Programmable Logic Devices Design Methodology

Design Development Process:

The Design development process for PLDs proceeds in three (3) main phases:

1. Logic Design
2. Design implementation
3. Design / Logic verification

Logic Design:

• Define the system problem
• Generate a block diagram
• Implement the function logically
• Derive the boolean equations describing the design

Design Implementation:

This process consists largely of selecting and using the tools to translate the result of the first phase into configured PLD.  The following are the steps:

• PLD family and device selection
• Partitioning the logic to fit the devices selected.
• Equation Entry
• Running development software and JEDEC file creation
• Platform and programmer configuration
• JEDEC file transfer
• Device programming