A microcomputer implementation of PLA function and its use in a laboratory dealing with arithmetic algorithms

Author

Abe, Kôki ; Naraoka, Masato ; Wakatsuki, Yôji

Author_Institution

Dept. of Comput. Sci. & Inf. Math., Univ. of Electro-Commun., Tokyo, Japan

Volume

32

Issue

2

fYear

1989

fDate

5/1/1989 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

129

Lastpage

138

Abstract

The function of a programmable logic array (PLA) was implemented using a microcomputer. The equipment is suitable for use in laboratories because it is electrically programmable, easy to be realized and maintained, and has sufficient capacity. It has been used for implementing fixed-point arithmetic algorithms, a subject of a laboratory course given to computer science majors of the University of Electro-Communications. The PLA program is created on a personal computer using a text editor and transmitted to the PLA through a serial communication line. Parallel interface circuits between the personal computer and the arithmetic unit to be implemented by the students were also prepared. The arrangements enable them to write and execute Pascal programs to test whether the implementation meets given specifications

Keywords

PLD programming; computer interfaces; computer science education; digital arithmetic; logic arrays; microcomputer applications; computer science course; fixed-point arithmetic algorithms; laboratory; microcomputer; parallel interface circuits; programmable logic array; serial communication line; text editor; Algorithm design and analysis; Circuit testing; Computer science; Digital arithmetic; Fixed-point arithmetic; Laboratories; Logic arrays; Logic functions; Microcomputers; Programmable logic arrays;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Education, IEEE Transactions on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0018-9359

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/13.28045

Filename

28045