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LabVIEW FPGA Module compiles graphical code into HDL (VHDL/Verilog) for FPGA execution

Host computer communicates with FPGA via LabVIEW RT or PCIe interfaces

FPGA VIs execute in parallel, deterministic loops

Supports I/O mapping to FPGA hardware pins and modules

Modular IP cores can be reused across multiple FPGA projects

Graphical dataflow diagrams compiled into FPGA bitstreams

Parallel loops execute simultaneously on FPGA fabric

I/O nodes map directly to physical hardware pins

FIFO buffers manage host-FPGA data transfer

Timing constraints ensure predictable, real-time behavior

Modular FPGA VI design

Host-FPGA communication via FIFOs

Parallel loop processing

Reusable IP core libraries

Integration with LabVIEW RT and embedded targets

High-speed test & measurement instruments

Deterministic motor and robotics control

Parallel signal processing for radar systems

Embedded control in industrial automation

Multi-FPGA data acquisition and processing pipelines

Graphical programming for FPGA logic

Encapsulate reusable logic in modular FPGA VIs

Ensure deterministic, parallel execution

Integrate tightly with LabVIEW RT and hardware

Optimize for performance, resource usage, and maintainability

Modularize FPGA VIs for large projects

Use multiple FPGA targets for distributed processing

Batch process data acquisition with FIFO queues

Reuse IP cores to accelerate development

Optimize resource usage for larger designs

Update FPGA VIs to latest LabVIEW FPGA Module version

Verify compatibility with target hardware

Test compiled bitstreams on new FPGA boards

Refactor deprecated IP cores or constructs

Backup projects before migrating