New programmable logic devices and no-code design tools make engineering design easier, saving space on circuit boards, time, and money.
Texas Instruments (TI) has expanded its logic portfolio with a new range of programmable logic devices (PLDs) designed to optimise engineering workflows across various applications. These PLDs enable engineers to integrate up to 40 combinational, sequential logic, and analog functions into a single device, offering a 94% reduction in board size and lowering system costs compared to traditional discrete logic designs. With their compact size and advanced capabilities, new PLDs offer notable space savings over competing programmable devices on the market.
The technical highlights are:
- Smallest leaded package, 92% smaller than competitors.
- Designed for efficiency with quiescent current <1µA.
- 50% less active power consumption than similar devices.
- Ideal for battery-powered products like electric vehicles and gaming controllers.
A key advantage of PLDs is the user-friendly InterConnect Studio, which allows engineers to design, simulate, and configure their devices quickly without requiring coding knowledge. This drag-and-drop GUI interface and built-in simulation simplify the logic design process. The platform also features click-to-program and direct ordering capabilities, helping reduce time to market.
Why Choose TI’s PLDs?
The new PLDs address common market challenges by providing easy-to-use solutions with low power consumption, compact packaging, and automotive-grade reliability. Offering industry-standard packaging options as small as 2.56mm², these devices are ideal for applications in the automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics sectors. Select models, such as the TPLD1202, also include advanced features like analog comparators, SPI, I²C, and watchdog timers. PLDs are available for preproduction at TI.com, with development tools like evaluation modules and USB programmers to support seamless integration into projects.
According to Tsedeniya Abraham, VP and General Manager of Interface at TI, “Engineers are turning to programmable logic devices to reduce complexity, save board space, and streamline supply chains.”
