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Get started with programmable logic Have you ever wanted to design a complex logic circuit? Microcontrollers are great, but sometimes you need the speed of actual logic. Logic gates can do what microcontrollers can only simulate: true parallel processing. Not very long ago, working with digital logic meant wiring up dozens (or hundreds) or 7400-series ICs. But today design engineers use programmable logic devices - devices like the Altera MAX7000 series CPLDs (sometimes known as FPGAs). These chips have a wealth of logic gates and flip flops (up to 3200 usable gates in this case) plus a giant programmable switch. You use software on your PC to design and test your logic design and the software figures out how to program the switch to connect your logic inside the gate. After your program the device, it is like a custom IC - at least, until you decide to reprogram it. The ABX84 kit makes it simple to experiment and build with the MAX7000 (EPM7064S, EPM7128S, or EPM7160S) complex programmable logic device (CPLD). This PCB has a space for an 84 pin PLCC socket (included), and 80 male or female header pins. There is also a standard JTAG connector for programming in circuit. Don't know how to use programmable logic? No problem. Our free online tutorials will help you get started fast. (please look at our rules and privacy policy) |
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