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Glue Logic Families

Glue Logic Family Listing
{name definitions for different logic families [TTL, CMOS, and ECL]. Logic family acronyms definition.}

How do I know which Glue Logic family to use
{Descriptions of switching speeds and switching level for each of the Glue Logic Families. Also indicates Noise Margins and Fan Outs.}

Integrated Circuit Company Prefix Listing
{Company Part Number [Letter] prefix to manufacturers translation}

IC Voltage Switching Levels

Logic Voltage Threshold Chart
{TTL / CMOS Logic [transition] Input and Output [I/O] logic switching levels chart}

Low Voltage Logic Threshold Chart
{Low Voltage TTL / CMOS [transition] Input and Output [I/O] logic switching levels chart}

Interface Logic Voltage Threshold Chart
{RS232 / RS422 Logic [transition] Input and Output [I/O] logic switching levels chart}

Voltage Translation between Logic Families
{Interfacing between different devices from different families. Glue Logic Voltage Translation between; TTL / CMOS / ECL}

Glue Logic Family Characteristics

IC Speed vs. Power Chart
{TTL / CMOS Glue Logic Family Chart comparing switching speed and power dissipation}

Device Slew Rate
{Description of rate of change on device output, and slow rise times}

Logic Family Noise Margin
{A table of the different Noise Margins for each logic family type}

Glue Logic IC Propagation Delay
{IC Propagation Delay definition, and how to avoid a logic issue}

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Glue Logic Design Methods

PWB Trace Termination Schemes
{Resistor (Bus) Trace Termination methods. How To Terminate Traces}

Glue Logic IC Resistor Pull-Up values
{Determine how to calculate resistor pull-up values for inputs or outputs}

How do I figure timing for Glue Logic
{The basics of Logic Timing, still in the works..}

Integrated Circuit Company Prefix Listing
{Company Part Number [Letter] prefix to manufacturers translation}

Logic Family Prefix Listing
{Part Number prefix to IC Operational Temperature Range}

IC Package Type Definitions
{A short list of IC pack types}

VHDL Code Examples
{1 Mux, 1 Adder, 1 State Machine (small), 7 Flip Flop examples}

VHDL Pitfalls
{How to not code}

Ground and Power Planes
{Design Links and information}

Glue Logic Heat Issues

Derating Electronic Components Description
{How to De-Rate component specifications based on Temperature Rise}

PWB External Etched Copper Current Capacity Chart

PWB Internal Etched Copper Current Capacity Chart

AWG Copper Cable Sizes
{Table of AWG cable size vs. resistance, weight, current, Ampacity}

AWG Aluminum Cable Sizes
{Table of AWG cable size vs. resistance, weight, current, Ampacity}

Heat Transfer
{Thermal Links, Thermal Conductivity Table}

Digital Logic Pitfalls

Logic metastability
{metastability Equations data and charts for different logic types}

Glue Logic Timing Hazards
{Static Hazard and Dynamic Hazard definition, and how to avoid}

Digital Logic Noise and EMI Issues
{Board induced noise, IC noise, and Jitter issues and how to avoid them}

PWB Trace Termination Schemes
{Resistor (Bus) Trace Termination methods}

Military Standards

MIL-PRF-38535E - General Specification for Integrated Circuits (Microcircuits) Manufacturing
MIL-STD-883 - Test Method Standard, Microcircuits
MIL-HDBK-1331 - Handbook for Parameters to be Controlled for the Specification of Microcircuits
MIL-M-38510J - General Specification for Microcircuits
MIL-STD-1835C - Electronic Component Case Outlines
MIL-M-55565C - Microcircuits, Packaging of
MIL-STD-1285C - Marking of Electrical and Electronic Parts
MIL-M-63530 - Microcircuit Digital, CMOS, (Logic)
MIL-HDBK-279 - Total-Dose Hardness Assurance Guidelines for Semiconductor Devices and Microcircuits
MIL-HDBK-5561A - List of Standard Semiconductor Devices
Systems Data - Military Specifications page

DOD sites with MIL Specs on the web: stinet [address keeps changing]

{Electronic Index}

Component Chip Sizes (Surface Mount)
{L x W size Table, Surface Mount Resistor and Capacitor Dimensions}

Resistor Information
{1% and 5% Standard Resistor Values, Chip Sizes, Ring Band/Colors}

Capacitor Information
{Capacitor Layout Information, Dielectric Material, Temperature Range}

Potentiometer Information
{Example Resistor Shunt Design, Potentiometer types and characteristics}

RC Time Constant
{Rising Voltage Graph and Equation}

RC Time Constant
{Falling Voltage Graph and Equation}

Op Amp - Compensation Design Information
{Notes on how to compensate for board/load capacitance}

Copper Wire Sizes
{Copper wire Diameter vs available current it can carry}

Aluminum Wire Sizes
{Aluminum wire Diameter vs available current it can carry}

Wire Insulation Color Codes
{Color coding of wire insulation based on application to indicate wire function or applied voltage}

Component Derating Guide lines
{Design Links Derating Curves and information}

Printed Wiring Board Links
{PWB information, links and standards}

{Electronic Logic Index}

VME / VXI Card Size(s): Detailed VMEbus / VXIbus information and manufacturer listings

PC-104 Board Size: Detailed PC104 information and manufacturer listings

Compact PCI Board Size: Detailed cPCI Bus information and manufacturer listings

{Electronic Logic Index}

D/A LSB Values {Reference table for 2n states and LSB values}

Modem Design Information {Modem Specifications, V.* Specs, IC Manufacturers, Connector Manufacturers ....}

VHDL Coding Information {VHDL Links to other pages}

Electronic Engineering Dictionaries and Acronyms {Engineering Terms and Definitions, Glossaries, Charts and Acronyms}

Wire Insulation Color Codes {Color coding of wire insulation based on application or applied voltage}

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