Learn LABVIEW-FPGA-MODULES with Real Code Examples

Implement real-time PID control for a motor using FPGA loops

Acquire and filter high-speed analog signals

Generate custom pulse patterns for laboratory instruments

Perform parallel computations for image or signal processing

Integrate FPGA modules with LabVIEW RT for closed-loop testing

Verify FPGA target and compilation tools are correctly installed

Check timing violations in loops or I/O operations

Ensure correct I/O pin mapping to hardware

Monitor host-FPGA communication via FIFOs

Use simulation or debugging probes to isolate logic issues

Simulate FPGA VI logic in LabVIEW before deployment

Verify I/O functionality using test hardware

Monitor timing and resource utilization

Check communication between FPGA and host RT systems

Validate deterministic performance for real-time tasks

Deploy bitstream to FPGA target via LabVIEW Project

Run host VI for monitoring and control

Schedule FPGA tasks within LabVIEW RT

Use FPGA modules in standalone embedded systems

Integrate multiple FPGA targets for complex systems

LabVIEW Development Environment

LabVIEW FPGA Module

NI FPGA-compatible hardware (PXI, cRIO, RIO)

Xilinx Vivado FPGA compilation tools

Version control systems for FPGA projects

LabVIEW Real-Time for host control and monitoring

NI DAQ hardware for signal acquisition

PXI or CompactRIO modules for I/O expansion

Custom IP cores for specialized hardware functions

Integration with external sensors and actuators

Start with small FPGA VIs and scale gradually

Reuse existing IP cores whenever possible

Simulate and test before hardware deployment

Use modular design for maintainability

Document I/O mappings and loop timing clearly

Managing timing constraints and loop determinism

Debugging FPGA logic without traditional software breakpoints

Optimizing FPGA resource usage

Integrating FPGA VIs with complex LabVIEW RT systems

Maintaining reusable and modular FPGA IP cores