Real-Time Implementation of FPGA-Based Controllers: Design Strategies and Performance Evaluation

Abstract

Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) have revolutionized real-time embedded systems with their parallel processing capabilities, deterministic performance, and reconfigurability. This paper investigates the real-time implementation of FPGA-based controllers across various industrial applications, with a specific focus on control system design, hardware description language (HDL) modeling, and performance metrics including latency, throughput, and power consumption. Case studies in robotics and power electronics are explored, highlighting optimization strategies for minimizing resource usage while maximizing control accuracy. Results validate that FPGA-based controllers significantly outperform traditional microcontroller-based systems in timing-critical environments.