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How long can a GPIB cable be and still function properly?
Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2011 11:58 am
by lgchrom
How long can a GPIB cable be and still function properly? Are there limitations?
Re: How long can a GPIB cable be and still function properly
Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2011 1:43 pm
by Consumer Products Guy
Good question. HP originally had three different lengths, designated A, B, and C. I think A was about 1 meter, B 2m, and C 3m. Or the other way around. I think you can just try it with 2 connected for additional length.
Re: How long can a GPIB cable be and still function properly
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 6:23 am
by H.Thomas
Re: How long can a GPIB cable be and still function properly
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 4:00 pm
by unmgvar
another aspect also is the amount of connected cables together
i know that for USB, not more than 5 connections should be made in serial for proper power and com transfer
Re: How long can a GPIB cable be and still function properly
Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 10:43 am
by Csaba
Hi,
I have used 2 X 5 m cable in series without problems.
For longer distances, you can use costly fiber optical extenders.