National Instruments Selected by Microsoft for Xbox 360 Controller Testing Solution

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National Instruments (NI) was chosen by Microsoft Corporation to develop a testing solution for the Xbox 360's video game and entertainment system controllers. The NI LabVIEW and PXI-based test solution was originally designed in Microsoft's development lab and has been successfully deployed on the production line for functional testing of every Xbox 360 controller. The solution provides a high-performance, low-cost test system that has resulted in a 50% reduction in overall test time.

Key Takeaways:

  • National Instruments was selected by Microsoft to develop a testing solution for the Xbox 360's video game and entertainment system controllers.
  • The NI LabVIEW and PXI-based test solution was originally designed in Microsoft's development lab and has been deployed on the production line for functional testing of every Xbox 360 controller.
  • The solution provides a high-performance, low-cost test system that has resulted in a 50% reduction in overall test time.
  • The test system uses LabVIEW to send more than 100 test parameters to a Microsoft SQL Server for post-test analysis.
  • National Instruments has utilized Microsoft technologies for over 15 years to deliver virtual instrumentation solutions.
  • The company is excited to continue working with Microsoft to design powerful test solutions for its Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system.
  • National Instruments has sold products to over 25,000 companies in 90 countries in 2004.
  • The company has been named one of the 100 best companies to work for in America by FORTUNE magazine for the past six years.

Statistics:

  • 22 million: The number of Xbox consoles sold worldwide to date.
  • 50%: Reduction in overall test time achieved by the NI LabVIEW and PXI-based test solution.
  • 100+: Number of test parameters sent by the test system to a Microsoft SQL Server for post-test analysis.
  • 15+: Number of years Microsoft and National Instruments have utilized each other's technologies for virtual instrumentation solutions.

Sources:

  • "National Instruments Selected by Microsoft for Xbox 360 Controller Testing Solution," National Instruments press release, date not specified.
  • "About National Instruments," National Instruments website, accessed date not specified.