11.   Earlier, Altera Corp., which makes programmable logic device chips used in networking equipment, warned that quarterly sales will slow because of waning demand in North America.

12.   It sells a programmable logic device, or PLD, that lets users buy cheap chips and program them rather than investing in custom-designed chips.

13.   Programmable logic chips provide customers with on-site programmability and are most commonly found in personal computers and workstations.

14.   Programmable logic controllers in each room contain input and output sensors that adjust the temperature and humidity levels every five minutes.

15.   Rival Lattice Semiconductor Corp. today forecast strong sales of its programmable logic devices.

16.   Sunnyvale, California-based AMD makes programmable logic chips, read-only memory chips and microprocessors.

17.   The drying kiln is controlled by a programmable logic controller, or PLC, located in a room adjacent to the kiln.

18.   The maker of software used to design computer chips announced agreements with five programmable logic makers to jointly develop custom chips.

19.   The wave patterns are controlled by a programmable logic controller, a sort of master control panel a short distance from the turbines.

20.   This San Jose firm makes programmable logics for companies like Cisco Systems Inc.