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Design Software

Libero® IDE: Actel's comprehensive FPGA design and development software that combines the latest design creation and Designer physical implementation tools from Actel plus best-in-class synthesis and verification tools from leading EDA vendors into a single package. Libero supports all Actel FPGA devices. » Release Notes  » Download Windows version  » Download Linux version

[+] Tools included with Libero IDE for Windows
  • Project Manager
  • Designer physical design implementation (place-and-route)
  • SmartDesign graphical SoC design creation
  • SmartTime timing constraints and analysis
  • SmartPower power analysis and scenarios
  • Free Actel DirectCores
  • ViewDraw AE
  • Synplicity Synplify (Gold license) or Synplify Pro AE (Platinum license)
  • Mentor Graphics ModelSim
  • Synapticad WaveFormer Lite AE (Gold license) and Reactive Test Bench and VCD Import (Platinum license)
  • FlashPro programming software
  • Silicon Explorer debugging software
  • HDL, HDL templates, and cell libraries

[+] Tools included with Libero IDE for Linux
  • Project Manager
  • Designer physical design implementation (place-and-route)
  • SmartDesign graphical SoC design creation
  • SmartTime timing constraints and analysis
  • SmartPower power analysis and scenarios
  • Free Actel DirectCores
  • Synplicity Synplify Pro AE
  • Mentor Graphics ModelSim
  • HDL, HDL templates, and cell libraries

[+] Available Standalone Tools (Windows Only)

The following standalone tools are not included in the Libero IDE download:

Note: You do not need to download any of the following since they are included with the Libero IDE as mentioned above.

  • Synplicity Synplify Pro
  • FlashPro Software
  • Silicon Explorer
Designer: Included with Libero IDE, Designer physical implementation software is also available for users that already have their own design creation, synthesis, and simulation tools. Designer includes place-and-route, timing constraint entry and analysis, power analysis, and program file generation. Designer can be installed as "standalone" via an option when installing the Libero IDE software.
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IP Deployment and Processor Software Development

CoreConsole: Supports the acquisition, instantiation, configuration, stitching, and generation of IP cores for embedded applications. » Release Notes  » Download
SoftConsole: Facilitates software development for Actel's ARM® Cortex™-M1, Core8051s, and CoreMP7 ARM7 microprocessors. » Release Notes  » Download

Software for Programming and Debug

The following programming and debug software are available:

  • Silicon Sculptor
  • FlashPro Software
  • DirectC
  • STAPL Player
  • Identify AE
  • Silicon Explorer

Included in the Libero IDE for Windows download