USB GPIB Adapters.
Modern USB and Ethernet connectivity for legacy GPIB instruments. Bridge the gap between classic test equipment and contemporary measurement systems.
GPIBee
NewUSB-C & Ethernet to GPIB, with Power over Ethernet.
Full VISA support over open protocols, plus a browser console and concurrent access from multiple PCs.
- USB-C and Ethernet, with 802.3af Power over Ethernet
- Open VXI-11, USBTMC, and Prologix-compatible protocols
- Full VISA: PyVISA, MATLAB, LabVIEW, NI-VISA, and more
- Up to 15 instruments, shared across multiple PCs
USBGpib V2
The compact, USB-only option for legacy IEEE-488 instruments.
German-engineered, reliable, and compatible with every standard VISA provider.
- Full IEEE-488.2 and USBTMC protocol compliance
- Slim 1.5 cm profile with thin USB cables
- Cross-platform: Windows, macOS, Linux, FreeBSD
- Works with LabVIEW, MATLAB, PyVISA, all VISA providers
// comparison
GPIBee vs. USBGpib V2.
Both bridge GPIB to your PC with no proprietary drivers. The GPIBee adds Ethernet, Power over Ethernet, VXI-11, a browser console, and concurrent multi-PC access; the USBGpib V2 is the compact, USB-only value option.
| Feature | GPIBee | USBGpib V2 |
|---|---|---|
| USB connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| USB speed | High Speed (480 Mbit/s) | Full Speed (12 Mbit/s) |
| Ethernet port | Built-in RJ45, with PoE | — |
| Private, isolated USB network | — | |
| Works without proprietary drivers | ||
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Standard protocols | VXI-11 (USB & Ethernet), USBTMC | USBTMC |
| Prologix-compatible protocol | — | |
| Configuration interface | Web interface + SCPI | SCPI commands only |
| GPIB console via web browser | — | |
| Multiple devices, one controller | Best-in-class via VXI-11 | Possible, not easy to use |
| Concurrent access from multiple PCs | — | |
| Service Request (SRQ) | ||
| Primary address range | 0–30 | 1–30 |
| Secondary address range | 0–30 | 0–7 |
| Adjustable controller address | 0–30 | Fixed at 0 (LinuxGPIB only) |
| T1 delay time | Adjustable, 350 ns to 2 µs | Fixed |
| Auto-discovery (LXI / mDNS / SSDP) | — |
// why modernize
Why modernize your GPIB instruments?
Legacy GPIB instruments are still worth their bench space — modern USB GPIB adapters preserve that investment while removing the friction of traditional connectivity.
// slim
Less bench clutter.
Minimal 1.5 cm depth and thin USB cabling dramatically reduce bench clutter compared to traditional "garden hose" GPIB cables.
// standards
Full standards compliance.
IEEE-488.2 and USBTMC protocol support guarantees compatibility with decades of test equipment and modern software tools.
// automation
Drops into any VISA toolchain.
Seamless integration with LabVIEW, MATLAB, PyVISA, and every standard VISA provider for modern automated test workflows.
// compatibility
Compatible with decades of instruments.
Extensively tested across instruments from leading manufacturers. Any IEEE-488.2 compliant instrument is supported.
Rohde & Schwarz
Spectrum analyzers, signal generators, network analyzers, oscilloscopes
Keysight (Agilent/HP)
Power supplies, multimeters, signal generators, network analyzers
Tektronix
Oscilloscopes, function generators, Keithley source meters
Others
Gould, Fluke, and many more legacy instruments
// strategic partnership
Authorized XyphroLabs reseller.
Binho is the official North American sales channel for XyphroLabs GPIB adapters.
Binho partners with XyphroLabs, based in Germany, to provide an official sales channel for the GPIBee and USBGpib V2 to customers in North America. As an authorized reseller, we provide access to their best-in-class test & measurement solutions that help engineers apply modern approaches to automated test benches with legacy interfaces.
Ready to modernize
your test bench?
Bridge the gap between legacy GPIB instruments and modern measurement systems, without ripping out the equipment you trust.