NI LabVIEW

A graphical programming environment for measurement, test, and control.

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Overview

NI LabVIEW is a graphical programming environment used by engineers and scientists to develop measurement, test, and control systems. It uses a visual programming language, G, to create programs in a block diagram form, which simplifies the development of complex systems and provides a more intuitive way to visualize data flow.

✨ Key Features

  • Graphical programming (G language)
  • Extensive hardware integration
  • Large libraries for data acquisition, analysis, and visualization
  • Real-time and FPGA programming capabilities
  • User interface design tools

🎯 Key Differentiators

  • Graphical programming for intuitive system design
  • Tight integration with NI's hardware ecosystem
  • Strong focus on test, measurement, and control applications

Unique Value: Provides a powerful and intuitive graphical programming environment that accelerates the development of measurement, test, and control systems, especially when using NI hardware.

🎯 Use Cases (5)

Automated test and measurement Data acquisition and logging Industrial control and automation Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation Research and development

✅ Best For

  • Development of automated test systems for a wide range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, and electronics

💡 Check With Vendor

Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:

  • Integrated circuit (IC) design
  • Web and mobile application development

🏆 Alternatives

MATLAB Python with scientific computing libraries

Offers a more integrated and streamlined solution for hardware-centric applications compared to general-purpose programming languages.

💻 Platforms

Desktop

✅ Offline Mode Available

🔌 Integrations

NI hardware (e.g., PXI, cRIO) Third-party hardware and instruments MATLAB and Simulink Python

🛟 Support Options

  • ✓ Email Support
  • ✓ Phone Support
  • ✓ Dedicated Support (Pro tier)

💰 Pricing

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Free Tier Available

✓ 45-day free trial

Free tier: Community Edition is free for non-commercial use.

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