Looking for advice on buying new PAL/GAL Programmer

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asym51

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• May 21, 2021

• #1

I'm interested in using some surplus PALs/GALs I have. So, I'm looking for a programmer that can handle a variety of PAL/GAL/CPLD devices.

I'd want one that has a USB interface and works with Windows 10.

I'd welcome all suggestions.

 

Ian Rogers

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• May 22, 2021

• #2

I answered this on AAC..

The TL886 II handles these, and works on Win10

 

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asym51

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• May 22, 2021

• #3

I've heard conflicting information on that programmer ... can it program the PALCE22V10H-15 PC/4 ......... I've got hundreds of them.

 

Ian Rogers

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• May 23, 2021

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It lists ATF22v10 and the protocol is backwards compatible.. ATMEL do 22v10 A/B/C etc..

There is a list here **broken link removed** Lattice and ATMEL feature..

 

MacIntoshCZ

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• May 23, 2021

• #5

I have that programmer (Tl866 2 pro). I can reccomend it

 

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asym51

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• Jun 4, 2021

• #6

What would people recommend for PAL/GAL compilers to run in Windows 10 ?

 

rjenkinsgb

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• Jun 4, 2021

• #7

This works fine with Win 10:

PLD Design Resources | Microchip Technology

We offer optimized PLD software and hardware design resource tools that simplify the development of applications using our SPLDs and CPLDs.

www.microchip.com

 

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asym51

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• Aug 6, 2021

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Thanks everyone for advice. I've got several DIPS that are easier for me to use.

Is it true that in general, if a programmer does a GALxxXxx series, it'll also handle the PALCE chip with the similar P/N ?

I have a bunch of National Semiconductor PALCE29MA16H-25 and Lattice PALCE22V10H-15 that I hope to use. I didn't see any parts with a number like PALCE29MA16H on the TL866II list at **broken link removed** ... hoping this will program it.

 

Ian Rogers

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• Aug 7, 2021

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Just be warned... The winCPLD works fine.. BUT!! save often because at the beginning when you are learning, its unforgiving.. I lost a couple of hours..