LXI addresses aircraft flight control system simulation test

The increase for requirements in reusability and flexibility has created new challenge in the development of aircraft flight control system simulation test. Incorporating LXI devices as a part of a system not only can provide an additional level of flexibility and capability for the specific application, but also can support custom requirements with minimal cost and testing time. This paper describes our research and development efforts in the application of LXI devices in aircraft flight control system simulation test, the paper specifies the measurement and test system hardware architecture and software architecture. The Interchangeable Virtual Instruments (IVI) tools and architectural elements enable user to develop software systems that is independent of the underlying instruments. The paper also described how IVI drivers and associated IVI shared components are used to develop a system. An example program using instruments based on LXI to acquisition data is presented.