Pros And Cons Of Replacing Discrete Logic With Programmable Logic In Introductory Digital Logic Courses.
Kevin Nickels
Abstract
Digital circuit construction with small-scale integrated (SSI) and medium-scale integrated (MSI) logic has long been a cornerstone of introductory digital logic design laboratories. Recently, instructors have begun replacing these projects with designs using complex programmable logic such as programmable array logic (PLA) chips and field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs).
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Programmable logic deviceComplex programmable logic deviceComputer scienceProgrammable logic arrayField-programmable gate arrayProgrammable Array LogicLogic synthesisLogic familySimple programmable logic deviceSchematicComputer architectureRegister-transfer levelDigital electronicsLogic optimizationSequential logicLogic gateSession (web analytics)Computer hardwareElectronic circuitEngineeringElectronic engineeringElectrical engineeringAlgorithmWorld Wide WebExperimental Learning in EngineeringLearning Styles and Cognitive DifferencesEngineering Education and Pedagogy