Using hypermedia for programmable logic devices education

Abstract

PLDs are very complex devices that can be described using a lot of different non-excluding but related concepts. Usually, PLD education is based on the analysis of specific devices of several manufacturers, but this method is nor suitable because it gives only a particular insight. This situation demands a new methodology that summarizes all the characteristics of PLDs and makes possible a dynamic link between related concepts. From this perspective this paper describes an original method of PLD characterization and proposes a hypermedia application as a suitable solution for its practical implementation.