what are difference between SPLD, CPLD and FPGA

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vead

Joined Nov 24, 2011
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SPLD - simple programmable logic device
CPLD - complex programmable logic device
FPGA- field programmable gate array

CPLD is programmable device which have microcell , switch matrix , functional block and its own chip memory
FPGA contain array of gates , flip flop which can be program
CPLD , SPLD FPGA

how they all are different in term of hardware ?
 

AnalogKid

Joined Aug 1, 2013
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Each device you list is more complex than the one above it, but in one sense they all do the same thing, just more and more of it.

SPLD - small input gate array, no internal routing matrix, no I/O routing matrix, no internal exclusive or function, maybe output latches but if so, usually a common clock signal to latch all outputs. Small number of I/O pins.

CPLD - the best part for most things (OK, a small editorial). Larger input gate array, a routing matrix between the gates and the macrocells, much more complex flip flop macrocell with many modes, true exclusive-or function, etc., a routing matrix between the macrocells and the I/O pins so you can assign any pin or pins to any cell. 32 to 512 macrocells (flipflops), over 100 I/O pins possible.

FPGA - Larger part, physically and electronically. Based on lookup tables rather than a large gate array, thousands of cells possible, etc. More, bigger, faster big rother to the CPLD, but a very similar device in terms of its functions. Many FPGAs have an internal memory array, and have so many cells that you can use a group of them to emulate an industry standard microcontroller, like an 8051, within the chip. But, more money, more power, harder to program.

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