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ISPLSI-3160-100LQI ISPLSI-3160-100LQI 53966 Lattice Semiconductor Corporation IN SYSTEM PROGRAMMABLE HIGH DEN Bulk
EP610SC-15 EP610SC-15 53327 Altera IC PLD 16MC 15NS 24SOP 24-SOIC (0.295", 7.50mm Width)
ISPLSI2064VL-135LB100 ISPLSI2064VL-135LB100 43925 Lattice Semiconductor Corporation IC CPLD 64MC 7.5NS 100CABGA 100-LFBGA
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ISPLSI2064-100LTI ISPLSI2064-100LTI 24617 Lattice Semiconductor Corporation IN SYSTEM PROGRAMMABLE HIGH DEN Bulk
ISPPAC81-01SI ISPPAC81-01SI 35084 Lattice Semiconductor Corporation ANALOG CIRCUIT, 1 FUNC PDSO16 16-SOIC (0.295", 7.50mm Width)

CPLDs (Complex Programmable Logic Devices)

‌1. What are Complex Programmable Logic Devices?‌

CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device) is a digital integrated circuit with user-defined logic functions. It was developed from the early PAL (Programmable Array Logic) and GAL (General Array Logic) and belongs to the category of large-scale integrated circuits. It was born in the mid-1980s to make up for the defect that early PLD devices could not realize complex circuits.

 

‌2. What are the Core Structural Features of Complex Programmable Logic Devices?‌

‌Logic Unit‌: It is composed of multiple programmable logic macrocells (Macro Cells). Each macrocell can process dozens of combinational logic inputs and is suitable for implementing complex combinational logic such as decoders.

‌Interconnection Resources‌: Logic units are connected through a central programmable interconnect matrix to provide flexible wiring capabilities.

‌I/O Resources‌: It integrates rich input/output pins and supports an efficient interface with external circuits.

 

‌3. What are the Technical Features of Complex Programmable Logic Devices?‌

‌Programming Technology‌: It adopts non-volatile storage technology based on EEPROM or Flash. After programming, data will not be lost when power is off, and it supports multiple updates in-system programming (ISP).

‌Performance Advantages‌: It has the characteristics of high-density integration, low power consumption, and high reliability, and is suitable for scenarios with high real-time requirements.

 

‌4. What are the Key Differences from FPGA? ‌‌

Features

‌CPLD

‌FPGA

‌Structural Basis

Product term technology, macrocell structure

Lookup table technology (LUT)

‌Configuration Storage

On-chip integrated EEPROM/Flash

External configuration memory required

‌Applicable Scenarios

Complex combinational logic, control intensive

Data-intensive, high-performance computing

‌Granularity

Large granularity (macrocell level)

Medium granularity (LUT level)

 

5. What are the Application Advantages of Complex Programmable Logic Devices?‌

Development Efficiency‌: Rapid design through schematics or hardware description language (HDL), shortening the development cycle and lowering the hardware experience threshold.

 

‌Cost-effectiveness‌: No tape-out cost, suitable for small and medium-scale production (such as less than 10,000 pieces) and prototype verification.

‌Flexibility‌: Repeatable programming to modify logic functions, widely used in communications, industrial control, automotive electronics, and other fields.

 

As a key component in digital system design, CPLD balances flexibility, integration, and cost, and is the preferred solution for the implementation of small and medium-scale logic circuits.