Title :
Virtual instrumentation. When a tool isn´t really a tool but is
Author_Institution :
Banaras Hindu Univ., Varanasi, India
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;
Journal_Title :
Potentials, IEEE
