Software that will be used in the course.


PALASM 4 V1.5 is a compiler for PLD's and PAL's devices. This software has just recently been placed in the public domain, i.e. shareware, because of this, we can offer this powerful software in our class.

Here is the PALASM software that can be used in the lab
For the FULL text PLD/PAL compiler, only disks 1-3 are needed.

PALASM 4 Ver 1.5 readme.txt This file contains installation instructions.

PALASM 4 Ver 1.5 Software manual. (PDF 1.6Meg) This file is in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.
Important PALASM syntax is easy and will be covered in class.   The software manual is a good place to start.  Example files are provided, see Lab 6.

PALASM 4 Ver 1.5 disk 1 of 3 (size 662K)
PALASM 4 Ver 1.5 disk 2 of 3 (size 1.1Meg)
PALASM 4 Ver 1.5 disk 3 of 3 (size 1.1Meg)

Disks 4, Disk 5, Patch 1 and Patch 2 are here for completeness. These files are for Orcad schematic entry. Schematic interface option only works if you already own OrCAD!. The patches are not necessary for the devices we will be using.

PALASM 4 Ver 1.5 disk 4 (size 1.1Meg)
PALASM 4 Ver 1.5 disk 5 (size 224K)
PALASM 4 Ver 1.5 Patch 1 (size 110K)
PALASM 4 Ver 1.5 Patch 2 (size 234K)

Miscellaneous software and utilites


Adobe Acrobat Viewer Download your own PDF Viewer.
pkz204g.exe (size 201K) DOS version of pkzip/pkunzip.
4dos600.zip (size 764K) MS-DOG command.com replacement and significant enhancement.
compatible with Windows 9x and restores all of the commands lost when you upgrade
from DOS 6.22 to Windows 95 DOS 4.00.