LXI is the standard for Ethernet control of instrumentation. By standardizing and extending the LAN to instrumentation support, LXI simplifies the use of Ethernet based instruments for test systems, providing a low-cost, cross-platform computer interface that can be controlled at any distance.

Backward compatibility and standard connections

Ethernet I/O provides backward compatibility and standard connections. Nearly every computer today is manufactured with an integrated Ethernet interface, and networking hardware is becoming increasingly inexpensive.

Easy connect

Ethernet based instruments can be freely connected and disconnected to the test system controller - the Ethernet interface ensures connections can be "hot plugged" in the same way as GPIB systems without risking a controller malfunction. The Ethernet standard can work in noisy environments over long distances with robust error correction and re-try mechanisms.

Web-enabled for ease-of-use

LXI compliant Ethernet instruments include a standardized built-in Web interface to enable configuration and troubleshooting, as well as auto-discovery tools to minimize development time.