DocumentCode
1410923
Title
What is virtual instrumentation?
Author
Goldberg, Harold
Author_Institution
Analogic Corp., Peabody, MA, USA
Volume
3
Issue
4
fYear
2000
fDate
12/1/2000 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
10
Lastpage
13
Abstract
A virtual instrument is composed of some specialized subunits, some general-purpose computers, some software, and a little know-how. The instrument no longer has to be in one box. Virtual instruments can be simple or very complex. Understanding the real field of virtual instrumentation is just beginning. Over the next few years, there will be a rash of subunits specifically designed for the virtual instrumentation market. These will provide the building blocks for the next generation of field instrumentation and measurement.
Keywords
virtual instrumentation; building blocks; general-purpose computers; next generation instrumentation; software; specialized subunits; virtual instrumentation; Battery charge measurement; Control systems; Electron tubes; Frequency; Instruments; Power dissipation; Reactive power; Relays; TV; Voltage;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Instrumentation & Measurement Magazine, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
1094-6969
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/5289.887453
Filename
887453
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