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Re: Hardware musings

Subject: Re: Hardware musings
From: "PZ" <skierpaul@yahoo.com>
Date: 15 Oct 2006 21:39:42 -0700
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mdj wrote:
> The big question is, are there CPLD's out there with sufficient
> capacity, yet still in a form factor that's compatible with hobbyist
> level electronics work?

Yes.  Both Altera and Xilinx have 44pin CPLD's that are a nice
"hobbyist" size. Both companies offer free dev tools as well.  I'd
recommend checking out Altera's 3032 (32 macrocell) and 3064 (64
macrocell) series.  Take it one step further and get an 8-bit-baby.
http://www.8bitbaby.com

IMHO, Altera's dev tools are much more user friendly than Xilinx,
particularly if you're going to use schematic entry.

- Paul

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