PLD GLOSSARY

ABEL™ABEL is a Hardware Description Language (HDL). It features boolean equations, truth tables and state diagrams. An ABEL-HDL design file is the source for the compiler. ACW (Architecture Control Word)Output configurations are controlled by a set of fuses, i.e. programmable ACW cells. The composition of the fuses within the ACW is device specific. Bulk EraseBulk… Read more PLD GLOSSARY

PLD Compilers

PLD Compiler/CAD Company ABEL (Advanced Boolean Expression Language) DATA I/O, SYNARIO, MINC, XILINX, LATTICE ATGEN ACUGEN SOFTWARE Inc. AMAZE SIGNETICS APEEL ICT (PEEL devices) CUPL (Compiler for Universal Programmable Logic) Assisted Technology, Personal CAD Systems (P-CAD), Logical Devices Inc., Altium IspLEVER (Windows) Lattice ISP Synario System (Windows) Lattice, DATA I/O LOG/iC ISDATA, Kontron OPAL, OPAL… Read more PLD Compilers

GALmate

INTRODUCTION GALmate is a GAL® multi-platform programmer for electronic hobbyists. A simple RxD/TxD UART interface keeps the connection effort to a minimum. This easy-to-build circuit uses industry standard components. HARDWARE FEATURES SOFTWARE FEATURES LET’S GET STARTED The Basics Starting point: I’d like to realize a (simple) logic design using a reconfigurable (programmable) logic device (PLD).Requirements:… Read more GALmate

Digital Debouncer

INTRODUCTION Push buttons switches are commonly used input devices. It takes some effort to filter out the glitches caused by contact bouncing in order to get a steady signal. Especially if the switch is a Single Pole Single Throw (SPST) kind of type. This blog describes a digital filter which will eliminate any glitches from… Read more Digital Debouncer

PLD Literature

Worth a read 1986 National Semiconductor „Programmable Logic Design Guide“Programmable Logic Basics 1988 SGS-Thomson Microelectronics „Programmable Logic Manual“ (GAL PRODUCTS)Technology And Technical Overview (EECMOS Cell, Latch-up, etc.) Digital Design Using ABELby David Pellerin and Michael Holley Practical Programmable Circuitsby James D. Broesch Digital Devices and Systems with PLD Applicationsby Michael A. Miller