Agilent/Keysight 34504B

The Agilent/Keysight 34504B is a PCI GPIB interface card that enables direct connection and control of up to 14 test instruments in automated measurement systems. Operating at a maximum data transfer rate of 900 KB/s, it decouples GPIB and PCI bus transfers to optimize system performance while supporting both IEEE 488.1 and IEEE 488.2 protocols.

– Technical Specifications

• Interface Standard: IEEE 488.1 and IEEE 488.2 compliant GPIB
• Data Transfer Rate: 900 KB/s maximum
• Instrument Capacity: Up to 14 instruments via daisy-chain configuration
• Power Supply: +3.3 V or +5 V from PCI backplane
• Bus Standard: PCI rev 2.1 and PCI rev 2.2, 32-bit, universal 3.3 V/5 V slots
• Form Factor: Standard and low-profile bracket options
• Physical Dimensions: 122 mm (L) × 122 mm (W) × 22 mm (H)
• Weight: 0.091 kg

– Key Features

• Built-in I/O buffering with direct memory access (DMA) capability for optimized throughput across all GPIB configurations
• Decoupled GPIB-to-PCI transfer architecture eliminates bus contention and improves overall system performance
• Parallel polling support enables single-cycle status interrogation of up to 8 instruments
• Bracket flexibility accommodates both standard and low-profile PC chassis installations
• Plug-and-play compatible with automatic hardware detection and software configuration

– Typical Applications

• Automated test equipment (ATE) systems requiring multi-instrument control
• Data acquisition platforms for laboratory and production environments
• Instrument integration into existing Windows-based measurement systems

– Compatibility & Integration

• Operating Systems: Windows 7, 8, 10 (32-bit and 64-bit); Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, 2012, 2016 (64-bit)
• Software Requirements: Keysight IO Libraries Suite version 17.0 or later
• Installation: Plug-and-play standard compatible; requires single PCI slot