Study the art of Complex Programmable Logic Devices (CPLDs) and learn to turn software into hardware with this incredible technology.

CPLDs are an ideal introduction to programmable logic technology. These chips are internally constructed of an array or matrix of programmable logic units or blocks, where each cell can perform various logic functions.

The power of CPLDs is that with a software based tool you can write code compiled into a hardware description that is then downloaded and Flashed into the CPLD, changing its behavior to your exact specifications. By mastering this technology, you can develop your own chips that run at blazing speeds as well as design very complex systems that would be impossible with discrete TTL chips.

The MACH64 features a complete Lattice is MACH 4064 series development kit with a built-in programmer, which supports external targets as well. The included manual begins with the technology of CPLDs and then eases you into the ABEL Language used to program CPLDs.

The numerous challenging hands-on projects include: basic logic gates, counters, state machines, ALU design, audio generation, NTSC and VGA video generation and much more.

Everything you need to build all the labs is included in the kit along with extra parts for your own creations. Resistors, capacitors, LEDs, transistors, diodes, and more! Design your own chips!

REQUIREMENTS: Windows PC with parallel port. NTSC TV monitor for NTSC labs. VGA monitor for VGA labs.

What's ABEL? ABEL stands for Advanced Boolean Equation Language. It's an industry standard language used to program CPLDs and is very easy to learn. ABEL is similar to a subset of C in many ways.

• MACH64 Development Board.
• Built in Programmer.
• 250+ Page Hard Copy User Manual.
• 9V @ 300 mA, 2.1mm, DC Wall Adapter.
• DB25 Parallel Port Programming Cable.
• External CPLD Programming Cable.
• A/V Cable.
• Solderless Breadboard.
• 40 Hook up Wires (20 long, 20 short).
• Over 75 Passive Components.
• 1.0MHz, 3.58MHz, 25.175MHz oscillators.
• Windows CD-ROM w/Software & Tools.
• Over 20 Step by Step Tutorials.