What is SCPI

SCPI (pronounced "skippy") is a common language for the remote control of programmable instruments, adopted by the test and measurement industry in 1990. 

What is a logic analyzer

The Logic Analyzer is a test instrument used for developing, debugging, and maintaining digital systems. A Logic Analyzer can show the prior events that occured at probe points when triggered by a predefined set of stimulus signals. This is important in identifying the root cause of a problem.

What is a pattern generator

A pattern generator is a digital testing device used to generate logical signals on one or more input pins at specified times. The timing intervals for some pattern generators can be as small as hundreds of picoseconds. Pattern generators are most often used in conjunction with logic anlyzers to test complex integrated circuits.

What is HP Vee

HP Vee is a visual programming language designed by Hewlett-Packard for developing scientific and engineering applications. HP Vee's visual style allows a dramatic decrease in prototyping and coding time. Programs can be written in HP Vee by simply choosing graphical icons and linking them together on the screen. HP Vee has built in functionality to easily communicate with scientific instruments either through simple graphical instrument drivers or the SCPI command language. HP Vee also supports standard programming functions, can execute PC based programs, and even supports Windows  DDE. In short, HP Vee is a simple to learn and easy to use programming language, especially suited for scientific and engineering applications concerned with data capture and analysis.

What is the POC format

The POC (print-on-change) format is a simple file format that describes the logic value changes on input and output pins versus time. It is called POC because it only prints out logic values when there is a change.

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