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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UV PLD, 35NS, PAL-TYPE
ATF22LV10C-15JI
IC PLD 10MC 15NS 28PLCC
ATF22LV10CZ-25JC
IC PLD 10MC 25NS 28PLCC
PALC22V10-25PC
IC PLD 10MC 25NS 24DIP
TIBPAL22V10ACNT
IC PLD 10MC 10NS 24DIP
ATF20V8B-10PU
IC PLD 8MC 10NS 24DIP
TIBPAL16R4-25CFN
IC PLD 25NS 20PLCC
ATF22V10CQZ-20JI
IC PLD 10MC 20NS 28PLCC
XC2C32A-4PC44C
FLASH PLD, 4NS, 32-CELL PQCC44
ATF22V10BQ-15JC
IC PLD 10CEL QTR PWR 15NS 28PLCC
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ELECTRICALLY ERASABLE PAL DEVICE
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IC PLD 15NS 20TSSOP
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PAL12L6 - ELECTRICALLY ERASABLE
5962-8515509SA
OT PLD, 15NS, PAL-TYPE, TTL
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PAL16R4AM STANDARD HIGH-SPEED PA
ATF20V8B-15PC
IC PLD 8MC 15NS 24DIP
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ATF16V8BQL-15PC
FLASH PLD, 15NS, PAL-TYPE, CMOS
ATF16V8C-7JC
IC PLD 8MC 7.5NS 20PLCC
ATF16V8B-10JI
IC PLD 8MC 10NS 20PLCC