Instrument Software Format
General Information
| Title | ISF File Extension |
| Extension | .isf |
| Full Form | Instrument Software Format |
| File Type | Binary Data File |
| Developer | Tektronix |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store waveforms |
| Additional Functions | Preserve instrument settings |
| Features | Binary format, Proprietary |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High precision |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | By software |
Use Cases
| Data Analysis | Yes |
| Research | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low risk |
| Best Practices | Data verification |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Unknown |
| Latest Version | Dependent on instrument |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .wfm, .csv, .txt |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Tektronix OpenChoice |
Free | Windows |
| ISF File Converter |
Free | Varies |
| MATLAB |
Paid | Windows, Mac, Linux |