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(FPGA, CPLD, PLD)
Free and Low-Cost Software
(Updated 27-MAR-2000)
Free Demo or Introductory Versions
[ Device Vendors | Synthesis | Verification ]
[ HDL Editors | Others | Integrated Packages ]
Low-Cost Systems
[Systems < $100] * [Systems < $1,000]
Free Demo or Introductory Versions
From Device Vendors
- Triscend FastChip Evaluation CD-ROM request
- WebPACK – Xilinx XC9500 and CoolRunner CPLDs Downloadable Design Software
- Vantis DesignDirect Base Download
- Xilinx WebFitter for XC9000 and CoolRunner CPLDs (fit your design over the web)
- Lattice ispEXPERT Starter Software
- Free Xilinx M1 Foundation CD-ROM with purchase of Xilinx Student Edition book (US$100)
- Atmel fully featured Integrated Development System (IDS 6.0) CD-ROM request, supports the AT40K FPGA family.
- Lattice ispGDX Development System software
- Altera MAX+PLUS II BASELINE, free six-month download, entry-level version of Altera’s MAX+PLUS II development software.
- ICT PLACE software
- QuickLogic QuickWorks 30-day evaluation FPGA Development System
- QuickLogic QuickChip FPGA Development System, free download
- QuickLogic Third-Party Interfaces, free download
- QuickLogic QuickMap On-Line HDL Design Evaluation Service
- Actel DeskTOP free download (with annoying multimedia plug-in) or CD-ROM request.
- Vantis PALASM 1.5 Free Download
- Vantis MACHXL 2.1 Free Download
Synthesis Software
 JHDL from BYU- PAM-Blox object-oriented circuit generators for Xilinx XC4000 FPGAs
- Accolade Design Automation Evaluation Software Download, PeakVHDL Simulator, PeakFPGA Synthesis
- Synplicity 20-Day Trial Software Download
- Synopys FPGA Express Evaluation Download
- Logical Devices’ CUPL Demo Download
- BOOL tool for solving and minimizing Boolean equations, plus 32-bit Windows add-on
- StateCAD state machine software download
- Exemplar Logic software evaluation
- Green Mountain VHDL Compiler, demonstration version for PC and Linux. Not FPGA/CPLD specific.
- Esperan’s MasterClass VHDL Tutorial Demo Download
- Doulos’ VHDL PaceMaker Entry Edition Download. Computer-based training on VHDL
Verification Software
- VHDL Simili from Symphony EDA. VHDL’93-compliant VHDL compiler/simulator
- SILOS III Verilog simulator demo software
- Model Technology Verilog and VHDL simulator demo software
- Aldec Active-HDL Evaluation 3.6
- SynaptiCAD VeriWell Verilog Simulator Evaluation download
- SynaptiCAD Waveformer Evaluation download
- SynaptiCAD TestBencher Pro Evaluation download
- Wellspring Solutions’ Verilog Simulator (1,000 line limitation)
HDL-Friendly Text Editors
- Prism editor for Windows (30 day trial) with VHDL, Verilog, Synopsys, Xilinx UCF, ABEL, Palasm, Synpify TCL, Vantis PI language extensions
- ED for Windows (45 day trial) with VHDL and Verilog language extensions
- TextPad for Windows with ABEL, Verilog, VHDL language extensions
- UltraEdit with Verilog and VHDL logic extensions
Other Systems
- Morphologic’s Evolution Beta Test Download Page
Integrated Systems Software
- Protel Trial Version download or CD-ROM request.
- VeriBest Demo CD-ROM Request
- Aldec Active-HDL 3.5 Demo
- OrCAD Desktop Solutions CD-ROM Demo Pack
- MyChip Station V3.0 Tryout Version from MyCAD
- Capilano Computing DesingWorks 4.0 Demo Download
- Phase Three Logic’s CapFast
Very Low Cost Systems (< $US100)
- Xilinx Alliance and Foundation Series Base Packages, US$95
- Cypress Warp2, US$99
- Lucent ORCA Foundation Silver Edition, US$99
Low Cost Systems (< $US1,000)
- Triscend FastChip Configurable System-on-Chip Development System, US$495
- Xilinx Foundation Series Base Package with VHDL, US$495
- APS-X84 Family development systems supporting Xilinx FPGA and CPLD devices including schematic capture, simulation, Xilinx core tools, and a development board. Systems starting at US$320.
- APS-L84 Family development systems supporting Lucent FPGA devices including VHDL synthesis, VHDL simulation, Lucent router, and a development board. Systems starting at US$295.
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