Keysight / Agilent / HP 82324 HPIB High Performance Measurement Coprocessor

The Keysight/Agilent/HP 82324 HPIB High Performance Measurement Coprocessor is a plug-in card for compatible HP computers that delivers accelerated calculation and instrument control performance in test and measurement workstations. Built around a 32-bit MC68030 processor with MC68882 floating-point coprocessor, the 82324 leverages proven design elements from the HP 9000 Model 332 to provide increased speed, improved HPIB throughput, and Direct Memory Access (DMA) for enhanced system bandwidth. The card installs in an ISA slot and interfaces via HPIB (IEEE-488) and 24-pin parallel port connectors, operating under DOS with HP BASIC programming support.

## Technical Specifications

• Processor: MC68030 32-bit microprocessor
• Floating-point coprocessor: MC68882
• Primary interface: HPIB (IEEE-488)
• Secondary interface: 24-pin female parallel port
• Hardware configuration: Selectable primary/secondary addressing and system controller status via configuration switch
• Default primary address: 250h (reconfigurable to 280h)
• Form factor: ISA slot plug-in card
• Power supply: Host computer supplied

## Key Features

• Direct Memory Access (DMA) support for optimized system throughput
• Configurable HPIB addressing for multi-instrument networks
• MC68882 floating-point unit socket (may ship empty, user-installable)
• Hardware configuration switch for flexible deployment scenarios
• DOS environment operation with HP BASIC compatibility

## Typical Applications

• Automated test equipment (ATE) control and data acquisition
• HPIB/IEEE-488 instrument communication and coordination
• High-speed measurement computation and signal processing
• Multi-instrument test station management

## Compatibility & Integration

Designed for HP Vectra and compatible PC platforms. Requires DOS drivers and HP BASIC interpreter. Unique HP keyboard command sets may benefit from dedicated keyboard overlays during operation.