1. PURSUE Project PP-105-01S Enhancement of the EECE Introductory Laboratories Through LabVIEW Data Acquisition System Presented by Michael J. Elyea

2. Introduction EECE lab needs modernization LabVIEW as the centerpiece of upgrade Investigate LabVIEW in industry and schools Define equipment needs Propose options for lab upgrade

3. What is LabVIEW? Flexible software which allows: –Control/Data acquisition of remote instruments –Creation of virtual instrumentation –Test sequencing –Process control –Becoming the industry standard

4. LabVIEW in Industry Some industries segments using LabVIEW –Defense aerospace –Semiconductor manufacturing –Biomedical Common uses –Research and development –Production testing –Chemical analysis

5. LabVIEW in Industry Sample of those using LabVIEW –CTS Wireless Components –Honeywell –Intel –Los Alamos National Laboratory –Motorola –Philips –Sandia National Laboratory

6. LabVIEW in Education Now common in engineering programs –Mechanical engineering Beam deflection Vibration analysis –Electrical engineering Introductory programming labs Component characterization Circuit response Process control

7. LabVIEW in Education Sample of schools using LabVIEW –Duke University –University of Minnesota –University of Pennsylvania –University of Sydney –University of Toronto –Tufts University –University of New Mexico

8. EECE Laboratory Today Tektronix test stations –Six stations for EECE 206; six for EECE 327 –All equipment 10-15 years old –Limited ability to control via computer –Equipment no longer supported by manufacturer

9. Current Laboratory Equipment

12. Recent Upgrade by SIPI Needed modern equipment for electronics program Gained feedback from local industry Required physical instruments LabVIEW integrated into upgrade

15. Laboratory Equipment Needs New test stations –Hardware Test equipment controllable via local or PC High quality Common to industry –Software LabVIEW implementation Instrument drivers

16. Options = $525

17. Options = $1225

18. Options = $4125

19. Options = $6995/$7695

20. Observations Internal PC instrumentation good but lacks hands-on control Less costly than adding external equipment Same functionality as more costly option Instrumentation limited by PC bus slots

21. Observations Purchase of new physical equipment expensive With physical equipment, students get hands-on and LabVIEW experience Security issues with physical equipment

22. Recommendations If budget allows, purchase physical instrumentation and LabVIEW package Consider both types of stations to save money: –PC instrumentation option –Physical instrumentation

23. Conclusion EECE lab must be upgraded LabVIEW is pervasive in industry and academia LabVIEW provides a flexible platform for electronics testing Several viable upgrade options exist Options can be combined for cost savings

24. Acknowlegements Eric Boysen – NM LabVIEW Users Group Dr. John Panitz – UNM Physics Department Dean Pershall – SIPI National Instruments - Technical Sales Tektronix – Technical Support Group Countless others who endured my questions