SynopsisThis book is intended for the first-time user of programmable logic devices, and for the experienced designer who has already used these devices. The book presents the various PLD types, examines the history of these devices and shows how they are used in modern digital systems., The book starts with the basics of logic design and quickly progresses to advanced PLD-specific design techniques, with a section addressing problems of testability and production. It ends with an informative design example including descriptions and supplementary documentation complete enough to allow even the most novice PLD users to duplicate this design themselves.