National Instruments Labview: An Overview

About National Instruments

National Instruments (NI) is a US-based company headquartered in Austin, Texas. Its primary focus is developing software for various applications, including test automation and instrumentation control.

NI builds libraries for vector signal generation and analysis, supporting cutting-edge technologies such as WiMAX, WLAN, Zigbee, and more. A significant advantage of choosing National Instruments products is the global support network they offer, with NI offices located worldwide.

They offer a diverse range of software products, including Labview, PXI, DAQ, VXI, TestStand, Multisim, Measurement Studio, and LabWindows/CVI. NI also designs and manufactures PXI-based RF Vector Signal Generators (VSG) and RF Vector Signal Analyzers (VSA).

Their hardware product line includes devices such as USB-6008, cDAQ-9188, cRIO-9074, GPIB-USB-HS, NI9237, and NI9205.

About Labview

Labview is a graphical programming language predominantly used in test automation and instrument control applications. It is also used for testing and measuring various wireless devices in compliance with IEEE standards such as WLAN, WiMAX, and Zigbee.

For more information on Labview, please refer to the following tutorials and links.

Tutorial: Labview Programming Basics

This Labview programming language tutorial covers Labview basics, data types supported, and example implementations using Labview programming.

Labview Download

The latest version of Labview software can be downloaded from the National Instruments website: https://www.ni.com/downloads/products/