From simple PALs used for address decoding to complex ULAs that integrated multiple system functions, these devices were crucial in the evolution of 8-bit computer design. They allowed for cost-effective customization and helped drive the home computer revolution of the 1980s.
The legacy of these early PLDs can be seen in the complex programmable logic devices (CPLD) , ASIC and FPGAs used in modern computing systems, which trace their lineage back to these pioneering devices of the 8-bit era.