DocumentCode
1081128
Title
Virtual instrumentation. When a tool isn´t really a tool but is
Author
Pal, G.
Author_Institution
Banaras Hindu Univ., Varanasi, India
Volume
13
Issue
1
fYear
1994
Firstpage
20
Lastpage
21
Abstract
A virtual instrument (VI) is an instrument whose general function and capabilities are determined by software. The reasons for having the VI concept are discussed as are the advantages of VIs. The author concludes by considering VI products and their future.<>
Keywords
computerised instrumentation; digital simulation; display instrumentation; VI products; virtual instrument; Application software; Computer applications; Computer numerical control; Displays; Hardware; Instruments; Mice; Packaging; Power supplies; Surge protection;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Potentials, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0278-6648
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/45.283856
Filename
283856
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