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Using Low Cost, Non-Volatile PLDs in System Applications

The system market is comprised of applications in telecom infrastructure, computing, high end industrial and high end medical. Power supply sequencing, voltage and current monitoring, bus bridging, voltage level translation, interface control, and temperature measurement are typical board functions found in these applications. System designers are faced with continual pressure to meet their development schedules, and need to implement designs with minimal effort and risk while maintaining maximum flexibility. By using a programmable-based approach instead of several discrete devices or Application Specific Standard Products (ASSPs), designers can accelerate their time-to-market, address system cost and space reduction, and ensure a high level of product differentiation. 

MachXO2 PLDs are ideal for implementing system functions commonly found in telecom infrastructure, computing, high end industrial and high end medical applications. They provide several key system benefits that help reduce total system cost. The free design tools and reference designs provide designers a comprehensive and convenient solution to accelerate their system designs quickly and efficiently. 

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