LabVIEW 2009 Tackles Parallel System Design

The newest version of the LabVIEW graphical system design software simplifies the development challenges of parallel hardware architectures with new virtualization technology that takes advantage of multicore systems, compiler improvements, and IP that enhances FPGA design. LabVIEW 2009 lets designers deploy code to wireless sensor networks to build smarter industrial measurement and monitoring systems. It also enables testing multiple wireless standards such as WLAN, WiMAX, GPS, and MIMO systems on a single hardware platform. The design software simplifies real-time math by streamlining mathematical algorithm design and deployment to real-time hardware. Designers interested in downloading the evaluation software can visit www.ni.com/labview/whatsnew. Pricing for LabVIEW 2009 starts at $1,249. NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS, Austin, TX. (888) 280-7645.