Free, multi-part series of application notes explain how to control test instruments using Linux.
Agilent's test-system experts have released a free, multi-part series of application notes designed to explain how to control test instruments using Linux. The topics covered include:
- Using Linux in Your Test Systems: Linux Basics
- Using Linux to Control LXI Instruments through VXI-11
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1. Using Linux to Control LXI Instruments through TCP Communication 2. Using Linux to Control USB Instruments
- Using Linux in Soft Real-Time Applications Agilent Technologies strongly supports the move towards standard PC I/O interfaces, particularly LAN (Ethernet) and USB.
These interfaces are supported natively by all modern operating systems, and Linux is no exception.
To view the application notes, sample software code and other resources please visit www.agilent.com/find/linux .
To sign up to receive future editions of the series please visit www.agilent.com/find/sdg_signup .

