
Section 7 SCPI Outline
7.1Outline
SCPI is a device command language defined by the SCPI consortium and is independent from the hardware.
SCPI is designed to shorten the period for development of automatic measuring instrument (ATE). For this reason, the programming environments such as the device control and data handling are made consistent.
Moreover, it is characterized by its ability to perform totally even control of devices of the same model as well as devices of different models compatible with each other that are equipped with the same functions.