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Is VXIbus for your biomedical measurement problem?

J S McAlwee1, E A Bass, S T McBroom

  • 1Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, TX 78228-0510.

Biomedical Sciences Instrumentation
|January 1, 1993
PubMed
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VXIbus instruments offer advantages for bioengineering and biomedical measurements, despite potential over-specification. Their modular design ensures flexibility and future-proofing for evolving instrumentation needs.

Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Biomedical Measurement
  • Instrumentation Systems

Background:

  • VXIbus (VME eXtensions for Instrumentation) instruments are evaluated for their suitability in bioengineering and biomedical measurement.
  • Current instrumentation often relies on older standards like RS-232 and IEEE488.1/.2.
  • The need for adaptable and future-proof measurement systems is critical in rapidly advancing scientific fields.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the applicability of VXIbus based instruments for bioengineering and biomedical measurement.
  • To identify the advantages and disadvantages of VXIbus systems in this context.
  • To guide users in selecting appropriate instrumentation based on key criteria.

Main Methods:

  • Review of VXIbus specifications, including bandwidth and environmental compatibility.

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  • Comparison of VXIbus capabilities with existing instrumentation standards.
  • Analysis of VXIbus features such as instrument-on-a-card and virtual instrumentation.

    • Main Results:

    • VXIbus offers bandwidths suitable for most biological signals, though potentially exceeding requirements.
    • Environmental specifications may be more robust than necessary for typical biomedical applications, potentially increasing costs.
    • VXIbus provides superior flexibility, expandability, and resistance to obsolescence compared to traditional systems.

    Conclusions:

    • VXIbus presents significant advantages in terms of flexibility and upgradeability for biomedical instrumentation.
    • Users must carefully evaluate selection criteria like bandwidth, cost, and software support.
    • Despite potential over-specification, VXIbus offers a robust platform for future biomedical measurement needs.