VISA Shared Components

VISA Shared Components is a software package developed by IVI Foundation Inc. that provides a shared library of functions for interfacing with test and measurement instruments using VISA (Virtual Instrument Software Architecture) standard. It is designed for use with programming languages such as C, C++, and Visual Basic and supports various operating systems including Windows and Linux.

The VISA Shared Components package includes a number of useful functions such as instrument identification, communication configuration, and error handling. It allows users to easily access a wide range of instruments and provides a consistent interface for communication regardless of the instrument manufacturer.

The package also includes a set of example programs that demonstrate how to use the library functions to control instruments. These examples can serve as a starting point for developers who are new to using VISA shared components in their programming projects.

• Supported Operating Systems: Windows, Linux
• Supported Programming Languages: C, C++, Visual Basic
• Features:
• • Instrument identification
  • Communication configuration
  • Error handling
• Example Programs: Included

VISA Shared Components by IVI Foundation Inc. is an essential tool for developers working in test and measurement applications, providing a reliable and efficient means of communication with various instruments across multiple platforms.