National Instruments introduces Multisim 12.0 with specialised editions for circuit design and electronics education. Multisim 12.0 Professional Edition is based on industry-standard SPICE simulation and optimised for usability. Engineers can improve design performance to fit their applications by minimising errors and prototype iterations with Multisim simulation tools that include both customisable analyses developed in NI LabVIEW graphical sys...

National Instruments has announced early access support for testing next-generation 802.11ac WLAN chipsets and devices. This announcement exemplifies how NI’s modular, software-defined wireless test platform continually expands to address the latest cellular and wireless connectivity standards including 802.11ac.

Registration is now open for National Instruments UK & Ireland 7-part RF Measurements Webcast Series that will explore the fundamentals of making RF measurements and focus on technique, best practices and increasing productivity with the industry’s latest tools.

National Instruments has introduced two system expansion options for creating multichassis PXI Express systems. The NI PXIe-8364 and NI PXIe-8374 are the first NI PXI Express remote control modules that make it possible for engineers to directly interface multiple PXI Express chassis to a single host computer using any expansion topology, without requiring complex custom solutions. The modules’ simplified interconnectivity and industry-standard...

National Instruments has announced a new version of the NI CompactRIO Module Development Kit (MDK) and the introduction of the RIO Mezzanine Card (RMC) specification for NI Single-Board RIO. These additions expand the options for adding specialised or custom I/O to packaged and board-level embedded control and monitoring systems. With these technologies, system integrators and OEMs can now fully integrate custom electronics with the proven and re...

National Instruments has introduced two system expansion options for creating multichassis PXI Express systems. The NI PXIe-8364 and NI PXIe-8374 are the first NI PXI Express remote control modules that make it possible for engineers to directly interface multiple PXI Express chassis to a single host computer using any expansion topology, without requiring complex custom solutions. The modules’ simplified interconnectivity and industry-standard...

Learn why the NI PXI dynamic signal analyzers are an ideal instrument for manufacturing, field and lab test. A quick overview of the specifications and what they mean for your acoustic and vibration test is followed up by a demonstration of the flexibility that software defined NI DSA devices provide.

National Instruments has introduced the C Series NI 9861 CAN interface and NI 9866 LIN interface, the newest modules in the NI-XNET family of products and the first low-speed CAN and LIN modules that integrate with the entire NI CompactDAQ platform. As part of the NI-XNET family, the new modules provide engineers with productivity advantages such as hardware-accelerated messaging and onboard processing. The single-port, low-speed C Series NI 9861...

National Instruments has introduced eight new relay cards that expand its NI SwitchBlock line of high-density switching solutions for PXI systems. The new cards offer additional simultaneous connections and new differential measurement capabilities for high-channel-count switching applications. Engineers can choose from the expanded selection of NI SwitchBlock cards to create a custom matrix of relays that meets their specific requirements. Desig...

National Instruments has announced the latest version of its NI Sound and Vibration Measurement Suite software, which provides a comprehensive collection of analysis and signal processing tools for noise, vibration and harshness testing, machine condition monitoring and audio test applications. Engineers can use the suite as stand-alone software or combine it with NI hardware and NI LabVIEW system design software to greatly simplify test system d...

National Instruments has introduced the Watchdog Agent Prognostics Toolkit for NI LabVIEW system design software, which expands the capabilities of LabVIEW in machine prognostics and health management applications. The toolkit is a product of collaboration between NI and the National Science Foundation’s Industry/University Cooperative Research Center on Intelligent Maintenance Systems at the University of Cincinnati. It is ideal for serving en...

National Instruments has introduced two new additions to its popular NI reconfigurable I/O (RIO) technology including a reconfigurable Camera Link frame grabber for demanding embedded vision applications and a motion module for the NI CompactRIO platform. The NI PCIe-1473R frame grabber is a PC-based embedded vision board that combines field-programmable gate array (FPGA) technology with a Camera Link interface to help engineers create high-perfo...

National Instruments has announced it is expanding its NI Smart Camera family of products by introducing seven new models, including colour and high-resolution options. The new NI 177x Smart Cameras feature a 1.6 GHz Intel Atom processor for increased processing power and an IP67 rating to protect the hardware from dust and water, making the cameras ideal for industrial inspection applications that require high-performance in a rugged form factor...

National Instruments announced that it will demonstrate a complete PXI-based solution for RF power amplifier (PA) validation and production test at European Microwave Week (booth 517) in Manchester, England. The PXI solution exemplifies the NI commitment to meeting engineers’ needs for fast, efficient and accurate test and measurement solutions. It also comes at a time when, according to Frost & Sullivan, a leading global market research firm, ...

National Instruments has released NI VeriStand 2011, the latest version of its configuration-based software environment for creating real-time testing and simulation applications including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulators and test cells. The intuitive, open software interface helps engineers achieve superior system flexibility while decreasing test development time. The new version includes a real-time stimulus profile tool that greatly expa...

National Instruments announced the 18 recipients of the company’s Global Supplier Awards for 2011. NI presented the awards to suppliers who, through their commitment to excellence, continuous improvement and innovative practices, delivered excellent performance within the NI global supply chain.

National Instruments have announced the NI Measurement Studio 2010 Service Pack software upgrade for increased dependability. The release, which addresses 15 improvements to Measurement Studio 2010, is an exclusive update for members of the NI Standard Service and Volume License

National Instruments has announced the LabWindows/CVI 2010 Service Pack 1 for increased stability and reliability. LabWindows/CVI is ideal for ANSI C programmers in the test, measurement and control industries who are developing software to interface with hardware for collecting, analyzing and presenting data or controlling instruments.

In this demo, the Phase Matrix PXI modules are shown in combination with the NI PXIe-5663 vector signal analyzer to extend the frequency range of our signal analyis capabilities to 26.5 GHz. Also shown in this demonstration is the Phase Matrix QuickSyn synthesizer; a low phase noise, fast tuning synthesizer that extends to 20 GHz.

National Instruments had announced new 1-slot NI CompactDAQ chassis that support wireless, USB and Ethernet buses, giving engineers and scientists the portability of a data logger with the performance and flexibility of modular measurements. The NI cDAQ-9191, cDAQ-9181 and cDAQ-9171 chassis support all NI C Series modules for the NI CompactDAQ platform and can be used in conjunction with the existing 4- and 8-slot chassis. With modules designed f...