Embedded - PLDs (Programmable Logic Device)
Embedded - PLDs (Programmable Logic Device) - Category Overview
1. Definition of Embedded - PLDs (Programmable Logic Device)
Programmable Logic Devices (PLDs) are a specialized category of Integrated Circuits (ICs) designed to provide flexible digital logic functionality. Unlike fixed-function ICs, PLDs can be programmed and reprogrammed to perform custom logic operations, making them ideal for prototyping, system development, and adaptive hardware solutions. PLDs are widely used in embedded systems, telecommunications, industrial automation, and consumer electronics, where hardware configurability is critical.
2. Types of PLDs in This Category
This classification encompasses several key types of programmable logic devices, including:
- CPLDs (Complex Programmable Logic Devices) Feature non-volatile memory and moderate logic density, suitable for glue logic and control applications.
- FPGAs (Field-Programmable Gate Arrays) High-density, reconfigurable logic blocks with volatile memory, used in high-performance computing and signal processing.
- SPLDs (Simple Programmable Logic Devices) Basic programmable logic, such as PALs (Programmable Array Logic) and GALs (Generic Array Logic), for simpler tasks.
- Configuration PROMs (Programmable Read-Only Memory) Support memory storage for FPGA configurations.
3. Buying Recommendations for PLDs
When selecting a PLD (Programmable Logic Device), consider the following factors:
- Logic Capacity & Performance Match the device s gate count, speed, and I/O requirements to your application.
- Volatility vs. Non-Volatility FPGAs typically require external boot memory, while CPLDs retain configuration without power.
- Development Tools & Ecosystem Ensure vendor-supplied software (e.g., Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus) supports your design workflow.
- Power Consumption & Packaging Industrial and portable applications may demand low-power or ruggedized packages.
- Future Reprogrammability Needs Opt for flash-based or SRAM-based PLDs depending on update flexibility.
By carefully evaluating these aspects, engineers and procurement specialists can optimize their PLD selection for reliability, scalability, and cost-efficiency in embedded system designs.
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IC PLD 8MC 15NS 20DIP
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IC PLD 10MC 15NS 28PLCC
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IC PLD EE 15NS HIGH PERF 24-SOIC
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IC PLD 10MC 15NS 24DIP
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IC PLD 8MC 10NS 20SOIC
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IC PLD 8MC 12NS 20SOIC
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OT PLD, 25NS