| abbreviation | explanation |
|---|---|
| visa | virtual instrumentation software architecture |
| gpib | general purpose interface bus (parallel bus also known as ieee488 or iec625 bus) |
| vxi-11 | standard lan protocol for remote control of measurement instruments for instrumentation |
| ate | automated test equipment |
| t&m instrument | test and measurement instrument |
| usb-tmc | test and measurement class for usb instruments. these instruments can be controlled using visa. |
| lan | local area network (also known as ethernet) |
| api | application programming interface |
| hislip | high-speed lan instrument protocol |