PC Based Instrumentation and Control is a guide to implementing computer control, instrumentation and data acquisition using a standard PC and some of the more traditional computer languages.
Numerous examples of configurations and working circuits, as well as representative software, make this a practical, hands-on guide to implementing PC-based testing and calibration systems and increasing efficiency without compromising quality or reliability. Guidance is given on modifying the circuits and software routines to meet the reader's specific needs.
The third edition includes updated coverage of PC hardware and bus systems, a new chapter on virtual instruments and an introduction to programming and software development in a modern 32-bit environment. Additional examples have been included, with source code and executables available for download from the companion website www.key2control.com.

Chapter 1 The PC; Chapter 2 PC expansion bus systems; Chapter 3 Using the command line interface; Chapter 4 Programming; Chapter 5 Assembly language programming; Chapter 6 BASIC programming; Chapter 7 C and C++ programming; Chapter 8 The IEEE-488 bus; Chapter 9 Interfacing; Chapter 10 Software packages; Chapter 11 Virtual instruments; Chapter 12 Applications; Chapter 13 Reliability and fault-finding;