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NI PCI-8232

Combination GPIB Controller and Gigabit Ethernet Port

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  • NI-488.2 driver software for Windows
  • Maximum transfer rates up to 7.8 MB/s using HS488
  • Complete IEEE 488.2 compatibility
  • Compatibility with 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX
  • Gigabit Ethernet interface with transfer rates up to 1000 Mbits/s (1000BASE-T)
Data Sheet


The NI PCI-8232 board is a high-performance Gigabit Ethernet interface for PCI based on the Intel 82540EM Gigabit Ethernet controller. It adds an IEEE 488 interface within the single-slot PCI board, saving a slot in your PC. The 1000 Mbits/s Gigabit Ethernet provides a substantial performance increase over 100 Mbits/s Fast Ethernet while remaining completely compatible with 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet networks.

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Specifications Documents

Specifications Summary

General
Product Name PCI-8232
Product Family GPIB
Form Factor PCI
Part Number 778743-01 , 778742-01
Operating System/Target Windows
LabVIEW RT Support No
Voltage 5 VDC
Current 880 mA
Source Internally Powered
GPIB Standard Compatibility HS488 , IEEE 488.1 , IEEE 488 , IEEE 488.2
Ethernet Compatibility 10BaseT , 100BaseT , 1000BaseT
Onboard GPIB Analyzer No
Onboard GPIB ASIC Chip TNT5004
Port Information
Number of Ports 1
Max Baud Rate (IEEE 488.1) 1.5 MB/s
Max Baud Rate (HS488) 7.7 MB/s
Max Cable Length 4 m
I/O FIFO Buffer Size 64 B , 32 B
Max Device Connections / Port 14
Physical Specifications
Length 13.3 cm
Width 10.7 cm
I/O Connector 24-pin IEEE 488
Minimum Operating Temperature 0 °C
Maximum Operating Temperature 55 °C

NI PCI-8232 Complete Package

Each NI PCI-8232 requires:
1 Cable NI PCI-8232 Software

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NI PCI-8232 and Accessories

Hardware Subtotal: $ 897
NI PCI-8232 - 778742-01 Qty $ 800 each
Required Accessories
Cable - Shielded
X2 GPIB Cable (2m) - 763061-02
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You need software to interface with your hardware and to collect, analyze, present, and store your measurements. This board is compatible with a variety of programming languages, including LabVIEW, C/C++, Visual Basic, and .NET. LabVIEW provides the easiest integration with all of your NI hardware and is recommended to maximize your hardware investment.

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Extended Warranties

National Instruments designs and manufactures all products to minimize failures, however unexpected failures can still occur. Extended warranties provide a fixed economical price at the time of system purchase, covering any repair costs for up to three years. In addition, they offer the following benefits:

  • Significant cost savings compared to individual repair incidents
  • Fault location, diagnostics, and repair by NI any time the system product fails
  • All parts and labor costs covered as well as any adjustments needed to restore the hardware to manufacturing specifications

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