Programmable Logic Device - Technical MCQs

Q1:

By adding an OR gate to a simple programmable logic device (SPLD) the foundation for a(n) ________ is made possible.

A PAL

B PLA

C CPLD

D EEPROM

ANS:A - PAL

Programmable Array Logic (PAL) is a commonly used programmable logic device (PLD). It has a programmable AND array and fixed OR array. PAL consists of small programmable read-only memory (PROM) and additional output logic used to implement a particular desired logic function with limited components.