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Complex Programmable Logic Device (CPLD) is larger, more capable programmable logic device (PLD). There are three types of programable logic devices: the original Programmable Logic Device (PLD), Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) and CPLD. For most practical purposes, CPLDs can be thought of as multiple PLDs (plus some programmable interconnect) in a single chip. CPLDs can be used to create large (logically, but not necessarily physically) and advanced logic circuits.

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CPLD: Complex programmable logic device