Automating Hardware Test and Measurement

Explore automated hardware testing and measurement in this conference talk from linux.conf.au 2022. Learn how to use Python to control test equipment and build custom datalogging systems. Discover the evolution of computer-controlled test interfaces, from HPIB to modern solutions. Follow along as the speaker demonstrates the creation of a system for characterizing oscillators using both commercial equipment and basic sensors. Gain insights into equipment setup, computer interfaces, project implementation, and results analysis. Perfect for those interested in hardware testing automation, Python programming for scientific applications, and open-source solutions in test and measurement.

Intro
Who are you
Automated test equipment
Commands
Common interfaces
Equipment
System equipment
Computer interface
Second interface
I2C
Limitations
SMAQ connector
Isolator
Computer interfaces
Project description
The test board
The test setup
The dining table
The code
Results
Questions