Calibration and maintenance of modular instrument measurement systems

Providing flexible and cost efficient performance, Modular Instruments are an attractive solution for many measurement system designers. In addition, small form factors and energy efficient designs mean a wide array of functionality is achievable in a fraction of the space required by traditional instrument solutions. However, the total cost of ownership of a test solution extends beyond the outlay for the original hardware. The paper explores the ongoing calibration and maintenance considerations of Modular Instrument measurement systems.