PLD Applications is a French company specializing in programming tools and socket adapters for programmable logic devices and microcontrollers. Founded in 1990, the company has built a strong reputation in the electronics industry for its high-quality universal programmers and application-specific adapters. Their product range includes the 'MVP' series of universal programmers, a wide variety of socket adapters for PLD, FPGA, and MCU packages, and accessories for in-system programming. PLD Applications serves R&D labs, manufacturing, and service centers worldwide, supporting devices from major semiconductor manufacturers like Xilinx (now AMD), Altera (Intel), Lattice, and Microchip. The company is known for its custom adapter design service, helping engineers program non-standard or obsolete chips. Based in Saint-Étienne, France, PLD Applications maintains a global distribution network. Their tools are essential for firmware development, testing, and small-scale production. With decades of expertise, they continuously update their device support libraries to keep pace with new technologies. PLD Applications remains a trusted name for reliable and durable programming solutions.