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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. » Learn More  » Release Notes  » Download Windows version
» Download Linux version

[+] 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

[+] 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

[+] 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

IP Deployment and Processor Software Development

SoftConsole: Facilitates software development for Actel's ARM® Cortex™-M1, Core8051s, and CoreMP7 ARM7 microprocessors.
» Learn More  » Release Notes  » Download
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

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