Operation of the GPIB
Appendix A
GPIB-130 User Manual
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Physical and Electrical Characteristics
Devices are usually connected with a cable assembly consisting of a shielded 24 conductor cable
with both a plug and receptacle connector at each end. This design allows devices to be linked in
either a linear or a star configuration, or a combination of the two. See Figures A-1, A-2, and
A-3.
The standard connector is the Amphenol or Cinch Series 57 Microribbon or Amp Champ type.
An adapter cable using a non-standard cable and/or connector is used for special interconnection
applications.
The GPIB uses negative logic with standard TTL logic level. When DAV is true, for example, it
is a TTL low level (
≤
0.8V), and when DAV is false, it is a TTL high level (
≥
2.0V).
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5
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DIO1
DIO2
DIO3
DIO4
EOI
DAV
NRFD
NDAC
IFC
SRQ
ATN
Shield
GND (twisted with DAV)
GND (twisted with NRFD)
DIO5
DIO6
DIO7
DIO8
REN
GND (twisted with NDAC)
GND (twisted with IFC)
GND (twisted with SRQ)
GND (twisted with ATN)
Signal Ground
Figure A-1. GPIB Connector and the Signal Assignment