New Free CD-ROM Reference, VXI Integrator, Gives Users Comprehensive
Information on VXI

AUSTIN, TEXAS -- MAY 1, 1996 --National Instruments -- The Virtual
Instrumentation Company -- announced today a new free Windows-based CD-ROM
that helps users learn about VXI technology and build multivendor
VXI-based instrumentation systems. VXI Integrator provides a comprehensive
information resource on VXI and VME, including online tutorials on VXI and
the VXIplug&play Systems Alliance, data on the latest VXI products,
demonstration versions of LabVIEW and LabWindows/CVI software, all
VXIplug&play specifications, including VISA, and an instrument driver
database of more than 350 instrument drivers from more than 20 vendors.

ABOUT VXI INTEGRATOR

VXI Integrator contains information on embedded controllers as well as
systems controlled from external computers via the high-speed MXIbus link
or GPIB-to-VXI interface. It contains complete data sheets on the latest
VXI products as well as application notes, tutorials, and specifications.
By supplying information about hundreds of National Instruments products
as well as third-party products on applications ranging from aerospace to
telecommunications, VXI Integrator can help users assemble a complete VXI
test system.

ABOUT NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS

National Instruments, headquartered in Austin, Texas, manufactures software
and hardware products for PCs and workstations that scientists and
engineers worldwide use to build virtual instrumentation systems. These
systems are used for research and industrial applications, such as
automated testing, laboratory automation, advanced research, industrial
control, factory automation, physiological monitoring, numerical analysis,
and data visualization.

National Instruments stock is traded on the NASDAQ National Market System
under the symbol NATI. Further information on National Instruments may be
obtained from the company's SEC filings or by directly contacting the
company's Investor Relations Department at (512) 349-5090.

AVAILABILITY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION

The VXI Integrator is available now. For a free copy or for more
information, contact:

National Instruments
6504 Bridge Point Parkway
Austin, Texas 78730-5039
(512) 794-0100

Or call toll free in the U.S. and Canada at (800) 433-3488, fax (512)
794-8411, e-mail info@natinst.com. Readers can also access information
through the company's InstrumentationWeb at http://www.natinst.com/
 
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