In the late 1970s and early 1980s, both 8-bit home computers and Programmable Logic Devices (PLDs) started gaining popularity. As these technologies came together, they opened up exciting possibilities for using early PLD technology in the design of 8-bit computers. In this article, we'll take a look at the different types of PLDs that were important during this era, explore their features, and see how they were applied in those early machines.
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