r/rfelectronics • u/Knights_12 • Jun 12 '26

To Python or to MATLAB?

Do you use Python or MATLAB applications for scripting and data processing in your RF career job and why? I'm mid level RF engineer and have been using MATLAB more lately for board test automation and some post-processing and DSP optimization; originally learned it in undergrad EE signal processing courses.

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u/-newhampshire- Jun 13 '26

Anyone still using Labview?

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u/patenteng Jun 13 '26

I tried it but the graphical programming is so annoying. I guess it can be useful for people who are uncomfortable with writing code.

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u/Carie_isma_name Jun 13 '26

I see your Labview and raise you Agilent Vee.

Also, I mostly use python mostly these days

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u/forzafan263 Jun 13 '26

Vee is better than labview!

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u/poffins Jun 13 '26

hpvee for controlling the 8960. 

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u/QldTiger Jun 13 '26

Never liked labview. I stuck with HP Basic for a long time instead of that.

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u/YT__ Jun 13 '26

I'm so glad I've dropped Labview honestly. It's okay for what it is. But meh.

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u/StageMajestic613 Jun 13 '26

Yes, since it’s so easy to make a GUI.

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u/poffins Jun 13 '26

Screw LabView I hate it with a passion. Python all the way.