Marcel, At this point there is no project as such, it is a learning exercise. Much like the famous "Blinking LED" or "Hello World" exercises. Eventually, I would guess that, I will be concerned with mainly digital designs that utilize standard bus interfaces. From what I have read so far, the various vendors all have a collection of IP that has most of the 'common' blocks already defined. I may out grow the CPLD's and need FPGA's but at this point I need to start the learning someplace. Phil Marcel Birthelmer wrote: >Phil, >it would probably be useful to include some description of the kind of >functionality you're looking for, i.e., what your project will entail. >- Marcel > >On 2/26/07, Phil Keller wrote: > > >>Its time for me to start, or actually re-start, my ability to use >>CPLD's. I last used them about 10 years ago and much has changed. The >>distinction between CPLD's and FPGA's has blurred as the capabilities of >>the CPLD's increased. >> >>Assuming that I have no tools, which is not far from the truth, >>* which CPLD family is a good starting point? >>* what hardware? >>* what software? >>* what tutorials or learning aids would you recommend? >> >> Your suggestions and guidance is greatly appreciated. >> >>Phil >> >>-- >>-------------------------------- >>Long ago when men cursed and beat the >>ground with sticks, it was called witchcraft.. >> >>Today, it's called golf. >> >> >>-- >>http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive >>View/change your membership options at >>http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist >> >> >> -- -------------------------------- Long ago when men cursed and beat the ground with sticks, it was called witchcraft.. Today, it's called golf. -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist