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).
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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 components meet the highest quality standards. In this blog post, we’ll take you step-by-step through the semiconductor testing process and discuss why it’s absolutely crucial.
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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 enhance functionality in your testing and measurement applications.
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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. While they share some similarities, they also have critical differences that can significantly impact your testing setup.
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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, some projects require making a choice between the two. Both LabVIEW and Python have advantages and disadvantages for different use cases, and knowing these will help you to make an informed decision for your project. Let’s dive right in!
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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 for energy but also paves the way for stable and extended mobile phone coverage across the continent.
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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, maintenance costs, and limited control options. Fortunately, the Intelligent Street Light Monitoring System (SLMS) emerged as a groundbreaking solution that addressed these issues and transformed the way we illuminate our streets.
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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 back on to celebrate achievements. This post will take a brief look at four notable collaborations between NI and other companies.
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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 and RF parameter measurement challenges, has led to incompatibility among RFID products and significant testing difficulties.
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In the world of aerospace engineering, some projects demand both ingenuity and innovation to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles. One such case involved an aging and failing beam steering controller (BSC) used in a flight-critical radar system. The task at hand was to replicate the intricate waveforms of this obsolete BSC, and time was of the essence, with just a few weeks to design and replace the critical component. In this blog post, we explore how a team of experienced engineers tackled this challenge, leveraging cutting-edge technology and a brilliant solution to achieve success.
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