Tools and Technologies for Designing Control Systems using Programmable Logic Devices

Authors:	Milik Adam, Silesian University of Technology of Gliwice, Poland Dykierek Mariusz, Aldec-ADT, Poland
Topic:	4.1 Components and Instruments
Session:	Programmable Devices and Embedded Systems
Keywords:	Programmable Logic Device; PLD; Field Programmable Gate Array; FPGA; Complex Programmable Logic Device; CPLD; VHDL; Verilog

Abstract

The paper presents modern programmable logic devices and design methodologies with appropriate tools reference. It briefly shows enhancements introduced in the architecture of FPGA and its influence on circuit capabilities. The paper presents also the design process from idea to functional implementation. It discusses algorithmic and functional approaches to design. Abstraction level and transaction mechanisms are shown as a method of hiding details without compromising design functionality. Finally tools for different design approaches and design environment requirements are presented. Copyright (C) 2005 IFAC