First-semester UT freshmen learn about LabVIEW, Multisim, and NI myDAQ in their first electrical engineering course. Eleven of the 12 labs they perform feature a LabVIEW component, and all complement the DC circuit analysis course. Work progresses from simple circuits such as voltage dividers to more complex concepts like Thevenin equivalent circuits and op-amps. Students also complete one high-level lab (an audio equalizer) to demonstrate the more powerful processing capabilities of embedded processors.
Gary Hallock, The University of Texas
