[En-Nut-Discussion] Ideas from an outsider

[Austin Schutz]

On Thu, Oct 31, 2002 at 08:57:31AM +1000, peter.scandrett at transport.alstom.com wrote:
> Harald,
> 
> This may sound like heresy, but what about laying out 2 (or even 3) 
> options. That is layout can handle a gates version, and at least one CPLD 
> version. By carefully choosing a CPLD pin-out common to several 
> manufacturers and product ranges, you may be able to get the best of both 
> worlds.
> 

	You guys with your good cpld/whatever ideas should submit schematics
and patches.

	To make it worthwhile whatever the solution is should be:

		a. Flexible
		b. Easily programmable without extra hardware tools
		c. Configurable with included or freely available software
		d. Understandable by those of us lacking experience

	Show us the money :)

	Austin