Differences Between GPIB Connector Types

Updated Jul 13, 2026

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Hardware

  • GPIB Connector

Issue Details

I cannot connect a GPIB cable connector to a PCIe card.
The PC chassis blocks the GPIB cable and connector to fit in properly.

 

Solution

There are multiple types of GPIB connectors and extensions from the following link.
GPIB Connector-NI

XA- 181638-01 - Connector only
XE- 182768-01 - Reverse entry Female - Female
XF- 182770-01 - Reverse entry extender Male - Female
XC- 182766-01 - Bulkhead Female - Female
XD- 182767-01 - reverse entry bulkhead Female -Female


XA
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XE
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XF
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XC
The image below is obtained from GPIB Bulkhead Dimensional Drawings - NI

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XD
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