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This 5 page paper looks at the development and use of programmable logic devices, from the 1970's to the current day and then considers the development and value of VHDL, the language used in the configuration of many PLD's. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
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File: TS14_TEPLDVHDL.rtf
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in existence longer, programmable logic devices is a components that can be used in building a digital circuit that can be reconfigured and as such it does not have to
have a defined function when it is manufactured, it just has to be configured (programmed) before it is used in a circuit. Prior to the development of PLDs fixed
logic devices were used, initially in the form or ROM chips which would be used in combination to achieve the desired functions. PLDs have several advantages over fixed logical devices,
where fixed logic devices are used the time between design, prototype and final manufacturing can be very long, and where a fixed logic device does not operate properly and may
be a required change, including a potential new design (Xilinix, 2008). Furthermore, verifying the correct operation of the fixed logic device can also incur high engineering costs, including costly software
design and potentially much higher manufacturing costs (Xilinix, 2008). If a programmable logic device is used as possible for the firm to
utilize cheaper software development tools, which will also be up to simulate and then test the designs. Testing take place immediately following the design on a live circuit, in exactly
the same format as it will be in the final device. This can reduce the time between design testing and manufacture, and can also reduce the cost of both government
and manufacture. Programmable logic devices are utilized in a number of pieces of equipment, some of these include DVD players, DSL modems and satellite navigation systems (Xilinix, 2008). Another advantage
of programmable logic devices is the ability for design changes to take place during development, and it is also possible for customers change the circuitry as often as needed as
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