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November 18, 2008
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Build Your Own I/O for LabVIEW FPGA with NI FlexRIO   Reduce Switching Costs in Automated Test Systems
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Learn about new NI FlexRIO hardware for PXI, which combines the same powerful LabVIEW FPGA technology found in other NI hardware targets and an open, user-customizable front end.

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  See how to use solid-state relays and field-effect transistor switches to minimize switch system costs, reduce test times, and eliminate the need for frequent switching component replacement.

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Development Resources

What’s New in LabVIEW for ARM Microcontrollers
Learn about new features in the LabVIEW Embedded Module for ARM Microcontrollers, such as a Tier 1 target, support for CAN, and preset build configurations that improve your experience.
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NI FlexRIO Frequently Asked Questions
Explore some of the frequently asked questions about the new NI FlexRIO product family, including questions about components and how to use NI FlexRIO with the LabVIEW FPGA Module.
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NI High-Speed Digitizers Optimized for Automated Test
Learn how the NI 515x series digitizers deliver high data throughput, tight synchronization between channels, and ease of integration with other types of instrumentation.
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Best Practices for Mechatronics-Based Machine Design
Find everything you need to know about designing machines using mechatronics in this comprehensive, downloadable guide.
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Demo: NI CompactDAQ Virtual Tour
View this four-minute demo to explore NI CompactDAQ, which provides the plug-and-play simplicity of USB to sensor and electrical measurements on the benchtop, in the field, and on the production line.
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New Products and Technologies

NI LabWindows™/CVI 9.0 Addresses Memory Management in C
The latest version of LabWindows/CVI includes an integrated tool to locate potential resource leaks that can decrease system performance over time, as well as an improved compiler and debugger and new features for real-time systems to deliver application reliability.
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NI Introduces Industry's Highest-Performing VXI Embedded Controller
The new NI VXIpc-882, a two-slot VXI embedded controller featuring the Intel Core 2 Duo processor T7400, delivers much faster processing capabilities than typical single-core controllers.
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High-Speed, Jitter-Free Communication for Advanced Control
Learn about the new, high-performance NI 9144 eight-slot expansion chassis, which delivers deterministic expansion I/O for applications such as distributed control, machine building, and hardware in the loop.
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New Wireless DAQ, PXI Express Modules for Sound and Vibration Applications
Read how new wireless data acquisition and PXI Express modules for sound and vibration applications provide improved wireless capabilities and acquire more data faster than before.
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NI Lookout 6.2 Adds Connectivity to Most PLCs
Discover new features in Lookout 6.2, the latest version of the Web-enabled human machine interface (HMI) and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) software, including integration with OPC servers and a client connection monitoring window.
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Webcasts and Events

Join an NI User Group
Want to share information and network with colleagues? Join either a physical or virtual National Instruments user group to interact with peers and discuss measurement and automation applications with colleagues in your area.
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Webcast: Take Advantage of Xilinx Virtex-5 FPGAs with LabVIEW
Learn how you can use the LabVIEW FPGA Module to take advantage of features in the new Xilinx Virtex-5 FPGA architecture, such as higher speed, lower power, and optimized logic utilization.
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Webcast: Creating Environmentally Friendly Products and Technologies
Learn about technologies including high-speed and high-resolution measurements and advanced analysis and signal processing that help you meet today’s environmental challenges.
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Webcast: Optimize Wi-Fi Network Performance for Wireless Data Acquisition
See how to optimize IEEE 802.11 networks for the best Wi-Fi data acquisition performance, including sampling rates (data throughput) and transmission range.
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Community News
Volunteer with the FIRST Robotics Competition
Share your LabVIEW expertise with tomorrow’s engineers by volunteering to help with the FIRST Robotics Competition. You can share your knowledge online, attend a training session, or mentor a team.
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IP Corner
IP Corner:  Customize Your DAQ Device
See how you can use the LabVIEW FPGA module to create a custom hardware personality without any prior background or expertise in low-level hardware design.

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