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: C.V.S.B.UMA VANI
: Lecturer
: ECE
: GPW, Palamaner.
: III semester
: Digital Electronics
: CM-305
: Semiconductor Memories (10/10)
: 50Mts
: Programmable Logic Array (PLA)
: ppt, Diagrams
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OBJECTIVES

On completion of this period ,you would be able

to:

State the use of Programmable Logic Array.

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Recap

In the last class we have studied about

The details of 2732A UVEPROM IC.
The details of 2864 EEPROM IC.

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Do You Know ?

The details of 2732A UVEPROM IC.

The details of 2864 EEPROM IC.

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Programmable Logic Array (PLA)

The PLA is a non volatile Random Access Storage

device.
Used for implementing random logic circuitry and
ROMs.
PLA is similar to ROM. In this memory, the stored
data can only be read out, but their principle of
operation and internal structure are very different.

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Operation of PLA
The Block diagram of a typical PLA with M inputs and N
outputs is shown in Fig.1
The CE is chip Enable Input and use to Enable the 3state outputs.
I0
F0
I1

.
.
.

.
.
.

PLA

Im-2

F1

Fn-2
Fn-1

Im-1
o CE

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Fig. 1
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 When PLA is used to implement logic functions, the

inputs represent Boolean variables and the outputs

corresponding to different functions of these

variables.
PLA can also be used for lesser number of
functions, leaving a portion of PLA unused.

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Block Diagram of PLA

Fig.2 Block diagram of PLA

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 The Block diagram of a PLA is shown in

fig.2

Input Buffer: Provides the input variables and their

complements on its outputs.

AND Matrix: Used to form Product terms.

OR Matrix : Used to produce the logic sum of the

product term output of the AND Matrix.
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 Invert / Non-Invert Matrix : Programmable buffer that

can be set for inverting or Non-inverting operation
corresponding to active low or active high output
respectively.
Output Buffer : Used to increase the driving capability
of the PLA.

Usually, the outputs are TTL Compatible.

74PL839,82S200,DM7575,DM7576 are important

commercially available PLA ICs.
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Advantages of PLAs
Compact circuitry.
High switching speed.

Implementing random logic circuitry.

Faster access time.

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Summary

We have discussed about

The Block diagram of PLA.
The use of PLA.
Advantages of PLA.

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QUIZ
1. The PLA is a ______________
(a)Programmable Array Logic
(b) Programmable Logic Array
(c) Programmable logic addition
(d) All of the above

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(2) The advantage of PLA is

(a) Low Switching Speed

(b) High Switching Speed

(c) High Access Time

(d) None of the above

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Questions
(1) What is meant by PLA?
(2) What are the advantages of PLA?
(3) State the use of PLA?
(4) Draw the block diagram of PLA and explain the

function of each block?

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THANKS

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