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.
learning CPLD / FPGA
Started by ●April 6, 2004
Reply by ●April 7, 20042004-04-07
> 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
Reply by ●April 8, 20042004-04-08
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
Reply by ●April 9, 20042004-04-09
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