Title :
Programmable logic devices as an aid to system design
Author_Institution :
Roke Manor Res. Ltd., Romsey, UK
fDate :
9/1/1992 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The article discusses the use of PLDs as a prototype in system design. This is illustrated using an example of a programme of work undertaken at Roke Manor Research Ltd. to design the bursting and control logic for a digital cordless telephone application (DECT, Digital European Cordless Telecommunications) using Actel PLDs. The design process used is described in detail and the article shows how effective the process is in producing PLD prototypes for system design and shows its suitability for prototyping ASICs. The design process uses three CAD packages: ELLA-a hardware description language; GATEMAP-a logic synthesis package; and ALS-action logic system supplied by Actel
Keywords :
VLSI; application specific integrated circuits; cordless telephone systems; demultiplexing equipment; digital radio systems; logic arrays; logic design; multiplexing equipment; ALS; Actel PLD; DECT; DECT protocol ASIC; Digital European Cordless Telecommunications; ELLA; GATEMAP; action logic system; control logic; demultiplexes; digital cordless telephone; multiplexes; mux/demux; programmable logic devices;
Journal_Title :
Computing & Control Engineering Journal
