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Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

Modular Digital Controllers, or programmable logic controllers (PLC), were used to make machinery changes in industry much, much faster.

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Getting started with GALs

Getting started with GALs

“GALS,” not as in what creepy old guys call women, but GALs as in “Generic Logic Arrays.” GALs are the simplest member of the programmable logic family that also includes CPLDs and FPGAs. They are the modern replacement for the one-time programmable PAL devices that were first introduced in the late 1970’s. Unlike PALs, GALs […]

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