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A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Programmable_Array_Logic Programmable Array Logic (PAL)] is a programmable logic device semiconductors used to implement
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A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Programmable_Array_Logic Programmable Array Logic (PAL)] is a programmable logic device used to implement any logic function in only one digital circuit. This is useful in applications where you need to reuse the same component for various tasks, and don't want to constantly replace your components. PALs are programmed via a Karnaugh map. It may seem complicated at first, but it's very intuitive once you understand the underlying mechanics.
any logic function in only one digital circuit. The function is stateless, which means that no
 
intermediate state is saved.
 
 
 
PAL devices consisted of a small PROM (programmable read-only memory) core and additional output
 
logic used to implement particular desired logic functions with few components.
 
 
 
You can use PALs in order to implement any logic function you might need by using a Karnaugh map.
 
  
 
First the PAL takes the Red Blue and Green inputs and uses it to point at a certain square in the map. Whatever the value inside that square is, will be the output of the PAL. The first square is only pointed to if no buttons are pressed at all.
 
First the PAL takes the Red Blue and Green inputs and uses it to point at a certain square in the map. Whatever the value inside that square is, will be the output of the PAL. The first square is only pointed to if no buttons are pressed at all.

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A Programmable Array Logic (PAL) is a programmable logic device used to implement any logic function in only one digital circuit. This is useful in applications where you need to reuse the same component for various tasks, and don't want to constantly replace your components. PALs are programmed via a Karnaugh map. It may seem complicated at first, but it's very intuitive once you understand the underlying mechanics.

First the PAL takes the Red Blue and Green inputs and uses it to point at a certain square in the map. Whatever the value inside that square is, will be the output of the PAL. The first square is only pointed to if no buttons are pressed at all.

PAL Color Map.png