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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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