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PALs and 2023

SGarciaV
SGarciaV over 2 years ago

Hello all!

My first post in this forum. I haven't been to E14 in a while; now everything is different!

I may start a project in the near future that involves TTL 74LS logic. Currently, I will be using one 74LS00, but the chip count may rise depending on design decisions. A priority is keeping the chip count down, so I may want to integrate some of the glue logic. Way back - in the 80s -  I used PALs for this purpose. Doing some research, I see that this option is still available. Since we have fast-forward a few decades since the 80s, I am wondering if there is a more modern, mainstream option, other than PALs (or GALs).

This forum was the closest I could find to programmable logic, I hope it is the correct place to ask. I should mention that if my needs are simple enough a 16L8 PAL might do the trick (sorry, trying to remember this from back then). I have a TL866 II Plus, so if the device can be programmed with this programmer, it would be a plus. Thanks for any orientation or feedback. Salvador

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  • johnbeetem
    johnbeetem over 2 years ago +3
    Howdy! I used to do a lot of design with CPLDs and FPGAs. From a quick search today, I'd take a look at Microchip. https://www.microchip.com/en-us/products/fpgas-and-plds/spld-cplds# They have some…
  • shabaz
    shabaz over 2 years ago +2
    Hi, 74LS is obsolete, there are other logic families that might suit you more. In any case, the (slightly more) modern replacement for typical PAL chips were CPLDs. They are also now not as common…
  • flyingbean
    flyingbean over 2 years ago +2
    CPLD might be a good candidate if you prefer to implement gate/register circuits rather than modern DSP slice/LUTs for your projects. Please check Microchip website, since it is the major manufacturer…
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    dang74 over 2 years ago

    As charlieo21 mentioned  both CPLDs and FPGAs are the next step on the ladder and what programmable logic has ultimately evolved to.  With that said I study the schematics of old arcade boards and noticed that GALs were commonly used back in the 80s for some of the glue logic.  So as of late I've been intrigued with the idea of using a GAL as a way of doing something retro without using dozens 7400 series parts.

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    SGarciaV over 2 years ago in reply to dang74

    Yup, GALs and PALs have been on my mind. As other recommended, I am going to look at Microchip to see what they have to offer.

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    SGarciaV over 2 years ago in reply to dang74

    Yup, GALs and PALs have been on my mind. As other recommended, I am going to look at Microchip to see what they have to offer.

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