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Text Digital Systems Design Prototyping FPGAs
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DATE: july 1997
TITLE: Text on Digital Systems Design and Prototyping Using Field Programmable Logic
TITLE: Text on Digital Systems Design and Prototyping Using Field Programmable Logic
by Zoran Salcic, The University of Auckland, New Zealand
and Asim Smailagic, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Field-programmable logic has been available for a number of years. The role
of Field-Programmable Logic Devices (FPLDs) has evolved from simply
implementing the system `glue-logic' to the ability to implement very
complex system functions, such as microprocessors and microcomputers. The
speed with which these devices can be programmed makes them ideal for
prototyping. Low production cost makes them competitive for small to medium
volume productions. These devices make possible new sophisticated
applications, and bring up new hardware/software trade-offs and diminish
the traditional hardware/software demarcation line. Advanced design tools
are being developed for automatic compilation of complex designs and
routings to custom circuits.
Digital Systems Design and Prototyping Using Field Programmable Logic
covers the subjects of digital systems design and (FPLDs), combining them
into an entity useful for designers in the areas of digital systems and
rapid system prototyping. It is also useful for the growing community of
engineers and researchers dealing with the exciting field of FPLDs,
reconfigurable and programmable logic. The authors' goal is to bring these
topics to students studying digital system design, computer design, and
related subjects in order to show them how very complex circuits can be
implemented at the desk.
Digital Systems Design and Prototyping Using Field Programmable Logic
makes a pioneering effort to present rapid prototyping and generation of
computer systems using FPLDs.
Digital Systems Design and Prototyping Using Field Programmable Logic
includes a CD-ROM containing Altera's Max+Plus II design environment which
provides easy design entry, simulation, and modification of the designs
presented in the book.
CONTENTS: List of Figures. List of Tables. List of Examples. Preface. 1.
Introduction to Field Programmable Logic Devices. 2. Examples of FPLD
Families. 3. Design Tools and Logic Design with FPLDS. 4. Introduction to
Design Using AHDL. 5. Design Examples. 6. SIMP - A Simple
Custom-Configurable Microprocessor. 7. Designing with Advanced Tools - An
Introduction to VHDL. 8. Rapid Prototyping of Computer Systems Using FPLDS
- A Case Study. Glossary. Selected Reading. Index.
FROM THE FOREWORD
"This is a ground-breaking book that bridges the gap between digital
design theory and practice. It provides a unifying terminology for
describing FPLD technology. In addition to introducing the technology it
also describes the design methodology and tools required to harness this
technology. It introduces two hardware description languages (e.g. AHDL
and VHDL). Design is best learned by practice and the book supports this
notion with abundant case studies"
DANIEL P. SIEWIOREK, Carnegie Mellon University
CD-ROM INCLUDED!
Digital Systems Design and Prototyping Using Field Programmable Logic,
First Edition includes a CD-ROM that contains Altera's MAX+PLUS II 7.21
Student Edition Programmable Logic Development Software. MAX+PLUS II is a
fully integrated design environment that offers unmatched flexibility and
performance. The intuitive graphical interface is complemented by
complete and instantly accessible on-line documentation, which makes
learning and using MAX+PLUS II quick and easy. The MAX+PLUS II version
7.21 Student Edition offers the following features:
* Operates on PCs running Windows 3.1, Windows 95 and Windows NT 3.51 and
4.0.
* Graphical and text-based design entry, including the Altera Hardware
Description Language (AHDL) and VHDL.
* Design compilation for Product-term (MAX 7000S) and look-up table (FLEX
10K) device architectures.
* Design verification with full timing simulation.
Hardbound, ISBN 0-7923-9935-8, April 1997, 368 pp., US$98.00
Kluwer Academic Publishers Tel: (617) 871-6600
101 Philip Drive Fax: (617) 871-6528
Norwell, MA 02061 E-mail: kluwer@wkap.com
Complete Catalog: http://www.wkap.nl
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