A 150-mW dynamic power 10-ns 22V10 programmable logic device (PLD)

The authors describe a PLD architecture that eliminates sense amp circuitry in a 22V10 device, resulting in zero quiescent current and dynamic power levels that are one quarter that of previous architectures while still achieving state-of-the-art switching speed and 100% 22V10 functionality. The low power and ability to operate at 3 V make this architecture suitable for battery-powered applications. The MC22V10ST is implemented using a multifunction logic array architecture consisting of two logic planes followed by a macrocell. The MC22V10ST emulates all 22V10 device features with equivalent speed. Specific architectural enhancements are detailed and simulation results are shown.