What's a Programmable Device?

A programmable logic device is an electronic component used to build reconfigurable digital circuits. Unlike integrated circuits which consist of logic gates and have a fixed function, a PLD has an undefined function at the time of manufacture.

What is meant by a programmable device?

1. Devices under the control of a stored program obeyed by a fetch-execute cycle. See computer, central processor. 2. Integrated circuits whose action is determined by the user either until reprogrammed (erasable programmable devices) or for the life of the device (nonerasable programmable devices).

What does programmable mean?

adjective. (esp of a device or operation) capable of being programmed for automatic operation or computer processing.