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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PALCE16V8L-15LMB
FLASH PLD, 15NS, PAL-TYPE, CMOS
ATF16LV8C-10XC
IC PLD 8MC 10NS 20TSSOP
EP910LC-30
OT PLD, 33NS, CMOS, PQCC44
ATF22V10CZ-15JC
EE PLD, 15NS, PAL-TYPE, CMOS
PAL20L8A2CNL
VANTIS OT PLD 35NS PAL-TYPE TTL
ATF22V10CZ-15PI
EE PLD, 15NS, PAL-TYPE, CMOS
ATF20V8B-10PI
IC PLD 8MC 10NS 24DIP
XC9572XL-7PC44I
FLASH PLD, 7.5NS, 72-CELL PQCC44
ATF16LV8C-15PC
IC PLD 8MC 15NS 20DIP
CG7C324-A30JC
OT PLD, 30NS, PAL-TYPE PQCC28
ATF16V8BQ-10PC
IC PLD 8CELL QTR PWR 10NS 20DIP
ATF22V10C-15GM/883
IC PLD 10MC 15NS 24CDIP
ATF22LV10CQZ-30JI
IC PLD 10MC 30NS 28PLCC
ATF16V8CZ-12JC
IC PLD 8MC 12NS 20PLCC
AT22LV10L-25JC
IC PLD 10MC 25NS 28PLCC
5962-8984002LA
PAL20V8 - EE PAL
MACH465-12YC
HIGH-DENSITY EE PLD
PAL16R8AMJ/883B
ELECTRICALLY ERASABLE PAL DEVICE
ATF22V10C-7SC
IC PLD 10MC 7.5NS 24SOIC
ATF16V8CZ-15SC
IC PLD 8MC 15NS SO20