9. Programmable Logic Devices - Part D
The chapter focuses on the different types of programmable logic devices (PLDs), including SPLDs, CPLDs, and FPGAs, detailing their architectures, applications, and technologies. It explains hardware description languages such as ABEL, VHDL, Verilog, and JHDL used for designing these devices, emphasizing their flexibility and advantages over fixed logic devices. Each type of PLD is examined along with its unique characteristics and examples from leading manufacturers.
Sections
Navigate through the learning materials and practice exercises.
What we have learnt
- Programmable Logic Devices (PLDs) include SPLDs, CPLDs, and FPGAs, each serving different design needs.
- Hardware Description Languages (HDLs) like VHDL and Verilog are crucial for programming these devices, allowing for complex circuit designs.
- PLDs offer flexibility, reconfiguration, and efficiencies in development compared to fixed logic circuits.
Key Concepts
- -- SPLD
- Simple Programmable Logic Device, suitable for less complex designs and includes devices like PALs and GALs.
- -- CPLD
- Complex Programmable Logic Device, designed for more complex logic functions with internal memory.
- -- FPGA
- Field-Programmable Gate Array, a highly flexible device that can be reconfigured at any time to perform specific tasks.
- -- HDL
- Hardware Description Language, a specialized programming language used for designing digital circuits.
Additional Learning Materials
Supplementary resources to enhance your learning experience.