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Introduction to Programmable

Logic Devices (PLDs)


• Digital Logic Design
What are Programmable Logic
Devices?
• PLDs are integrated circuits designed to
implement logic functions. Key feature: user-
programmable to perform various logic
operations.

• Examples: PROM, PAL, PLA, CPLD, FPGA


Why Use PLDs?
• Benefits:
• - Flexibility in digital design
• - Cost-effective for small to medium
production runs
• - Reduced time-to-market
• - Modifiable after production (e.g., FPGA in-
field reprogrammability)
Types of Programmable Logic
Devices
• 1. Simple PLDs (SPLDs): PROM, PAL, PLA
• 2. Complex PLDs (CPLDs): Higher gate count,
suitable for moderate complexity
• 3. Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs):
Versatile, high gate count, suitable for complex
designs
Architecture of PLDs
• General PLD Architecture:
• - Input Buffers
• - Logic Array (AND/OR gates)
• - Output Buffers
• Differences in PROM, PAL, PLA architectures.
Simple Programmable Logic
Devices (SPLDs)
• PROM: Predefined connections for memory-
based logic
• PAL: Fixed OR array, programmable AND array
• PLA: Programmable AND and OR arrays
• (Include diagrams for clarity)
Complex Programmable Logic
Devices (CPLDs)
• Structure: Multiple PAL-like blocks with
interconnects
• Features: Suitable for moderate complexity;
higher density than SPLDs
• Application: Glue logic, state machines
Field Programmable Gate Arrays
(FPGAs)
• Structure: Array of configurable logic blocks
(CLBs) with interconnects
• Features: In-field reprogramming, large gate
count
• Applications: Complex digital systems like
signal processing, AI, ML
Comparison of PLD Types
• Type | Architecture | Flexibility |
Common Use-Cases
• PROM | Fixed | Low | Memory-
based logic
• PAL | Partially Fixed| Moderate |
Control systems
• PLA | Fully Programmable | High |
Custom combinational logic
• CPLD | Blocks | Moderate |
Medium complexity
Advantages and Disadvantages of
PLDs
• Advantages:
• - Customizable, fast prototyping, adaptable

• Disadvantages:
• - Cost for large production, power
consumption in FPGAs
Applications of PLDs
• Example applications:
• - Digital signal processing
• - Industrial automation
• - Communication systems
• - Embedded systems
Conclusion
• PLDs are crucial in modern digital system
design for flexibility and customization. They
offer a range of types with different features
for various applications.
References
• Cite textbooks, articles, or resources used for
information on PLDs.

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