That EPROMs, EEPROMs and kin can be used as programmable logic should probably not come as a major surprise, but [Jimmy] has created a Lisp-based project that makes using these chips as a logic arr… ...

Large-scale optical programmable logic array for two-dimensional cellular ... represents a significant step forward in the quest to leverage light for more efficient and powerful computing solutions.

This development represents a significant step forward in the quest to leverage light for more efficient and powerful computing solutions. More information: Wenkai Zhang et al, Large-scale optical ...

Phabrix credits the use of Xilinx Programmable Logic Devices (PLDs) and National Semiconductor's 3G-SDI chipset in enabling their ability to achieve this industry-first milestone. "Xilinx solutions ...