Actel
v4.74.0
(Prod)		 May 16, 2008 For more information, read the v4.74.0 WIN Release Notes.
v4.72.1
(Prod)		 Mar 31, 2008 For more information, read the v4.72.1 WIN Release Notes.
v4.72.0
(Prod)		 Feb 29, 2008 For more information, read the v4.72.0 WIN Release Notes.
v4.70.2
(Prod)		 Jan 21, 2008 For more information, read the v4.70.2 WIN Release Notes.
v4.70.1
(Prod)		 Jan 3, 2008 For more information, read the v4.70.1 WIN Release Notes.
v4.70.0
(Prod)		 Dec 14, 2007 For more information, read the v4.70.0 WIN Release Notes.
v4.68.1
(Prod)		 Oct 5, 2007 For more information, read the v4.68.1 WIN Release Notes.
v4.68.0
(Prod)		 Aug 24, 2007 For more information, read the v4.68.0 WIN Release Notes.
v4.64.1
(Prod)		 May 7, 2007 For more information, read the v4.64.1 WIN Release Notes.
v4.64.0
(Prod)		 Apr 20, 2007 For more information, read the v4.64.0 WIN Release Notes.
4.62.2
(Prod)		 Mar 23, 2007 For more information, read the v4.62.2 WIN Release Notes.
4.62.1
(Prod)		 Feb 8, 2007 For more information, read the v4.62.1 WIN Release Notes.
4.62.0
(Prod)		 Jan 18, 2007 For more information, read the v4.62.0 WIN Release Notes.
4.60.2
(Prod)		 Oct 25, 2006 For more information, read the v4.60.2 WIN Release Notes.
4.60.1
(Prod)		 Oct 13, 2006 For more information, read the v4.60.1 WIN Release Notes.
4.60.0
(Prod)		 Sep 7, 2006 For more information, read the v4.60.0 WIN Release Notes.
4.59.2
(Prod)		 Jul 21, 2006 For more information, read the v4.59.2 WIN Release Notes.
4.59.1
(Prod)		 Jun 23, 2006 For more information, read the v4.59.1 WIN Release Notes.
4.59.0
(Prod)		 Jun 9, 2006 For more information, read the v4.59.0 WIN Release Notes.
4.57
(Prod)		 Mar 9, 2006 For more information, read the v4.57 WIN Release Notes.
3.93/4.56
(Prod)		 Dec 15, 2005 For more information, read the v3.93 DOS and v4.56 WIN Release Notes.
3.92/4.55
(Prod)		 Oct 26, 2005 For more information, read the v3.92 DOS and v4.55 WIN Release Notes.
3.90/4.53
(Prod)		 Aug 15, 2005 For more information, read the v3.90 DOS and v4.53 WIN Release Notes.
3.89/4.52
(Prod)		 Jun 13, 2005 For more information, read the v3.89 DOS and v4.52 WIN Release Notes.
3.87.15/4.50.1
(Prod)		 Apr 11, 2005 For more information, read the v3.871 DOS and v4.50.1 WIN Release Notes.
3.87/4.50.0
(Prod)		 Mar 28, 2005 For more information, read the v3.87 DOS and v4.50.0 WIN Release Notes.
3.85/4.48.0
(Prod)		 Dec 1, 2004 For more information, read the v3.85 DOS and v4.48.0 WIN Release Notes.
3.83/4.46.0
(Prod)		 Sep 14, 2004 For more information, read the v3.83 DOS and v4.46.0 WIN Release Notes.
3.81/4.44.0
(Prod)		 Jul 29, 2004 For more information, read the v3.81 DOS and v4.44.0 WIN Release Notes.
3.80/4.43.0
(Prod)		 Apr 9, 2004 For more information, read the v3.80 DOS and v4.43.0 WIN Release Notes.
3.79/4.42.0
(Prod)		 Mar 8, 2004 For more information, read the v3.79 DOS and v4.42.0 WIN Release Notes.
3.77/4.40.0
(Prod)		 Dec 11, 2003 For more information, read the v3.77 DOS and v4.40.0 WIN Release Notes.
3.75/4.38.0
(Prod)		 Sep 12, 2003 For more information, read the v3.75 DOS and v4.38.0 WIN Release Notes.
3.74/4.37
(Prod)		 Jul 17, 2003 For more information, read the v3.74 DOS and v4.37 WIN Release Notes.
3.69/4.32
(Prod)		 Jun 6, 2003 For more information, read the v3.69 DOS and v4.32 WIN Release Notes.
