Written by a working designer of IEEE-488 installations, this guide covers GPIB addressing and communications, complete GPIB protocols and hardware (including the new IEEE-488.2 standard which has solved many of the user problems plaguing the GPIB in the past), programming requirements, and increasing systems performance. Includes examples of how real-world GPIB systems are designed, installed, and maintained; and nine appendices provide quick reference to IEEE-488.2 commands and queries and the electrical and mechanical specifications for IEEE-488 systems. Key Features * Written by a working designer of IEEE-488 installations, this book covers addressing and communications, protocols, hardware (including modems, expanders, and extenders), GPIB devices and functions, programming, and much more; You will discover how to * increase data acquisition and processing performance * design ''human friendly'' system interfaces * use ''Tektronix standard'' codes and formats