CPLD- and FPGA-Based Technology Applications in Embedded Systems Used in Transport and Industrial Controll

Abstract - In this paper are presented several possible applications in transport and industrial applications using complex-programmable logic device (CPLD)-based and field-programmable gate array (FPGA)-based technology. Problems dealing with overcoming gaps between existing local industry technology and new embedded systems technologies are discussed from a stand point of short and long term economic aspects. Several features are compared such as high speed, cost reduction and low-power consumption, design security, etc. New compromise solutions to some existing industrial applications are proposed in order to increase system efficiency and reliability.