3.68/4.31
(Prod)		 Apr 14, 2003
New Device and Package support:
  • APA075, APA150 - TQ100
  • APA450, APA600 - FG484
  • A32300DXV - RQ240
Bugs Fixed
  • RTSX72S programming yield
  • STAPL stand-alone erase is now available
  • RT/RH EOC failure on Windows is now fixed
  • RT/RH programming log (.txt) file can be turn on with the Sculptor log file
  • A54SXA checksum read back is now fixed
Know Issues and Workarounds:
  • When programmingRT1280, RH1280, 1280X and 1280A array fuses and Security fuse in broadcast mode, the software will return an 'out of DPL memory' error. We recommend using two insertions to handle the array and security fuse.
3.65/4.28
(Prod)		 Dec 11, 2002
New Device and Package support:
  • APA075-FG144
  • APA075-PQ208
New Features and Enhancements
  • Permanent Lock support for APA family
Enhancements
  • Programming enhancement for A40MX02 and A40MX04
Bug(s) Fixed
  • Stand alone erase for ProASIC and ProASICPLUS is now available in v4.28 when using .bit file.
  • When Verify is applied to a secured A500K device, the message "The device is secured. Secured A500K devices cannot be verified" is now displayed.
  • Programming RT54SX72S and A54SX72A devices with afm from a different family is no longer possible. For example, RT54SX72S cannot be programmed with A54SX72A afm file.
Known Limitations
  • A32300DX EOC failures
  • RH1280 EOC failures on windows
  • RH1280A EOC failures on windows
  • RT14100 EOC failures on windows
  • RT/RH programming log(.txt) file doesn's work with (.log) file in windows
3.64/4.27
(Prod)		 Oct 7, 2002
New Device and Package support:
  • None.
New Features:
  • STAPL support for all ProASIC and ProASICPLUS devices (W4.27 and Silicon Sculptor II only):
    • The STAPL support is only available on Windows software running on a Sculptor II.
    • All STAPL files must be generated from Designer R1-2002 SP1.
  • SM64TQ-ACTEL-1 programming module support.
Enhancements:
  • Algorithm enhancement for the following devices:
    • eX256
    • eX128
    • eX64
    • A54SX08A
    • A54SX72A
Bugs Fixed:
  • A500K130-FG144 Sculptor II support (Windows).
  • Error message is now shown when securing with non-secured .bit file.
3.63/4.26
(Prod)		 Aug 14, 2002
Device and Package support:
  • APA450 BG456
  • APA450 FG144
  • APA450 FG256
  • APA450 PQ208
  • APA450 ISP
  • APA600-BG456
  • APA600-FG256
  • APA600-FG676
  • APA600-PQ208
  • APA600-ISP
New Features (W4.26 and Silicon Sculptor II only):
  • STAPL support for ProASIC and ProASICPLUS devices:
    • The STAPL support is only available on Windows software running on a Sculptor II.
    • All STAPL files must be generated from Designer R1-2002 SP1.

Enhancements:
  • AVI support for RT1280A-CQ172
  • Automatic checksum verification after programming for all devices.
Bugs Fixed:
  • A500K130-BG272 'Out of DPL memory error'
Known Limitation:
  • Windows v4.26 (bit)
    • A500K130-FG144 is not supported on Sculptor II.
  • Windows v4.26 (STAPL)
    • APA300 is not supported.
    • APA150 is not supported.
    • A500K130 - FG256 is not supported.
    • A500K180 - FG256 is not supported.
    • A500K270 - FG256 is not supported.
    • The Erase function is not available as a stand alone function.
3.62/4.25
(Prod)		 Jul 5, 2002
Device and Package support:
  • APA1000 FG1152
  • APA1000 PQ208
  • APA1000 FG896
  • APA300 FG144
  • APA300 FG256
  • APA150 BG456
  • APA150 FG256
  • APA150 PQ208
  • APA150 FG144
  • APA150 ISP
  • RT1280A CQ172
New Features:
  • A500K Security support on Win2000
  • APA Security support on Win95/98, Win2000, WinNT
Enhancements:
  • Standalone 'Verify' can now be performed on a secured device with a bit file which has the proper key.
  • Standalone 'Erase' can now be performed on a secured device with a bit file which has the proper key.
  • User feedback on a failed 'Verify' operation has been enhanced.
  • The 'Read' function for the Flash products has been removed.
Bug Fixes:
  • A programmed Act1 and A40MX shows 'incorrect device id' when performing a 'Checksum' read back.
    This behavior happens when a design uses the DCLK pin as user I/O and the Program fuse has been programmed.
  • For antifuse products, the software now checks the status of the security fuse before securing the device.
3.61/4.24
(Prod)		 May 20, 2002
Device and Package support:
  • APA300 BG456
  • APA300 PQ208
  • APA300 ISP
  • RT1280 CQ172
Enhancements:
  • Automatic checksum verification after programming for all FPGA family except Act1 and 40MX.
