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The concept of virtual instrumentation is, an engineer can use software running on a
computer combined with instrumentation hardware to define a custom, built-to-order test
and measurement solution.
1.Software
The heart of any virtual instrument is flexible software. Every virtual instrument is built
on this flexible and powerful software.
Innovative engineer or scientist will apply his domain expertise to customize the
measurement and control application as per the requirement.
With such software, engineers and scientists can interface with real-world signals;
analyze data for meaningful information, and share results and applications.
www.sundaramurthy.in sundar@pec.edu
Department of EIE Pondicherry Engineering College
2.Modular I/O
The second virtual instrumentation component is the modular I/O for measurements that
require higher performance, resolution, or speeds.
Advanced Modular Instrument hardware use the latest I/O and data processing
technologies, including Analog to Digital Converters (ADC), Digital to Analog
Converters, Filed Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), and PC busses to provide high
resolution and throughput for measurements .
3.Computing Platform
This element delivers virtual instrumentation on a long-term technology base that scales
with the high investments made in processors, buses, and more.
Together, these components empower engineers and scientists world over to create
their own solutions with virtual instrumentation.
Having influenced millions of test and automation professionals, today it is winning over
experts in the control and design domains.
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