What is a programmable logic device (PLD)?
| Programmable logic devices (PLDs) refer to a variety of logic chips that are programmable at the user's site. Programmability of logic means that new chip designs can be tested and easily changed without incurring the huge photomask costs for chips completed in a fab. In addition, memory-based PLDs can be reprogrammed over and over, which allows working products to be upgraded at the user's site. |
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| 2012-09-10 | Xilinx, OmniTek unveil All Programmable SoCs for broadcast apps The OmniTek Zynq-7000 features Xilinx's SoC that incorporates an ARM dual-core Cortex-A9 MPCoreprocessing system with tightly coupled programmable logic on a single die. |
| 2004-03-11 | Xilinx sees the logic of Triscend acquisition Xilinx Inc. said Monday (March 8, 2004) it has signed an agreement to acquire Triscend Corp., a developer of configurable embedded microcontrollers that combine ARM processor cores with field programmable logic. |
| 2002-10-30 | Xilinx offers IQ solutions for programmable IC devices Xilinx Inc.'s two new additions to its IQ Solutions line is specifically targeted for the automotive telematics market. |
| 2002-05-10 | Virage Logic acquires In-Chip Systems Virage Logic Corp. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire In-Chip Systems Inc., a privately held provider of logic platforms for SoC applications |
| 2007-02-01 | View from assertion-level logic The purpose of a circuit diagram is to convey the maximum amount of information in the most efficient fashion. One aspect of this is that the signals carried by the wires may be active-high or active-low. |
| 2000-09-05 | Using the programmable polarity control This application note shows the proper usage of the ABEL and CUPL syntax to configure the output polarity of Atmel PLDs. |
| 2000-06-22 | Using programmable logic to accelerate DSP functions This application note implements a programmable logic solution for the computationally intensive functions found in DSP in order to provide increased DSP system performance at reduced system cost. |
| 2000-09-05 | Using programmable logic devices This application note discusses where, why and how to use PLDs, and also includes software and hardware support for Atmel PLDs. |
| 2015-03-24 | Top 5 problems with programmable logic controllers PLC's duties are crucial for complex processes. However, like most things in life, they can be both advantageous and disadvantageous. Read this article to discover what can possibly go wrong. |
| 2000-03-01 | Taking new stabs at programmable analog Programmable logic has some traditional advantages over ASIC design. The gate count of FPGAs approaches that of custom circuits. FPGAs can be programmed?and re-programmed?out in the field, enabling fast time to market. ASICs, in comparison, need careful attention to layout and fabrication technology. It can take anywhere from six weeks to two years (depending on the complexity of the circuit) to get an ASIC working properly. |
| 2014-02-14 | Taking a look at the field-programmable RF chip Developed in the US for UK's Lime Microsystems, the FPRF transmitter takes a digital data stream and converts it into wireless signals, while the receiver performs the inverse operation. |
| 2008-01-24 | Stratix III FPGA features 340K logic elements Altera says it has developed the industry's highest-density FPGA, the EP3SL340, which features 340,000 logic elements |
| 2005-07-20 | ST starts selling ARM processor with configurable logic STMicroelectronics NV said Monday (July 18) it has started selling the first member of a family of configurable chips based on the ARM924ES RISC processor core integrated with an area of programmable logic. |
| 2004-11-10 | ST preaches new 'Gospl' for programmable logic STMicroelectronics is embarking on a campaign to promote its Generalized Open Source Programmable Logic (Gospl) platform, aiming to make it the Linux of the programmable logic world. |
| 2005-06-16 | Rolling the dice on programmable logic Today's system engineers all share a common goal: to beat programmable logic at its own game. |
| 2010-12-28 | Report: Toshiba outsources logic production to Samsung A report surfaced that Japan’s Toshiba Corp. will be outsourcing an undisclosed percentage of its leading-edge logic production to South Korea’s Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd |
| 2007-07-23 | Reconfigurable logic IP rolls for 65nm, 45nm nodes Lightspeed Logic tips a new generation of its Reconfigurable Logic IP for the 65nm and 45nm process nodes |
| 2000-06-26 | Pulse-width modulation in Xilinx programmable logic This application note demonstrates how to build a variable PWM waveform using a counter and a storage register. |
| 2010-04-22 | PSoC devices pack programmable digital logic Cypress is rolling out the CY8C32xxx PSoC 3 Programmable Digital Family that offers customizable digital functions and interfaces lowering overall system power |
| 2001-05-01 | Programmable-chip methods get fresh look At the current lithographic resolutions, PLDs offer the potential of producing "systems on programmable circuits." |
| 2008-06-27 | Programmable tool handles image, signal processing The folks at Agility Design Solutions have announced the availability of their new RC240 programmable development and prototyping platform |
| 2001-05-01 | Programmable system chips move forward Using dedicated hardware to boost real-time performance of embedded systems is a common practice and, with the introduction of PSCs, software engineers will learn how to boost performance of timing-critical software functions. |
| 1999-06-29 | Programmable logic: Proving ground for Gigabit Ethernet switch This article focuses on the use of PLDs to implement large subsystems within a single chip and its integration to existing design flows. In discussing these issues, the paper uses the example of the network processing ASIC called Argus. |
| 2002-12-02 | Programmable logic/customizable CPU cores adapt hardware to apps FPGA and PLD manufacturers have proffered the term "SoPC" which captures the idea of using programmable logic as a medium with which designers can create custom hardware. |
| 2005-11-08 | Programmable logic outpacing MPU industry, Altera exec claims Programmable logic developers are a decade ahead of the microprocessor industry, and use of the chip technology continues to rise, an Altera Corp. executive told a conference here |
| 1999-09-09 | Programmable logic for wireless design This paper discusses the PLD's function in the design and development of wireless systems. |
| 2000-03-20 | Programmable logic for data switch design This paper describes the advantages and disadvantages of ASICs and PLDs according to each device's design specifications. |
| 2002-10-01 | Programmable logic enables powerful SoC solutions With the ability to embed complete systems on a single FPGA, programmable logic has enabled a new realm of powerful yet very flexible SoC solutions. |
| 1999-04-08 | Programmable Logic Devices: Viable solutions for implementing error-coding functions With the increasing need for the transmission of digital data over a wide variety of mediums, the need for error control coding will increase significantly as well. Reed-Solomon and Viterbi coding provides a robust error control method for many common types of data transfer mediums, particular those that are one-way or that are noisy and sure to produce errors. This application note deals with these Reed-Solomon and Viterbi solutions. |
| 2003-09-16 | Programmable logic and a new breed of MCUs Through the use of new embedded MCUs, you can eradicate MCU obsolescence by creating your own. |
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