# GPIB-USB Controller

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** BOB-00549 · **Brand:** [Sparkfun](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/sparkfun-australia)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/gpib-usb-controller.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/gpib-usb-controller.html.md))

Use this unique device to download data and control GPIB bus enabled oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, function generators, power supplies, and any other GPIB instrument seamlessly through USB!

## Pricing

- **Price:** $569.95 (inc GST) — $518.14 AUD, exc GST
- **Quantity discounts:** 5+ $502.59 (exc GST) · 25+ $492.23 (exc GST) · 100+ $471.50 (exc GST)

## Availability & dispatch

- Out of stock — the product page offers email notification when it returns.

## Description

Use this unique device to download data and control GPIB bus enabled oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, function generators, power supplies, and any other GPIB instrument seamlessly through USB!

**Features:**

- Drivers for Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista/Win7, Mac OS-8/9/X, Linux
- Support for multiple devices
- Driver provides virtual serial port to send and receive data
- Powered by USB; no power supply needed
- No GPIB cable needed; controller plugs on to instrument
- All software configuration. No DIP switches
- USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 compatible
- Standard USB (B) and IEEE 488 (Male) connectors
 
 Powered over USB - no external power required. Based on the popular FTDI USB Chip - **FT245R**. Drivers are currently available for most platforms including:

- Win 98, 2000, ME, XP, Vista, Win 7
- Apple OS-8, OS-9, OS-X
- Linux >2.4.0 - Drivers Built In
- Free BSD - Drivers Built In
 
**Dimensions:** 3x2.5x0.9"

**Documents:**

- GPIB to USB Directions

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/g/p/gpib-usb_controller__bob-00549__01.jpg)