ISPLSI 1016E-80LT44I

Embedded - CPLDs (Complex Programmable Logic Devices)

Introduction

Complex Programmable Logic Devices (CPLDs) are electronic components with a large number of integrated logic elements in a very small physical size. CPLDs are also referred to as Programmable Logic Devices (PLDs), Field Programmable Logic Devices (FPLDs) or Complex Programmable Array Logic (CPLAs). CPLDs are widely used in industrial, automotive, military and aerospace applications, particularly those applications which require fast, accurate and reliable responses in adverse or extreme environments. The ISPLSI 1016E-80LT44I is a CPLD developed by Altera Corporation and released in 2012. This device has been widely adopted in the embedded market for its fast speed and reliability when compared to similar products.

Features of ISPLSI 1016E-80LT44I CPLD

The ISPLSI 1016E-80LT44I CPLD is a high speed, low power device with up to 3000 usable gates with 28 full product terms of configurable logic and high speed I/O operations. It also features erase-protected on-chip memory and an integrated 0.1mm pad. The CPLD further provides extended temperature range (up to 125°C) as well as an optional thermal management device which reduces power consumption in an environment of greater than 100°C ambient temperature. The CPLD also supports industry-standard byte programming and open programming methods offering a seamless and cost effective migration from existing devices.

Applications of ISPLSI 1016E-80LT44I CPLD

The ISPLSI 1016E-80LT44I CPLD can be used in a wide range of applications, such as automotive, industrial, and military and aerospace applications, as well as medical and consumer devices. Automotive applications include automotive infotainment systems, automotive navigation, vehicle control, and engine control systems. In industrial applications, the CPLD is suitable for use in controllers, automation systems, motion control systems and mechatronic systems. In military and aerospace applications the CPLD is suitable for use in guidance systems, satellite systems and enemy detection systems. In medical applications, CPLD can be used in medical imaging and laboratory equipment and in consumer electronics, it can be used in home appliances, home entertainment systems, and computing devices.

Working Principle of ISPLSI 1016E-80LT44I CPLD

The working principle of ISPLSI 1016E-80LT44I CPLD is based on an integrated circuit design which enables the complex programmable logic devices (CPLDs) to embed both programmable logic and memory on a single chip, providing an unlimited number of connections between multiple devices. The ISPLSI 1016E-80LT44I CPLD can be programmed with the Altera design suite, which is a comprehensive set of graphical and text based development tools that enables the feature-rich, programmable interconnects of the CPLD. The Altera design suite provides the capability to create highly optimized, sophisticated designs at both a structural and functional level. At a structural level, the ISPLSI 1016E-80LT44I CPLD supports flex users, which refer to the ability to overlap I/O functions, allowing for more efficient use of looping logic and resource utilization. Additionally, the CPLD supports logic optimization for efficient signal routing, which includes buffer and flip-flop insertion, as well as demultiplexing and multiplexing, providing an optimal result for the design. At a functional level, the ISPLSI 1016E-80LT44I CPLD supports a variety of programming modes, including direct-data entry, indirect-data entry and self-timed circuitry. Direct-data entry allows the designer to create logic functions on the fly, while indirect-data-entry mode offers the ability to create complex data paths around combinatorial logic blocks. Self-timed circuit mode enables the designer to create flexible interconnects around state machines, while ensuring deterministic and reliable operation. The ISPLSI 1016E-80LT44I CPLD can also be used to develop programmable interconnects, allowing users to create standard, cost effective partitioned architectures with just a few keystrokes. This allows for much faster design time and fewer design cycles, reducing the time to implementation. The CPLD further supports embedded memory for additional programmability and flexibility when creating complex designs.

Conclusion

The ISPLSI 1016E-80LT44I CPLD is a high performance, low power, high temperature tolerant device which has been widely adopted in the embedded market for its reliable and fast speed operations. The device has a variety of applications in automotive, industrial, military and aerospace, and medical and consumer devices and can be programmed using the Altera design suite. The device is capable of creating highly optimized, sophisticated designs optimized at both a structural and functional level enabling the creation of programmable interconnects, logic optimization and embedded memory.