This application note provides a functional description of VHDL source code for a N x N DigitalCrosspoint Switch. The code is designed with eight inputs and eight outputs in order to targetthe 128-macrocell CoolRunner™-II CPLD device but can be easily expanded to target higherdensity devices. To obtain the VHDL source code described in this document, go to sectionVHDL Code, page 5 for instructions.
This application note shows how a Xilinx CoolRunnerTM-II CPLD can be used as a simplelogical switch that can quickly and reliably select between different MPEG video sources. Thesource code for the design is available on the Xilinx website, and is linked from the “VHDLCode” section. The code can be expanded by the user to perform additional operations usingthe remaining CPLD resources
There are many manufacturers of dot matrix LCD modules. However, most of these displaysare similar. They all have on-board controllers and drivers capable of displaying alpha numericsand a wide variety of other symbols (including Japanese "Katakana" characters). The internaloperation of LCD controller devices is determined by signals sent from a central processing unit(in this case, a CoolRunner-II CPLD).
