bigaussie
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Hi to all.
I need some help from experience persons.
I am planning to build a Multicolor Moving Message Display using CPLD MAX 7000S from Altera. I had buid the same one using 38 TTL Logic ICs.
Reason for choosing MAX 7000S is, its simplicity & 5 V I/O & core requirements. I am reffering book from Robert Dueck 1st ed. which explains systematic approach to design with MAX PLUS II software. I can't get 2nd edition so I am forced to avoid Quartus II and thus MAX II devices & kits.
Since I am new to PLDs I want to know whether MAX 7000S with 256 macrocells & 5000 usable gates, can accomodate 38-45 TTL ICs comprising of counters, latches, buffers, decoders, etc. What does usable gates mean ?
I also want to know about place where I can buy MAX 7000S Quick Start Development Kit introduced by Arrow Electronics & Altera in 2003.
If anyone knows about where I can get UP2 Board from Altera since now it is a legacy.
Thanks in advance,
bigaussie
I need some help from experience persons.
I am planning to build a Multicolor Moving Message Display using CPLD MAX 7000S from Altera. I had buid the same one using 38 TTL Logic ICs.
Reason for choosing MAX 7000S is, its simplicity & 5 V I/O & core requirements. I am reffering book from Robert Dueck 1st ed. which explains systematic approach to design with MAX PLUS II software. I can't get 2nd edition so I am forced to avoid Quartus II and thus MAX II devices & kits.
Since I am new to PLDs I want to know whether MAX 7000S with 256 macrocells & 5000 usable gates, can accomodate 38-45 TTL ICs comprising of counters, latches, buffers, decoders, etc. What does usable gates mean ?
I also want to know about place where I can buy MAX 7000S Quick Start Development Kit introduced by Arrow Electronics & Altera in 2003.
If anyone knows about where I can get UP2 Board from Altera since now it is a legacy.
Thanks in advance,
bigaussie