>7$ for a 84 pin PLD (clear logic) translates to
>about 8c per output. About double than
>using 595 shift registers.

>Is it so ? Any cheaper alternative ?

Do not forget to factor in assembly costs, which will be significant for
that number of 595 devices, and could soon get you to the
programmed/assembled PLD cost.

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