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    October 10, 2023
    Using FlexRIO and LabVIEW to Ensure the Safety of Nuclear Waste Containers

    Imagine being tasked with ensuring the safety of highly radioactive nuclear waste containers not for decades or centuries, but for a staggering 10,000 years. Together with the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority, Finland-based company ProtoRhino faced...

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    October 5, 2023
    Calculating Strain from Load with NI CompactDAQ Test Equipment

    Strain is a critical parameter in various test and measurement applications, offering insights into how materials and structures deform under the influence of applied loads. In this blog post, we will explore how to calculate...

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    September 28, 2023
    What is the PXI Specification Standard?

    To meet the precision and reliability demands of test and measurement, the PXI Systems Alliance (PXISA) created the PXI specification standards. These technical requirements, maintained by PXISA, define the mechanical, electrical, and functional characteristics of PXI systems and modules....

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    September 21, 2023
    Does NASA Use LabVIEW?

    In the high-stakes world of aerospace propulsion testing, precision and reliability are paramount. To meet these critical demands, NASA relies on a powerful LabVIEW–based software application called the NASA Data Acquisition System (NDAS). NDAS stands as a versatile...

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    September 12, 2023
    Why Testing is Essential for Semiconductor Manufacturing

    Semiconductors, the tiny powerhouses at the core of our modern electronics, undergo a rigorous journey before they make their way into our devices. The testing process in semiconductor design is vital, ensuring that these minuscule...

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    September 7, 2023
    Understanding the Prefixes and Suffixes of NI Accessory Models

    When working with NI equipment for data acquisition and signal conditioning, understanding the nomenclature of accessory models can be essential. The wide range of accessories manufactured by NI are designed to both facilitate connections and...

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    September 5, 2023
    What is the Difference Between PXI and PXIe?

    Listen to this post here ^ In the world of test and measurement, precision and flexibility are paramount. Two prominent modular instrumentation platforms, PXI (PCI eXtensions for Instrumentation) and PXIe (PXI Express), have been developed to meet these needs....

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    August 29, 2023
    LabVIEW vs. Python: Pros and Cons for Your Test Automation Project

    Listen Here: In a previous blog post, we discussed the NI webinar that outlined the benefits of LabVIEW and Python working together. While integrating these programming languages and using them in tandem can be incredibly successful,...

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    August 10, 2023
    Case Study: A Green Energy Breakthrough for Mobile Phone Coverage

    In the heart of Africa’s rural landscapes, where access to reliable electricity is a constant struggle, a game-changing solution has emerged to power mobile phone base stations. This innovation not only addresses the critical need...

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    August 3, 2023
    The Intelligent Street Light Monitoring System

    Street lighting plays a crucial role in modern society, ensuring safety and security while illuminating our roads and pathways. However, traditional street lighting systems come with their fair share of challenges- including high energy consumption,...

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    July 27, 2023
    NI: A History of Collaboration and Innovation

    For decades, NI has joined forces with various companies and organizations to achieve shared goals and spur technological innovation forward. While their collaborative efforts with innovative powerhouses such as NASA are well known, they are worth looking...

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    July 26, 2023
    Developing a Multi-Protocol UHF RFID Test Platform

    Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology has transformed the way we interact with objects and data, enabling automatic identification and data retrieval. However, the complexity of Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) technology, coupled with a multitude of standards...

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