programmable logic devices so widely used? Programmable logic
devices provide designers ultimate flexibility, time to market advantage,
design integration, are easy to design with and can be reprogrammed
time and time again even in the field to upgrade system functionality.
This book was written to complement the popular Xilinx\u00ae Campus
Seminar series but can also be used as a stand-alone tutorial and
information source for the first of your many programmable logic
designs. After you have finished your first design this book will prove
useful as a reference guide or quick start handbook.
The book details the history of programmable logic, where and how to
use them, how to install the free, full functioning design software (Xilinx
WebPACK\u2122 ISE included with this book) and then guides you through
your first of many designs. There are also sections on VHDL and
schematic capture design entry and finally a data bank of useful
