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Prototyping

"By using off-the-shelf hardware and LabVIEW, we were able to look at cells on the screen in approximately three months."

- Eric Nehrlich - San Francisco Industrial Software

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Prototyping is a crucial part of the design process. The ability to demonstrate and show a functioning proof of concept to managers and customers is the first step in proving out an idea or algorithm.

Using a standard PC with data acquisition hardware, you can quickly get your prototype up and running without breaking your budget. The flexibility and productivity of NI PC-based data acquisition systems have proven useful in getting prototypes working quickly, from medical devices to industrial machinery and automated test systems.


Prototyping is a crucial part of the design process. The ability to demonstrate and show a functioning proof-of-concept to managers and customers is the first step in proving out an idea.

Using a standard PC with data acquisition hardware, you can quickly get your prototype up and running without breaking your budget. The flexibility and productivity of NI PC-based data acquisition systems have proven useful in getting prototypes working quickly from medical devices to industrial machinery to automated test systems.

Preconfigured DAQ Starter Systems

Get your prototype up and running quickly with USB or PCI Express data acquisition devices.

  • Data acquisition systems with recommended software and accessories
  • Low-cost USB and PCI Express options for basic measurements
  • High-performance options for sensor measurements and faster I/O

View DAQ Starter Kits

Browse Pricing and Specifications

View the National Instruments online catalog, which features more than 300 data acquisition devices for monitoring. Select the exact DAQ device to meet your needs based on measurement type, channel count, bus, and I/O specifications.

  • Choose from popular PC buses, including wireless, USB, PCI Express, and PXI
  • Sort by I/O specifications, measurement types, and price
  • Narrow down your search by comparing similar products

Browse Product Catalog

Build Your Own DAQ System

Top 5 Advantages of PC-Based Prototyping

  • Simulate designs with virtual prototypes
  • Quickly add I/O for real-world signals
  • Reduce the cost of experimentation with COTS hardware
  • Save time by making design changes in software
  • Take proven ideas to market faster with minimal rework


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