XML driven SCPI interpreter
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| Title | XML driven SCPI interpreter |
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| Abstract | In 1990, Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments (SCPI) was defined with the IEEE 488.2 specifications.SCPI created a consistent programming model across all manufacturers and models. Today, SCPI is supported by most of themanufacturers of programmable instruments including Agilent (HP), Tektronix, Keithley, Fluke, and Racal.The power of SCPI is in its consistent, inclusive and dynamic fundamentals. SCPI is designed to be expanded with new definedcommands in the future without causing programming problems. As new instruments are introduced, the intent is to maintainprogram compatibility with existing SCPI instruments.To match the philosophy behind SCPI, a good SCPI implementation should complement its dynamism yet maintaining consistency.This paper summarizes important features of SCPI and what a configurable implementation must do to complement them. Itintroduces a Regex-XML driven hybrid implantation designed to complement extensibility, portability and maintainability that isfundamental to SCPI and standards alike. |
| Publisher | World Science Publisher |
| Date | 2012-02-25 |
| Source | 2166-2924 |
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