Added Simulation Drivers
We have added drivers that simulate connected devices and generate data for instrument modules. These can be used for various purposes, including:
- Testing settings without real hardware
- Trying out logics and branches in workflows
- Demonstration for presentations or training
- Debugging and troubleshooting module behavior
- Developing custom drivers by using a simulation driver as template
Available Simulation Drivers
The following simulation drivers are now available:
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Logger-Simulation_MultiMeter – Simulates current (I) and voltage (V) channels. -
Switch-Simulation_Driver – Allows setting a voltage and returning the set voltage. -
SMU-Simulation_Diode – Simulates an IV diode measurement. -
LCRmeter-Simulation_Driver – Simulates resistance and reactance for module post-processing. -
WaferProber-Simulation_Driver – Loads a pre-determined probe plan and runs the plan. -
Temperature-Simulation_Driver – Simulates a temperature sensor by setting and returning temperature values. -
Signal-Simulation_Driver – Generates signals of different types (sine, rectangular, …) and parameters (frequency, phase, …). -
Scope-Simulation_Driver – Displays either a sine/cosine signal or a signal generated by the Signal-Simulation_Driver. -
Spectrometer-Simulation_Driver – Simulates different measured spectra: background, Raman spectrum, diode. Choose different ports to vary the spectrum. -
NetworkAnalyzer-Simulation_Driver – Returns a sine signal for testing for different configurations. -
SpectrumAnalyzer-Simulation_Driver – For future use with the new SpectrumAnalyzer module.
How to Get the Simulation Drivers
You can download these drivers via the Version Manager in Tools → Modules & Devices
Also, be sure to check out the example settings to see how they can be used in practice!
Happy Simulating!
— The SweepMe! Team