This part of IEC 62566 provides requirements for achieving highly reliable HDL-Programmed
Devices (HPDs), for use in I&C systems of nuclear power plants performing functions of safety
category B or C as defined by IEC 61226.
The programming of HPDs relies on Hardware Description Languages (HDL) and related
software tools. They are typically based on blank Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) or
similar micro-electronic technologies such as Programmable Logic Devices (PLD), Complex
Programmable Logic Devices (CPLDs), etc. General purpose integrated circuits such as
microprocessors are not HPDs. Annex B.8 provides descriptions of a number of different types
of integrated circuits.All current amendments available at time of purchase are included with the purchase of this document.