PALASM
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PALASM design of a 4-bit counter
PALASM is an early hardware description language, used to translate Boolean functions and state transition tables into a fuse map for use with Programmable Array Logic (PAL) devices introduced by Monolithic Memories, Inc. The language was developed by John Birkner in the early 1980s. It is not case-sensitive.
The PALASM compiler was written by MMI in FORTRAN IV on an IBM 370/168. MMI made the source code available to users at no cost. By 1983, MMI customers ran versions on the DEC PDP-11, Data General NOVA, Hewlett-Packard HP 2100, MDS800 and others. A widely used MS DOS port was produced by MMI.[1] There was a windows front-end written sometime latter.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ "DOS Version including manuals and executables".
- ↑ Alin Badea; Lorand Bogdanffy. "HDL Windows Designer Compatible with the PALASM Platform" (PDF).
External links
- brouhaha.com - MMI PALASM notes with FORTRAN Source Code
- "MMI Datebook" with PALASM examples and users guide
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