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Glossary 8
Agilent Connectivity Guide 203
instrument
A device that accepts commands and performs a test or measurement
function.
instrument driver
Software that runs on a computer to allow an application to control a
particular instrument.
Interactive IO
An Agilent application that allows you to interactively send
commands to instruments and read the results. Interactive IO is part
of the Agilent IO Libraries Suite product.
interface
A connection and communication media between devices and
controllers. Interfaces include mechanical, electrical, and protocol
connections.
interface driver
Software that communicates with an interface. The interface driver
also handles commands used to perform communications on an
interface.
interrupt
An asynchronous event that requires attention and actions that are
out of the normal flow of control of a program.
IO Control
The icon in the Windows notification area (usually the lower right
corner of your screen). The IO Control gives you access to Agilent
I/O utilities such as Connection Expert, Agilent I/O documentation,
and VISA options.