Key to XC9500 product advantage is Pin-Locking. With both ICs and software designed from the ground up for pin-locking, the XC9500 has a unique advantage compared to ALL other CPLD competitors. Highlighted above are the main reasons why the XC9500 architecture is so good at pin-locking. These are all unique features which the competitors do not have, especially Altera.

ISP without excellent pin-locking is like a feature without a benefit. And with ISP applications growing, customers will NEED the best pin-locking available, and that only comes from the XC9500.