The Texas Instruments TPC10 Series comprises four field-programmable gate arrays: TPC1010A, TPC1010B, TPC1020A, and TPC1020B. These devices are fabricated using TI silicon-gate CMOS technology, which includes polysilicon gates and copper-doped-aluminum metallization to reduce internal resistance. The series combines gate-array flexibility with desktop programmability, allowing designers to avoid fabrication cycle times associated with conventional mask-programmed arrays.
| Technology Process | silicon-gate CMOS process |
|---|---|
| Gate Capacity (TPC1010A/B) | 1200 equivalent gates |
| Logic Modules (TPC1010A/B) | 295 modules |
| Flip-Flops (Maximum, TPC1010A/B) | 130 flip-flops |
| Antifuses (TPC1010A) | 412,000 antifuses |
The devices are supported by the Action Logic System (ALS) software and Activator programming hardware.
Yes, two independent diagnostic probe pins (PRA and PRB) allow users to observe any internal signals.
Security fuses can permanently disable further diagnostics and testing to protect proprietary designs.