26 hod., optionally

Survey of ways how to implement digital systems. Logic functions, their realization in PROM, PAL, PLA structures . ASSP and ASIC devices.
Simple PLDs, their functional blocks, macrocells of GAL 16V8 and 20V8 devices. Other SPLD types, their labelling and parameters
Complex PLD and FPGA devices - structure, basic properties
Introduction to VHDL programming language, synthesis and implementation (translation, mapping, place and route), constraints
Asynchronous (combinational) and synchronous (sequence) logic systems in PLDs.
Counters: binary, decimal (one- and bidirectional, with shortened cycle), Gray counter, LFSR – properties, HDL description
State machines (SM): Moore and Mealy type, HDL description, their compilation to SOP form
Simplifying of SM - equivalent states, their finding. State coding for PLDs and FPGAs. Algorithmic description of SM
Timing in programmable devices, pipelining, register retiming. Metastability, usage of reset signal and corresponding HDL description
FPGA devices - additional blocks: I/O standards, memory elements, blocks for frequency synthesis and for further handling of clock signals, fast serial communication, DSP blocks
Implementation of processors, use of intellectual property blocks
Boundary scan, PLD configuration, PCB design for PLD.