DENVER, Colo., Sept. 8, 2006 -- The LXI Consortium is alerting test-system developers to the availability of the “LXI: Instruments and Applications” Web log (blog) hosted by Test & Measurement World magazine on its Web site.
Moderated by Chief Editor Rick Nelson, the blog can be found online at www.reed-electronics.com/tmworld/blog/1330000133.html .One key purpose of the blog is to keep readers up to date on the LAN eXtensions for Instrumentation (LXI) standard.
The site also provides a forum for visitors to ask questions or share their expertise in LXI instrumentation. Recent postings highlight several LXI-related resources, including a series of application notes and an online LXI tutorial created by UK-based www.radio-electronics.com . “We at Test & Measurement World believe it’s important to keep our readers informed about emerging standards and technologies, their benefits and limitations, and the products that conform to them,” said Nelson.
“With the emergence of LXI, we thought the blog format would be a great way to post timely information and to encourage readers to share their LXI experiences.” “The LXI Consortium applauds Rick Nelson and the magazine for creating an online forum focused on the LXI standard,” said Bob Stasonis, co-chair of the Consortium’s marketing committee. “This type of resource is a great way for system developers to learn more about LXI devices and applications as well as upcoming events. We encourage everyone interested in LXI to visit the site and contribute to the online discussions.” The blog’s first entry was posted in April 2006.
To stay abreast of new postings, interested readers can add the LXI blog to their Really Simple Syndication (RSS) newsreader.
About LXI and the LXI Consortium
LXI is the LAN-based successor to GPIB. The LXI standard goes beyond GPIB to provide additional capabilities that reduce the time it takes to set up, configure and debug test systems. LXI also helps integrators leverage the time and effort already invested in system software and architecture. The standard is managed by the LXI Consortium, a not-for-profit corporation comprised of leading test and measurement companies. The group’s goals are to develop, support and promote the LXI standard.
LXI’s flexible packaging, high-speed I/O, and prolific use of LAN address a broad range of commercial, industrial, aerospace and military applications. Additional information about LXI-compliant products as well as licensing, specifications and consortium membership is available on the website.
