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MicroNova Uses LabVIEW FPGA for Engine Simulation
See how automotive engine testing company MicroNova used the NI LabVIEW FPGA Module to develop a compact, high-accuracy board for use in testing engines of up to 12 cylinders.
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Develop User Interfaces with New Line of HMIs for LabVIEW
You now can use the new National Instruments flat-panel touch screen, touch panel computer, and panel PC human-machine interfaces (HMIs) with NI LabVIEW to develop user interfaces. The LabVIEW Application Builder offers a rich user interface development environment with royalty-free deployment. Each touch panel interface includes a LabVIEW PDA Module deployment license.
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Use New USB Device for I²C and SPI Communication
The new NI USB-8451 interface gives you the ability to easily create programs to test, validate, and program devices such as analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) and EEPROMs using LabVIEW software. The interface works with inter-integrated circuit (I²C) and SPI communication devices. Because the interface operates on the USB bus, it offers plug-and-play setup and is ideal for use in close proximity to the system components.
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USB 2.0 for President
In a presidential election, USB 2.0 would win hands-down. USB ports are so popular on today's computing platforms that a Japanese company, Thanko, even makes USB-based coffee cup warmers and head massagers. While some companies are thinking up novelty applications for USB, many more companies are finding that the plug-and-play simplicity of USB hardware is key to improving productivity.
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Multisim 9 Enhances Simulation, Testing with LabVIEW, SignalExpress
Electronics Workbench Corporation, a National Instruments company, has released Series 9 DesignSuite. Composed of Multisim 9, Ultiboard 9, and Ultiroute 9, DesignSuite is a tightly integrated, end-to-end solution that takes electronics projects from initial concept to production.
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Development Resources
Introduction to USB Data Acquisition Device Installation and Programming
Learn how to install, configure, and program a USB data acquisition device in five minutes with this introductory video.
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Discover Distributed Intelligence – Try LabVIEW 8 Online Today!
Learn firsthand how you can be more productive with NI LabVIEW. Create virtual instruments using the fully functional evaluation of the LabVIEW 8 development environment – easily accessible from your Web browser. This interactive online tool contains hands-on exercises to guide you through the features.
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Understanding the IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol
By using the IEEE 1588 precision time protocol, you can synchronize devices on a network with submicrosecond precision. Learn more about this amazing technology that is optimized for user-administered, distributed systems; minimal use of network bandwidth; and low processing overhead.
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View the NI Analog Output Selection Guide
Make sure you are getting the right tool for your task by using the NI analog output selection guide. Choose the best output device for your application by using platform comparison and family comparison tables.
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Windowing: Optimizing FFTs Using Window Functions
Learn about windowing and how window functions minimize the effects of spectral leakage when implemented correctly. This tutorial also shows how to implement different window functions in LabVIEW.
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Events
What Have You Done with Virtual Instrumentation?
Have you done something especially unique using NI software and hardware? Submit your solution to the NIWeek 2006 Virtual Instrumentation Applications Paper Contest. The most innovative applications will be recognized at an awards luncheon during NIWeek 2006.
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Benchtop Test with LabVIEW, SignalExpress, and Instrumentation
Find out how to apply virtual instrumentation on the benchtop to improve your interactive measurement productivity. LabVIEW Express technology delivers a new interactive experience for quickly configuring and acquiring measurements using virtual instrumentation.
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Webcast: PC-Based Data Acquisition with USB Devices
See how to create measurement tasks using the DAQmx Data Acquisition Assistant. Also, learn how to use LabVIEW to create a fully functional measurement application in minutes. Featured products and technologies will include USB DAQ devices and TEDS-enabled smart sensors.
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Webcast: Designing Large-Scale Test Applications with LabVIEW 8
Learn how to manage large applications with the new features in NI LabVIEW 8. Topics covered include managing VIs and other files with the new LabVIEW Project Explorer, tracking changes to LabVIEW files using source code control, designing modular code with the new LabVIEW library, and more.
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Webcast: Advances in LabVIEW Instrument Control
Shorter development and test times can greatly improve your productivity. See how National Instruments is improving LabVIEW instrument control for both the novice and advanced user. Highlighted LabVIEW 8 technologies include the Instrument Driver Finder for faster driver downloads and the new LabVIEW "project-style" instrument driver for reduced development time.
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Product Activation Improves Software Delivery
During activation–the final step after installation–you enable product features based on what you purchased. National Instruments uses activation with many products to improve the efficiency of delivering software to customers. With activation, you can download evaluation software and activate the full-featured version once you have purchased it.
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Ensure Success with LabVIEW Skill Development Plan
To maximize your success with the LabVIEW graphical development environment, NI offers a complete LabVIEW Skill Development Plan for you to progressively build and earn recognition for your LabVIEW expertise. This plan consists of multiple levels of LabVIEW courses paired with hardware-based courses and industry-recognized certifications.
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NI Blogs and RSS Feeds Deliver Latest LabVIEW News
Weblogs, or blogs for short, are quickly becoming a popular Web communication tool. Taking advantage of this technology, several National Instruments employees have begun hosting their own blogs to share their NI product and technology expertise as well as give you insight into why and how NI products are designed.
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Example Code: How to Record NI-DAQmx Information
LabVIEW offers many ways to easily record measurements. TDM technology made it easy to add a large amount of meta-information to measurements and keep your data portable to other applications without extra overhead programming. This example shows a simple way to bundle and record NI-DAQmx information into a TDM file.
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Example Code: Saving Your Waveform Graph with Image, Color Options
This example demonstrates how to programmatically save a waveform graph using different image formats and color depths.
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