As PLDs get cheaper and more powerful, expect them in more and more consumer products.

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PLDs cost more than ASIC chips, which has generally limited their use to high-end telecommunications, computer networking and military applications.

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Imagine downloading a software upgrade for your cable box from the Internet or upgrading your printer with a mouse click (for more on PLDs click here).

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That's where PLDs (Programmable Logic Devices) come in.

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