SX-A Family FPGAs
Design Environment
The SX-A family of FPGAs is fully supported by both Actel
Libero
®
Integrated Design Environment (IDE) and
Designer FPGA development software. Actel Libero IDE is
a design management environment, seamlessly
integrating design tools while guiding the user through
the design flow, managing all design and log files, and
passing necessary design data among tools. Additionally,
Libero IDE allows users to integrate both schematic and
HDL synthesis into a single flow and verify the entire
design in a single environment. Libero IDE includes
Synplify
®
for Actel from Synplicity
®
, ViewDraw
®
for
Actel from Mentor Graphics
®
, ModelSim
®
HDL Simulator
from Mentor Graphics, WaveFormer Lite™ from
SynaptiCAD™, and Designer software from Actel. Refer
to the
diagram for more information
(located on the Actel website).
Actel Designer software is a place-and-route tool and
provides a comprehensive suite of backend support tools
for FPGA development. The Designer software includes
timing-driven place-and-route, and a world-class
integrated static timing analyzer and constraints editor.
With the Designer software, a user can select and lock
package pins while only minimally impacting the results
of place-and-route. Additionally, the back-annotation
flow is compatible with all the major simulators and the
simulation results can be cross-probed with Silicon
Explorer II, Actel’s integrated verification and logic
analysis tool. Another tool included in the Designer
software is the ACTgen macro builder, which easily
creates popular and commonly used logic functions for
implementation in your schematic or HDL design. Actel's
Designer software is compatible with the most popular
FPGA design entry and verification tools from companies
such as Mentor Graphics, Synplicity, Synopsys, and
Cadence Design Systems. The Designer software is
available for both the Windows and UNIX operating
systems.
Related Documents
Application Notes
Datasheets
Programming
Programming support is provided through Actel's Silicon
Sculptor II, a single-site programmer driven via a PC
based GUI. In addition, BP Microsystems offers multi-site
programmers that provide qualified support for Actel
devices. Factory programming is available for high
volume production needs.
For detail information on programming, visit:
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