GAL16V8D-15QPN

Product Overview

Category: Programmable Logic Device (PLD)

Use: The GAL16V8D-15QPN is a high-performance PLD designed for digital logic applications. It offers programmable functionality, allowing users to implement custom logic functions.

Characteristics: - High-speed operation - Low power consumption - Wide operating voltage range - Flexible programming options - Compact size

Package: The GAL16V8D-15QPN is available in a Quad Flat Package (QFP) format. This package provides a compact and reliable solution for integrating the PLD into various electronic systems.

Essence: The essence of the GAL16V8D-15QPN lies in its ability to provide customizable logic functions, enabling designers to create tailored solutions for their specific application requirements.

Packaging/Quantity: The GAL16V8D-15QPN is typically packaged in reels or tubes, with quantities varying based on customer needs.

Specifications

• Operating Voltage Range: 4.5V to 5.5V
• Maximum Operating Frequency: 15 MHz
• Number of Inputs: 16
• Number of Outputs: 8
• Programmable Macrocell: Yes
• Maximum User-Programmable Gates: 32
• Programming Technology: Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM)
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C

Pin Configuration

The GAL16V8D-15QPN features a total of 20 pins, each serving a specific function. The pin configuration is as follows:

1. GND (Ground)
2. I/O0 (Input/Output 0)
3. I/O1 (Input/Output 1)
4. I/O2 (Input/Output 2)
5. I/O3 (Input/Output 3)
6. I/O4 (Input/Output 4)
7. I/O5 (Input/Output 5)
8. I/O6 (Input/Output 6)
9. I/O7 (Input/Output 7)
10. VCC (Power Supply)
11. CE1 (Chip Enable 1)
12. CE2 (Chip Enable 2)
13. OE (Output Enable)
14. I/O8 (Input/Output 8)
15. I/O9 (Input/Output 9)
16. I/O10 (Input/Output 10)
17. I/O11 (Input/Output 11)
18. I/O12 (Input/Output 12)
19. I/O13 (Input/Output 13)
20. I/O14 (Input/Output 14)

Functional Features

The GAL16V8D-15QPN offers several functional features that make it a versatile PLD for various applications:

1. Programmable Logic: The device allows users to program custom logic functions, enabling the implementation of complex digital circuits.
2. Macrocell Architecture: It includes a programmable macrocell that can be configured as a flip-flop, latch, or combinatorial logic element, providing additional flexibility in circuit design.
3. High-Speed Operation: The GAL16V8D-15QPN operates at a maximum frequency of 15 MHz, making it suitable for time-critical applications.
4. Low Power Consumption: The device is designed to minimize power consumption, ensuring efficient operation and reducing overall system power requirements.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - Customizable logic functions - Compact size - Wide operating voltage range - Low power consumption - High-speed operation

Disadvantages: - Limited number of user-programmable gates - Programming required for desired functionality

Working Principles

The GAL16V8D-15QPN operates based on the principles of programmable logic. It consists of a matrix of configurable logic cells that can be programmed to perform specific logic functions. The device is programmed using an EEPROM technology, allowing users to define the desired logic behavior.

During operation, the inputs are processed through the programmable logic cells, and the outputs reflect the programmed logic function. The macrocell provides additional flexibility by allowing the implementation of sequential logic elements.

Application Field Plans

The GAL16V8D-15QPN finds applications in various fields, including:

1. Digital Circuit Design: The device is widely used in digital circuit design projects, enabling designers to implement custom logic functions.
2. Embedded Systems: It is suitable for integration into embedded systems, providing customizable logic capabilities for controlling various subsystems.
3. Communication Systems: The GAL16V8D-15QPN can be utilized in communication systems for protocol handling, data processing, and signal routing.
4. Industrial Automation: It finds application in industrial automation systems, offering flexible logic control for process