Digital Systems Design and Prototyping Using Field Programmable Logic

Field-programmable logic has been available for a number of years. The role of Field-Programmable Logic Devices (FPLDs) has evolved from simply implementing the system `glue-logic' to the ability to implement very complex system functions, such as microprocessors and microcomputers. The speed with which these devices can be programmed makes them ideal for prototyping. Low production cost makes them competitive for small to medium volume productions. These devices make possible new sophisticated applications, and bring up new hardware/software trade-offs and diminish the traditional hardware/software demarcation line. Advanced design tools are being developed for automatic compilation of complex designs and routings to custom circuits.
Digital Systems Design and Prototyping Using Field Programmable Logic covers the subjects of digital systems design and (FPLDs), combining them into an entity useful for designers in the areas of digital systems and rapid system prototyping. It is also useful for the growing community of engineers and researchers dealing with the exciting field of FPLDs, reconfigurable and programmable logic. The authors' goal is to bring these topics to students studying digital system design, computer design, and related subjects in order to show them how very complex circuits can be implemented at the desk.
Digital Systems Design and Prototyping Using Field Programmable Logic makes a pioneering effort to present rapid prototyping and generation of computer systems using FPLDs.

From the Foreword: `This is a ground-breaking book that bridges the gap between digital design theory and practice. It provides a unifying terminology for describing FPLD technology. In addition to introducing the technology it also describes the design methodology and tools required to harness this technology. It introduces two hardware description languages (e.g. AHDL and VHDL). Design is best learned by practice and the book supports this notion with abundant case studies.' Daniel P. Siewiorek, Carnegie Mellon University

CD-ROM INCLUDED!
Digital Systems Design and Prototyping Using Field Programmable Logic, First Edition includes a CD-ROM that contains Altera's MAX+PLUS II 7.21 Student Edition Programmable Logic Development Software. MAX+PLUS II is a fully integrated design environment that offers unmatched flexibility and performance. The intuitive graphical interface is complemented by complete and instantly accessible on-line documentation, which makes learning and using MAX+PLUS II quick and easy. The MAX+PLUS II version 7.21 Student Edition offers the following features:

• Operates on PCs running Windows 3.1, Windows 95 and Windows NT 3.51 and 4.0.
• Graphical and text-based design entry, including the Altera Hardware Description Language (AHDL) and VHDL.
• Design compilation for Product-term (MAX 7000S) and look-up table (FLEX 10K) device architectures.
• Design verification with full timing simulation.

Springer Book Archives

to Field Programmable Logic Devices.- 1.1. Introduction.- 1.2 Types of FPLDs.- 1.3 Programming Technologies.- 1.4. Logic Cell Architecture.- 1.5 Routing Architecture.- 1.6 Design Process.- Examples of FPLD Families.- 2.1 The Altera MAX 7000 Devices.- 2.2 The Altera FLEX 8000 and 10K Devices.- 2.3 Xilinx XC4000 FPGAs.- Design Tools and Logic Design with FPLDS.- 3.1 Design Framework.- 3.2 Design Entry and High Level Modeling.- 3.3 Design Verification and Simulation.- 3.4 Integrated Design Environment Example: Altera's Max+PLUS II.- to Design Using AHDL.- 4.1. AHDL Design Entry.- 4.2. AHDL Basics.- 4.3 Designing Sequential logic.- 4.4 Implementing a Hierarchical Project.- 4.5 Reserved Keywords and Symbols.- 4.6 Boolean Expressions.- 4.7 Library Functions.- Design Examples.- 5.1 Electronic Lock.- 5.2 Temperature Control System.- SIMP - A Simple Custom-Configurable Microprocessor.- 6.1 Basic Features.- 6.2 Processor Data Path.- 6.3 Instruction Execution.- 6.4 SimP Implementation.- Designing with Advanced Tools - An Introduction to VHDL.- 7.1. Overview of VHDL.- 7.2 Specifics of VHDL in Max+PLUS II Design Environment and VHDL Synthesis.- 7.3 Design Example in VHDL - Sequence Classifier and Recognizer.- Rapid Prototyping of Computer Systems Using Fplds-A Case Study.- 8.1 System Overview.- 8.2 Memory Interface Logic.- 8.3 Private Eye Controller.- 8.4 Secondary Logic.- Selected Reading.