Design
Software
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| 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. » Learn More » Release Notes » Download Windows version
» Download Linux version
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Tools included with Libero IDE for Windows
- Project Manager
- ViewDraw AE
- SmartDesign graphical SoC design creation
- HDL, HDL templates, and cell libraries
- Actel configurable cores
- Mentor Graphics® ModelSim®
- Synopsys® Synplify Pro® AE
- Designer physical design implementation (place-and-route)
- SmartTime timing constraints and analysis
- SmartPower power analysis and scenarios
- Probe insertion debug
- FlashPro programming software
- Silicon Explorer debugging software
- Firmware Catalog
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Tools included with Libero IDE for Linux
- Project Manager
- Free Actel configurable cores
- SmartDesign graphical SoC design creation
- HDL, HDL templates, and cell libraries
- Mentor Graphics ModelSim
- Synopsys Synplify Pro AE
- Designer physical design implementation (place-and-route)
- SmartTime timing constraints and analysis
- SmartPower power analysis and scenarios
- Probe insertion debug
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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.
- Firmware Catalog
- Synopsys Synplify Pro
- FlashPro Software
- Silicon Explorer
Included with Libero IDE, Designer physical implementation software can be installed as "standalone" via an option when installing the Libero IDE software.
» Release Notes
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IP Deployment and Processor Software Development
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| SoftConsole: |
Facilitates software development for Actel's ARM® Cortex™-M1, Core8051s, and CoreMP7 ARM7 microprocessors.
» Learn More » Release Notes » Download
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| Firmware Catalog: |
The Firmware Catalog supports SoftConsole and streamlines the locating and generating of firmware that is compatible with IP cores used in Actel FPGA designs. » Learn More » Download |
| CoreConsole: |
Supports the acquisition, instantiation, configuration, stitching, and generation of Actel CoreABC, CoreRSDEC, and CoreRSENC Intellectual Property (IP) cores. Actel recommends SmartDesign for designing with all other Actel IP cores. » Learn More » Release Notes » Download |
Software for Programming and Debug
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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
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