Programmable logic

Programmable logic is like a toy box full of building blocks which can be arranged in any way to make different toys. Just like toys can be made with different combinations of building blocks, electronic circuits can be created using programmable logic. These circuits can be programmed to perform different functions or carry out different tasks, just like how toys can be given different shapes and purposes by using different building blocks.

Think of a programmable logic device as a blank canvas which can be painted or drawn on. In the same way, electronic circuits can be designed using programmable logic devices, which is like designing a painting or drawing on the canvas. The circuits can be made to do simple things like turning on a light switch or even more complicated things like helping a robot move around.

To create these programmable circuits, you need to give instructions to the programmable logic device in a language that it understands, just like how you would give directions to someone in a language they understand. The instructions are written in a programming language which is then translated by the device into electrical signals that control the behavior of the circuit.

So programmable logic is essentially a way of creating custom electronic circuits that can be tailored to perform specific tasks.