Learn LABVIEW-FPGA-MODULES with Real Code Examples

Install LabVIEW development environment

Install LabVIEW FPGA Module add-on

Connect compatible NI FPGA hardware (PXI, cRIO, or RIO devices)

Configure target FPGA devices in LabVIEW Project Explorer

Ensure FPGA compilation tools (Xilinx Vivado) are installed

Install LabVIEW and FPGA Module add-on

Install NI FPGA-compatible hardware drivers

Install FPGA compilation tools (Xilinx Vivado)

Configure LabVIEW Project for FPGA targets

Test with sample FPGA VIs

LabVIEW Project files (.lvproj)

FPGA VI source files

Hardware configuration and I/O mapping files

IP core libraries

Bitstream output files for deployment

lvfpga_compile - Compile FPGA VI to bitstream

lvfpga_deploy - Deploy bitstream to target FPGA

lvfpga_test - Run FPGA VI in simulation mode

lvfpga_monitor - Observe I/O and timing signals

lvfpga_update - Update target configuration and FPGA resources

Comments and documentation can be localized

Front panel controls support Unicode labels

Parameter names can support multiple languages

NI FPGA documentation available in major languages

Community examples shared globally

FPGA VIs can run standalone on hardware

Host VIs enable control and monitoring

Support for remote access via LabVIEW RT

Reusable FPGA IP cores simplify adoption

Documentation and examples improve learning curve

FPGA VIs have front panels for simulation only

Host VI provides user interface for monitoring

Organize controls and indicators logically

Use visual cues to indicate FPGA activity

Separate FPGA logic from UI for maintainability

Track execution state of FPGA loops

Monitor FIFO buffer usage

Maintain correct synchronization with host VI

Ensure deterministic timing adherence

Log FPGA operation status for debugging

Transfer data via FIFO or DMA mechanisms

Read/write hardware I/O in real-time

Maintain FPGA VI parameter values

Generate and store acquisition logs

Ensure consistency across repeated measurements