NI Delivers New Family of Data Acquisition Devices with Integrated Signal Conditioning.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 22, 2003

PXI Modules and LabVIEW Reduce Costs 46 Percent on High-Performance,

Low-Channel-Count Measurements

National Instruments (Nasdaq:NATI) today announced the PXI-4204 and PXI-4220, the first two products in the new SC Series of data acquisition (DAQ) devices with integrated signal conditioning. The new SC Series seamlessly integrates with LabVIEW 7 Express, making it faster and easier to acquire and analyze high-voltage and high-speed strain with 16-bit measurement accuracy.

Each device in the new SC Series integrates measurement-specific signal conditioning onto a 16-bit PXI data acquisition module and provides simultaneous sampling at rates up to 200 kS/s. Engineers and scientists can reduce development time and save space by connecting signals or sensors directly to these data acquisition modules, eliminating the need for external, front-end signal conditioning.

The PXI-4220 module is designed for structural test and aerospace applications, including high-speed strain, load and pressure measurements. The 100 V input range of the PXI-4204 module makes it ideal for high-voltage applications, such as 14 and 42 V automotive measurements.

In addition to providing new measurement capabilities in an integrated platform, these two PXI DAQ modules also deliver a lower price point than traditional systems for low-channel-count applications. For eight-channel solutions, SC Series devices provide a cost savings of up to 46 percent over NI and other leading market solutions, such as an E Series DAQ device connected to NI SCXI signal conditioning. NI SCXI signal conditioning is ideal for applications requiring additional sensor inputs or higher channel counts. The PXI-4204 and PXI-4220 modules also utilize the PXI bus, so you can synchronize timing and triggering signals between multiple devices.

About National Instruments

National Instruments (www.ni.com) is a technology pioneer and leader in virtual instrumentation -- a revolutionary concept that has changed the way engineers and scientists approach measurement and automation. Leveraging the PC and its related technologies, virtual instrumentation increases productivity and lowers costs for customers worldwide through easy-to-integrate software, such as the NI LabVIEW graphical development environment, and modular hardware, such as PXI modules for data acquisition, instrument control and machine vision. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, NI has more than 3,000 employees and direct operations in 40 countries. In 2002, the company sold products to more than 25,000 different companies in more than 80 countries around the world. For the past four consecutive years, FORTUNE magazine has named NI one of the 100 best companies to work for in America. Readers may obtain investment information from the company's investor relations department at 512-683-5090, by sending e-mail to [e-mail] or on the Web at http://ni.com/nati.

Pricing and Contact Information

PXI-4204 priced from $1,995; EUR 2,445; 288,000 yen
PXI-4220 priced from $1,795; EUR 2,195; 259,000 yen

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