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CPLDs
Complex Programmable Logic Devices
(CPLDs) are digital devices that can be
programmed with digital logic functions.
The functions are designed using a
software application and uploaded to
the chip.
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CPLDs
The programmed logic functions may be
relatively simple or complex.
Many aspects of the VHDL programming
language resembles other programming
languages.
The graphic editors resemble Electronics
WorkBench / MultiSIM.
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Programmable Logic
First introduced in the 70’s, programmable devices fall
into several families of devices:
PLA (Programmable Logic Array)
PAL (Programmable Array Logic)
GAL (Generic Array Logic)
SPLD (Simple Programmable Logic Device)
CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device) popular
FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Arrays) very popular
Embedded systems are another group of programmable devices but include more
complex elements such as a microprocessor. Examples include microcontrollers
and complete systems such as portable telephones, music players, vehicle
computers, etc..
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Terminology
Many earlier devices were OTP (One-Time
Programmable). The PAL (Programmable Array Logic)
is this type of device.
Today, most of the CPLDs (Complex Programmable
Logic Devices) and FPGAs (Field-Programmable Gate
Arrays) are re-programmable.
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Advantage #1:
Reduced circuit board space utilization, and significant cost
savings
A low-end 44-pin
CPLD is equivalent
to 600 gates
Some CPLDs have gate
equivalents in the millions
and over 324 pins
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Advantage #2:
Easiest to modify a circuit’s functions
Modify the software to modify the hardware
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Advantage #3:
Direct entry of conceptual design into a
functional circuit
Streamlined design to prototype process
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Advantage #4:
Transportable design
As a designer you may easily exchange your
designs and design modifications (email, CD,
web site, etc…). People separated by
distance may work together on the same
design.
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Advantage #5 and #6:
Universal inventory, as one IC can be
programmed for various applications
Easy to duplicate
Design
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Advantage #7:
Re-programmability
CPLD can be reprogrammed hundreds of
times.
Design 1
Design 2
Design 3
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Advantage #8:
Software and Language
Manufacturers of CPLDs supply design software
(basic software is often offered as a free
download for students)
VHDL (هي اختصار لـVHSIC HDL وهي اختصار لـVery High
Speed Integrated Circuit Hardware Description
Language) is a standards-based language that most
manufacturers conform to (although there are 2
standards).
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Advantage #9 and #10:
Simple Interface
Devices can be interfaced directly to a
computer with a serial, parallel or USB
connection.
In-circuit modifications
With the proper interface connections, the
CPLD logic can be edited (reprogrammed) in-
circuit.
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Advantage #11:
Package options
Number of I/Os: CPLDs can have large amounts of
programmable input/output contacts.
Capacity: CPLDs can be selected based on programming
capacity.
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Basic Architecture
•CPLDs are comprised of SPLDs.
•SPLDs are an SOP-style of programmable devices
•SOP (Sum Of Products) takes the form
Y=ABC+ABC+ABC
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Basic Architecture
Programmable Sum-Of-Products
Has basic make/break connection logic
Each intersect is
either connected or
disconnected to
make up the SOP
connections.
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Basic Architecture
Example of an SOP connection:
What is the Boolean
Expression for this
circuit? (go back 2 slides)
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Basic Architecture
Programmability
The devices vary by their complexity and their
programmability/re-programmability.
The node connections are make internally
during the programming process.
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Basic Architecture (SPLD)
In Out
In Out
AND Array OR Array
In Out
In Out
Depending on the device, the above blocks may
be fixed, programmable or re-programmable.
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The CPLD
The Complex Programmable Logic Device
(CPLD) consists of arrays of Simple
Programmable Logic Devices.
These SPLD are interconnected with a
Programmable Interface Array (PIA).
Additional elements in a CPLD include
flip-flops and directional control.
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Basic Architecture (CPLD)
PIA (Programmable Interconnect Array)
LAB LAB
I/O (Logic Array Block) (Logic Array Block) I/O
LAB LAB
I/O (Logic Array Block) (Logic Array Block) I/O
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Manufacturers
CPLDs are manufactured by several companies
including:
Altera
Atmel
Cypress
Texas Instruments
Xilinx
All utilize similar internal configurations but require
proprietary software to compile and update the devices.
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Altera
Altera (www.altera.com) is one of the leaders in the
CPLD marketplace.
Altera offers a great range of CPLDs, FPGAs and other
programmable devices.
Products range from the MAX series (basic CPLD) to
newer products that contain embedded microprocessors.
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CPLD Families
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Pin-Out
From Altera’s M7000.pdf specification sheet
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block
I/O
PAL-like PAL-like
block
block block
I/O
Interconnection Wires
block
I/O
PAL-like PAL-like
block
block block
I/O
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End of CPLD Introduction
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