> Yes, just to bypass it. My experience with CPLDs and FPGAs hasn't been
> good, and I design them out whenever possible, unless they are VERY simple
> like the early GALs. I spent 6 tough weeks troubleshooting a
> noise-sensitive XYLINX design, uncovered a floating gate internal to the
> array, a problem with the chip itself. Had to reprogram the chip
> around the
> bad gate section. To cause the problem repeatedly, had to make radiation
> gadgets (magnet wire loops with buzzing relays) held next to the PCB.
> Theoretically CPLD are marvelous devices, but when there is a problem
> inside, physically  moving San Francisco a foot further to the left is
> easier...
>
> BUT, if I could buy an already programmed PLCC device, I guess that's OK,
> too, for a one-up project.
>
> I think you have a good idea, Herbert. I made one years ago (8051), but
> it's not deep enough for today's applications.
>
> How do you display it on the PC?

        Wrote a small GUI that instructs the PIC what to do, when a capture has
been made the data is trasferred to the PC and displayed. TTYL

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