  • ProASIC and ProASICPLUS ISP module pin-out has been modified to match FlashPro pin-out.
  • Pin 22 is changed from Vddl to N/C (no connect).
  • ProASIC and ProASICPLUS now requires the 'Erase' and 'Verify' option to enabled. Users are prevented from programming the units with 'Erase' and 'Verify' set to DISABLE and NONE respectively.
Bug Fixes:
  • USER ID read back for A54SX32A, eX256 and A42MX16
  • The error message "Cannot Broadcast, out of DPL memory" when programming with array and security fuse has been corrected for the following devices:
    A40MX-PQ100
    A32200DX-PQ208
Known Limitations:
  • For the following devices, an error message "Cannot Broadcast, out of DPL memory" will appear if the security fuse is programmed along with the array fuses:
    SX72A-FG484,
    A500K130-BG272
    The current work around to this problem is to go through 2 programming passes, one for array and one for security.
3.60/4.23
(Prod)		 Apr 8, 2002
New Product Support:
  • A500K130 FG256
  • A500K180 FG256
  • A500K270 FG256
  • APA750 PQ208
  • APA750 FG896
  • APA1000 BG456
  • APA1000 ISP
Enhancements:
  • AFM vs. Device Selected check. The software checks the selected device and package matched the loaded AFM before programming.
  • Support for DIO v1.4 file format.
  • Automatic checksum verification after programming for all A40MX and A42MX Family.
Bug Fixes:
  • The error message "Cannot Broadcast, out of DPL memory" when programming with array and security fuse has been corrected for the following devices:
    A40MX02-PQ100/PL44,
    SX72A-PQ208,
    SX72A-FG256,
    SX32A-BG329,
    eX64-CS128,
    eX256-CS128,
    A1460A-PQ208,
    RT1460A-CQ196,
    RTSX72S-CQ256,
    RH1020-CQ84
  • A40MX04-PQ100 blank check issues “error in programming algorithm”.
  • Act1/40MX. Program and Probe fuses cannot be programmed separately after the array fuse has been programmed. The software issues “Device not blank” error.
Known Limitation
  • For the following devices, an error message "Cannot Broadcast, out of DPL memory" will appear if the security fuse is programmed along with the array fuses:
    SX72A-FG256,
    RTSX72S-CQ256,
    A40MX04-PQ100,
    A32200DX-PQ208
  • The current work around to this problem is to go through 2 programming passes, one for array and one for security.
  • The daisy-chain support for ProASIC devices does not work in this release.
3.59/4.22
(Prod)		 Feb 8, 2002
  • APA750 FG676
  • APA750 BG456
  • APA750 ISP
  • RTSX72S CQ208
  • RT1425A-CQ132 (w/ fuse programming log support)
  • RT1460A-CQ196 (w/ fuse programming log support)
  • RT14100A-CQ196 (w/ fuse programming log support)
  • Log file generation is now ON by default for most devices.
  • A1425A-CQ132 is now supported.
  • A54SX32-TQ144 concurrent mode programming with security fuse option is now working.
  • A1240XL-PQ144 concurrent or broadcast mode programming issue has been corrected.
3.58/4.21
(Prod)		 Jan 2, 2002
  • A500K270 FG676
  • RTSX72S CQ256
  • RT1460A-CQ196 (w/o AVI)
  • RT14100A-CQ196 (w/o AVI)
  • Checksum in broadcast mode for all non-SX/SXA devices
  • Checksum read back on RTSX32S
  • ProASIC security features is now enabled in v4.21
3.57/4.20
(Prod)		 Sep 28, 2001
  • A500K050 FG144
  • A500K130 FG144
  • RTSX32S afm vs. Device check
  • SXA, eX, RTSX Programming enhancement
  • 40MX02/04 Programming enhancement
3.56/4.19
(Prod)		 Aug 22, 2001
  • RH1020-CQ84
  • CRC check when loading an AFM into the buffer. Corrupted AFM files can now be detected.
  • Yield improvement for 40MX and 42MX devices.
  • DIO (Data I/O) programming file format support is now back in this version.
3.55/4.18
(Prod)		 Jul 23, 2001
  • SX32A CQ208
  • SX72A CQ208
  • SX72A CQ256
  • eX64 CS128
  • eX256 CS128
  • RH1280 CQ172
  • RTSX32S CQ208
  • RTSX32S CQ256
3.54/4.17
(Prod)		 May 01, 2001
  • A54SX32A TQ100
  • A54SX32A CQ256
  • A54SX16A FG256
  • eX64 CS49
  • eX64 TQ100
  • eX64 TQ64
  • eX128 CS49
  • eX128 CS128
  • eX256 CS180
  • A54SXA programming yield enhancement
  • A42MX24 and A42MX36 programming yield enhancement