Hi All,
I have a small project which requires a 30 something Combinational Logic Block CPLD with 20ns delay. In the good old days, I would have done this using several 22V10s.
Given that I can start this one from scratch, I though that it might be time to see what is new - hence this posting.
Prioritized requirements are as follows:
1) Availability of parts. Digikey is probably the easiest distributor to use where I am located (NZ). There is no point designing in a super new part if I can't buy them easily. Quad Flat Pack is preferred, PLCC will be OK and BGA is out of the question.2) Development tools. Verilog is preferred, but I can probably get away with a Register Translation Language, or Schematic Capture. This is a small project, so I don't want to spend more than a few US$100s on tools. I have Orcad 9 and Protel 99 if that helps.
3) Programming tools. Same as 2, I don't want to buy a US$1200 programmer for the 30 or so devices I will be using in production.4) EEPROM or FLASH part. This is a small project; I really don't want to burden the system with a serial boot EEPROM. Programming using a JTAG or and in circuit pod would be very nice.
Usual problem really - high speed, low power, delivered yesterday on $0 budget.
Any thoughts and pointers for our against current tools and manufacturers appreciated.
Thanks,
Mark