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Analog Output Generator

Define and generate analog output signals


The Analog Output Generator provides a graphical interface to data acquisition devices.

Using this app, you can:

  • Configure device channels and properties.

  • Define waveforms in a workspace variable as a vector of double values, or as a timetable.

  • Preview defined signals on several analog output channels for a selected device.

  • Generate analog or audio output signals for a finite period (foreground) or continuously (background).

  • Create scripts in the Live Editor from the app configuration.

Analog Output Generator app

Open the Analog Output Generator App

  • MATLAB® Toolstrip: On the Apps tab, under Test and Measurement, click the app.

  • MATLAB command prompt: Enter analogOutputGenerator.





The Analog Output Generator currently supports only analog voltage and current outputs, and audio output generation.

This app supports devices only from the following vendors:

  • National Instruments® ("ni")

  • Windows® Sound Cards ("directsound")

  • Measurement Computing™ ("mcc")

The app device list includes only those devices with supported subsystems.

Introduced in R2019a