SIGNOR: a tool for visualization of concepts of system and signal theory

Abstract

A tool called SIGNOR, which was developed as a visual signal processing package for a course in signals and systems theory for graduate students, is described. The tool incorporates a generic visual programming environment with a generalized method of interfacing. In the current version of SIGNOR the authors achieve real-time responses for 16-bit samples and up to 40-kHz read/write operations. The generic character of the setup enables the students to easily incorporate their own procedures within the tool. This combination makes SIGNOR a very successful tool.<>