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.
» Release Notes » Download |
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
|