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9. Programmable Logic Devices - Part C

This chapter discusses various types of programmable logic devices, including PALs, GALs, CPLDs, and FPGAs, highlighting their architectures, functionalities, and applications. It explains the internal structures and features that facilitate programmability, such as AND and OR arrays, and programmable interconnect technologies. Additionally, it addresses the design and development process for programmable logic hardware, emphasizing the role of hardware description languages in the design process.

Sections

  • 9.3

    Generic Array Logic

    Generic Array Logic (GAL) is characterized by its reprogrammable AND arrays and fixed OR arrays, offering flexibility in designing output logic compared to traditional Programmable Array Logic (PAL) devices.

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  • 9.4

    Complex Programmable Logic Devices

    This section introduces Complex Programmable Logic Devices (CPLDs), their internal architecture, and applications in modern digital design.

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  • 9.4.1

    Internal Architecture

    This section discusses the internal architecture of Complex Programmable Logic Devices (CPLDs), detailing their structure, logic blocks, and functionality.

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  • 9.4.2

    Applications

    CPLDs are essential in various applications due to their speed, predictable timing, and logic capacity.

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  • 9.5

    Field-Programmable Gate Arrays

    Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) are versatile devices that allow for user-programmable logic configurations, enabling high-capacity implementations of digital designs.

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  • 9.5.1

    Internal Architecture

    This section explores the internal architecture of Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), highlighting their key components and flexibility in design.

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  • 9.5.2

    Applications

    This section outlines the applications of Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) in various fields.

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  • 9.6

    Programmable Interconnect Technologies

    This section discusses the various programmable interconnect technologies used in programmable logic devices (PLDs), including their functionality and significance.

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  • 9.6.1

    Fuse

    This section discusses fuses as an early form of programmable interconnect technology in PLDs.

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  • 9.6.2

    Floating-Gate Transistor Switch

    This section discusses the floating-gate transistor switch technology used in programmable logic devices, emphasizing its function and applications.

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  • 9.6.3

    Static Ram-Controlled Programmable Switches

    Static RAM (SRAM) is utilized in programmable logic devices as a nonvolatile memory solution for controlling interconnects.

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  • 9.6.4

    Antifuse

    Antifuses are electrical devices used in programmable logic devices (PLDs) that permanently create a conducting path when triggered by voltage.

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  • 9.7

    Design And Development Of Programmable Logic Hardware

    This section outlines the systematic steps for designing and developing programmable logic hardware using high-level languages and software tools.

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  • 9.8

    Programming Languages

    This section covers the role and significance of hardware description languages (HDLs) in the programming of programmable logic devices (PLDs).

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References

chapter 9 part C.pdf

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