Development of a teaching experiment platform for a signal generator based on LabVIEW

Based on existing teaching conditions and actual needs, a virtual teaching experiment platform for a signal generator has been developed using LabVIEW. The platform realises a simpler function signal generator and a chaotic signal generator that are easy to operate by using virtual technology, which provides students with some simulation experiments without a physical laboratory. Compared with a traditional signal generator, this signal generator has the advantages of low price, easily adjustable parameters and high reliability. The students’ active interest in exploring new things is stimulated by improving teaching directions, ideas and methods. In addition, it makes teaching easier and more flexible, and it improves the overall teaching quality. The usage shows that the teaching experiment platform is practicable and expandable. This can enrich teaching means and can improve the comprehensive quality of students.