National Instruments NB-DMA-8 GPIB

Product Description

National Instruments NB-DMA-8 GPIB Adapter (NuBus)

This NB-DMA-8 is a GPIB (IEEE-488) interface card designed for Apple Macintosh computers with the legacy NuBus expansion architecture. It was used to connect and control laboratory instruments like oscilloscopes, signal generators, and data loggers from a computer.

Key Specifications:

• Interface: GPIB (IEEE-488)

• Computer Bus: Apple NuBus (for Macintosh Quadra, Centris, SE/30, etc.)

• National Instruments P/N: 180515-01

• Function: Allows a vintage Macintosh to act as a GPIB controller

Applications:

• Restoring or maintaining a classic automated test system built around a Macintosh.

• Data acquisition from legacy GPIB instruments in a historical or educational context.

• Collecting vintage computer and test equipment.