Academic Programs

National Instruments LabVIEW, data acquisition, and computer-based instruments provide ideal tools for a flexible, robust, communications laboratory environment. Examples of experiments suitable for computer-based measurement and automation range from basic analog and digital modulation to sophisticated phase-locked loop systems.

Who is using NI products?
The following academic institutions are using National Instruments products for communications.

• The University of Akron
• Worcester Polytechnic Institute
• Florida Institute of Technology
• University of Maryland
• University of Texas, Austin
• Purdue University
• University of Waterloo
• Temasek Polytechnic
• University of Catania
• Bradley University
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How are NI products being used?
The following academic papers demonstrate the use of National Instruments products for communications.

• Doppler Corrections for Satellite Communications
• HF Radio Control
• LabVIEW and GPIB Automate RF Testing
• Digital Signal Processing Board Created for Education with LabVIEW Finds Time in a Commercial Instrument
• LabVIEW and DAQ Used in Iridium Call Control and Performance Interrogation
• Telecommunications Protocol Analysis Tool
• Making Bit Error Rate Measurements on ISDN Telephone Equipment Using LabVIEW
• Manufacturing Test System for MPEG2 DVB Digital Broadcast Decoders
• A Practical Introduction to Digital Signal Processing through Microsoft Visual C++ and LabVIEW Programming
• Facilitating Interdisciplinary Hands-on Learning using LabVIEW
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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
  • Electrical Engineering Experiments
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What products should I use?
National Instruments recommends the following products for use in communications.

• LabVIEW
  • LabVIEW Signal Processing Toolkit for Windows
• Dynamic Signal Acquisition and Analysis
• RF Measurement Devices
• Communications Test Systems
• Academic Data Acquisition Starter Kits
• Academic Dynamic Signal Acquisition Bundle
• Academic Site Licenses
• LabVIEW Student Edition

The following are recommended third party products for communications.

• Vernier
• RF Measurement Accessories

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
  • LabVIEW
  • Telecommunications
  • Fiber/Optical Technology
  • Image / Signal Processing
  • 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 Communications

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

• LabVIEW Advanced Signal Processing
• Telephony Parametric Testing
• Gabor Expansion - Inverse Sampled STFT
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Instrument Driver Network
Instrument Drivers allow you to control your instruments from LabVIEW and LabWindows/CVI.

• Tektronix CSA 803, Communications Signal Analyzer
• Hewlett-Packard 8920A, RF Communications Test Set
• Agilent Technologies 86100A, 86101A, 86103A, 86105A, 86106A, 86109A, 86112A, 83484A, 83491A, 83492A, 83493A , Infiniium Digital Communications Analyzer
• IFR 2945A, 2946A, 2948, Communications Service Monitors
• Rohde & Schwarz CMD60, Digital Radio Communication Tester
• Download these Instrument Drivers

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

• LabVIEW Support
• LabVIEW Toolkit Resources
• Dynamic Signal Analyzers (DSA) Support