Definitions for "CPLD"
Keywords:  macrocell, fpga, pal, omplex, pld
Complex Programmable Logic Device - Complex in this case means that the logic density is considerably higher than the "older" generations of PLD
Programmable Logic Array
omplex rogrammable ogic evice. CPLDs are a class of programmable logic devices. They feature the speed, design simplicity, and predictability of PALs. Conceptually, they consist of PAL-like function blocks that can be interconnected through a switch matrix.
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