Date: 06/08/2010

New software from B&K for creating complex test signal waveforms

B&K Precision has developed and launched WaveXpress, a new software application for creating complex test signals, which can be transferred and reproduced on B&K arbitrary waveform generators (AWG). WaveXpress on your PC interfaces via GPIB, RS-232, or USB-and when used along with B&K Precision AWGs and DSOs- This software can also be used as educational tool.

B&K says WaveXpress users can edit waveforms downloaded directly from a B&K Precision digital storage oscilloscope (DSO), or alternatively create new waveforms from scratch without any external instruments. Once a waveform has been set up as desired, WaveXpress enables direct upload of the modified signals to a B&K AWG to stimulate circuits and systems. The software's scan feature automatically detects connected AWGs and DSOs when interfaced via USB or GPIB.

WaveXpress holds a library of noise distributions to add to the created signal. This software provides dialog settings for faster repetitive work, and features easy panning and zooming down to the individual point level. The WaveXpress PC interface supports English, French, German, Portuguese, and Spanish langauges and allows to add and modify language libraries.

More advanced users given the option to create their own program code via the open source Python programming language. B& K says WaveXpress allows any number of user-defined signal transformations through a wealth of Python libraries relevant to the scientific and engineering communities. Even with limited Python knowledge, users can automate waveform-processing tasks, or customize the software for more complex requirements.