i think it's good idea to learn from app notes and data sheets.
don't u think reviewing digital design stuff is also necessary?

"Nitro" <nitro-57@no_spam_please_usa.net> wrote in message news:<avgebabfcnzcyrnfrhfnarg.hvvol20.pminews@news.randori.com>...
> Xilinx offers a CPLD development board for about $49 with the chip, board,
> cable  and software (just add batteries.)  I have seen specials at times for
> a free one day class (including the board) at the local distributor in our
> area.  Check the Xilinx site to find a distributor in your area and give them
> a call.
> 
> (Other than using the chips I have no connection with Xilinx,  Consider this
> the standard discalaimer...)
> 
> On 6 Apr 2004 23:48:42 -0700, Michael Kr?mer wrote:
> 
> >
> >
> >> Can anyone recommend books/tools for learning CPLD / FPGA?
> >> 
> >Why not just get the datasheets and app-notes from Xilinx or Altera?
> >Download the free software from their websites and "learn by doing".
> >That's how I did it and it was rather effective.
> >
> >Michael

Xilinx offers a CPLD development board for about $49 with the chip, board,
cable  and software (just add batteries.)  I have seen specials at times for
a free one day class (including the board) at the local distributor in our
area.  Check the Xilinx site to find a distributor in your area and give them
a call.

(Other than using the chips I have no connection with Xilinx,  Consider this
the standard discalaimer...)

On 6 Apr 2004 23:48:42 -0700, Michael Kr?mer wrote:

>
>
>> Can anyone recommend books/tools for learning CPLD / FPGA?
>> 
>Why not just get the datasheets and app-notes from Xilinx or Altera?
>Download the free software from their websites and "learn by doing".
>That's how I did it and it was rather effective.
>
>Michael

> Can anyone recommend books/tools for learning CPLD / FPGA?
> 
Why not just get the datasheets and app-notes from Xilinx or Altera?
Download the free software from their websites and "learn by doing".
That's how I did it and it was rather effective.

Michael

Can anyone recommend books/tools for learning CPLD / FPGA?

I am EE graduate(got MD degree 20 years ago!) but have not worked on
hardware after graduate.