter. The Model KUSB-488 transforms any computer with a USB port into a full-function, IEEE 488.2 controller that can control up to 14 programmable GPIB instruments.The small size and light weight of the Model KUSB-488 makes it ideal for portable applications using a laptop computer or applications in desktop computers where I/O slots are scarce or non-existent and where several USB ports are available.
The Model KUSB-488 works with Windows 2000/XP/Me/98 computers with a USB port, is USB 2.0 compatible, and has an IEEE data transfer rate of 880 kbytes/sec. The Model KUSB-488 has a built-in 2-meter USB cable that supplies power, eliminating the need for external power sources.The Model KUSB-488 is compatible with Visual Studio and Visual Studio.NET, including Visual C#, LabVIEW, LabWindows, Microsoft Excel VBA, Delphi, and TestPoint.
The Model KUSB-488 is IEEE-488.1- and IEEE 488.2-compatible. Connectors are IEEE-488 standard 24-pin and USB standard series-B plug. Power comes from the USB connection with a maximum power consumption of 200mA.
The Model KUSB-488 measures 4.2 inches by 2.6 inches by 1.0 inch, is CE compliant, and has external USB Configured and USB Active indicators.
Operating temperature range is 0oC to 55oC with relative humidity from 10 to 90% non-condensing.Price and availability: Retail price is $495 (US), and units come with a three-year warranty.For More Information.
For more information on Keithley's Model KUSB-488 USB-to-GPIB Interface Adapter, contact the company at:Telephone: 888-534-8453440-248-0400 FAX: 440-248-6168 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.keithley.com Address: Keithley Instruments, Inc. 28775 Aurora Road Cleveland, OH 44139-1891
