Programmable By Shaurya Bahl
Array Logic (21CSU189)
Contents
• Definition of Programmable Array Logic
(PAL)
• Block Diagram of PAL
• Circuit Diagram of PAL
• Comparison with other Programmable
Logic Devices
• Example of PAL
• Advantages of PAL
• Programmable Array Logic (PAL) is a
commonly Used programmable logic device
(PLD). It has programmable AND array and
fixed OR array.
Definition of • It is easier to use but not flexible as
compared to Programmable Logic Array
Programmable (PLA) because only the AND array is
programmable.
Array Logic • The Limitation of PAL is number of AND
gates.
(PAL) • PAL consists of small Programmable Read
Only Memory (PROM) and additional
output logic used to implement a particular
desired logic function with limited
components.
Block Diagram of
Programmable
Array Logic
Circuit Diagram
of Programmable
Array Logic
Comparison • Main Difference between PLA, PAL and
ROM is their basic structure.
with other • In PLA, Programmable AND gate is followed
by programmable OR gate.
Programmable • In PAL, programmable AND gate is followed
by fixed OR gate.
Logic Devices • In ROM, fixed AND gate is followed by
programmable OR gate array.
Example of PAL (1 of 2)
• Example 1: Implement the Boolean functions
F1= A’BC’D + A’BCD’ + ABC’D and F2= A’BC’ +
A’BC + AB’C + ABC’ with PAL device.
• Solution: The given Boolean expressions can
be simplified to get a reduced equation:
Example of PAL (2 of 2)
• The simplified expression can be
realized using PAL. The given function
has four inputs and two outputs.
• It has five product terms. Each
Product term is obtained by placing
the fuse link to the corresponding
input line.
Advantages of PAL
• Highly Efficient
• Low Production cost as compared to PLA
• Highly secure
• High Reliability
• Low power required for working
• More flexible to design
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