Academic Programs

Making use of everyday PCs to illustrate the concepts of digital signal processing (DSP) techniques is possible with the power of Virtual Instrumentation. Presenting spectral analysis, octave analysis, filtering or a concept as simple as an FFT is easy with the processing, analysis and visualization capabilities of NI Software. By integrating data acquisition or instrumentation hardware with the signal processing algorithms of LabVIEW (Graphical Programming Language), LabWindows/CVI (C Development Environment), and Measurement Studio (Visual Basic and C++) you can validate hardware designs. Finally, you can use LabVIEW to communicate with Texas Instruments DSP boards and Code Composer Studio with the LabVIEW DSP Test Integration Toolkit for TI DSP.

Who is using NI products?
The following academic institutions are using National Instruments products for digital signal processing.

• Eastern Mediterranean University
• University of Denver
• ENSERG
• Worcester Polytechnic Institute
• Universidad de Concepcion
• Technological Educational Institute of Heraklion
• University of San Diego
• University of Akron
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How are NI products being used?
The following academic papers demonstrate the use of National Instruments products for digital signal processing.

• Digital Signal Processing Board Created with LabVIEW Provides Great tool for Education
• A Practical Introduction to Digital Signal Processing through Microsoft Visual C++ and LabVIEW programming
• Vehicle Transmission Error Measurement System
• Portable Laboratory for Capture, Analysis, and Playback of Infrasonic Animal Vocalizations
• Internet-Ready Power Network Analyzer for Power Quality Measurements and Monitoring
• Knowles Electronics Increases Production by Testing to the Beat of a Different Drum
• The Intel AudioScope Measurement System
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How can I integrate NI products into my curriculum?
The following resources are FREE for you to use in your curriculum. All of our curriculum resources are open so you can modify them to fit your needs.

• Measurement and Automation Experiments for Academic Labs
  • Computer Science and Engineering
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Contribute your own experiments

• Courseware
  • A Survey of Modern Computer Based Experiments
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What products should I use?
National Instruments recommends the following products for use in digital signal processing.

• LabVIEW - Graphical Development
  • LabVIEW Signal Processing Toolkit for Windows
  • LabVIEW Order Analysis Toolkit for Windows
  • LabVIEW Sound and Vibration Toolkit for Windows/MacOS
  • NI LabVIEW DSP Test Integration Toolkit for TI DSP
• DIAdem Data Analysis Software
  • DIAdem Signal Analysis Toolkit
  • DIAdem Order Analysis Toolkit
• Academic Dynamic Signal Acquisition Bundle
• NI-445x - Dynamic Signal Acquisition
• NI-455x - Dynamic Signal Analyzers
  • Real-Time Octave Analysis Software
• LabWindows/CVI - ANSI C
• Measurement Studio - Visual Basic, Visual C++
• Academic Site Licenses
• LabVIEW Student Edition

The following are recommended third party products for digital signal processing.

• Texas Instruments

How can I get training on NI products?
We offer a variety of training options to help you learn how to use National Instruments products.

• Instructor-Led Courses (25% discount for educators and students)
• Self-Paced Training CD (Also Included in Site License)
• Reference Books
  • Signal Processing and Analysis
  • Analog and Digital Electronics
  • Electronic Noise Reduction
  • LabVIEW
  • Learning with LabVIEW
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Write a book

• LabVIEW Tutorials
  • Colorado School of Mines
  • Colorado School of Mines
  • University of Sydney
  • Illinois Institute of Technology
  • University of Buffalo
  • University of Western Australia

Additional Resources for Digital Signal Processing

NI Developer Zone
Find the latest technical information and code samples, as well as discussion forums to share techniques.

• Analysis and Signal Processing
• Digital Filter
• Using Fast Fourier Transforms and Power Spectra in LabVIEW
• Fundamentals of FFT-Based Signal Analysis
• Introduction to the Frequency Domain
• Designing Filters Using the Digital Design Tools in the Signal Processing Toolkit
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Instrument Driver Network
Instrument Drivers allow you to control your instruments from LabVIEW and LabWindows/CVI.

• DSP Instruments
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Submit an Instrument Driver

Technical Support
Our technical support pages provide troubleshooting tips, example programs, manuals, and product-specific support.

• LabVIEW
• LabWindows/CVI
• Measurement Studio
• DIAdem
• Dynamic Signal Analyzer (DSA)