Learn LABVIEW-FPGA-MODULES with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 27, 2025
Learning Path
Understand basic LabVIEW graphical programming
Learn FPGA concepts and timing constraints
Develop simple FPGA VIs for I/O control
Advance to high-speed signal processing and parallel loops
Integrate FPGA VIs with LabVIEW RT and embedded systems
Skill Improvement Plan
Week 1: LabVIEW basics and VI creation
Week 2: Simple FPGA VI programming
Week 3: Data acquisition and FIFO usage
Week 4: High-speed and parallel processing on FPGA
Week 5: Full embedded system integration and deployment
Interview Questions
What is LabVIEW FPGA Module and its primary purpose?
How do FPGA VIs differ from standard LabVIEW VIs?
Explain host-FPGA communication using FIFOs.
What are best practices for deterministic FPGA programming?
Describe a challenging FPGA project you developed using LabVIEW.
Cheat Sheet
VI - Virtual Instrument in LabVIEW
FPGA VI - VI compiled for FPGA execution
I/O Node - interface to FPGA hardware pins
FIFO - data transfer between host and FPGA
Compile - process of generating FPGA bitstream
Books
LabVIEW FPGA Module Essentials
FPGA Programming with LabVIEW
Real-Time and FPGA Systems with LabVIEW
Advanced LabVIEW FPGA Techniques
LabVIEW FPGA Design Patterns and IP Reuse
Tutorials
Introduction to LabVIEW FPGA Module
Creating Your First FPGA VI
Data Acquisition and Processing on FPGA
Host-FPGA Communication using FIFOs
Advanced FPGA Techniques in LabVIEW
Official Docs
https://www.ni.com/en-us/support/downloads/software-products/download.labview-fpga-module.html
https://www.ni.com/en-us/innovations/fpga.html
https://zone.ni.com/reference/en-XX/help/371361R-01/
https://www.ni.com/en-us/shop/labview.html
Community Links
NI Community forums for FPGA
LabVIEW FPGA subreddits
YouTube tutorials for LabVIEW FPGA
LinkedIn groups for LabVIEW developers
Local NI user groups and FPGA workshops
Community Support
NI Community forums
LabVIEW FPGA online tutorials
YouTube channels focused on LabVIEW FPGA
LinkedIn groups for NI FPGA developers
Local NI user groups and workshops