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16 years ago

BeMicro - Work Shop

1. Can I buy this USB port based dev kit ? 2. Price and availability ? 3. Are there any limitations on the tools bundled with this USB based dev kit ? GKM
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16 years ago

Altera let's you evaluate their IP cores without licensing them. They use what is called OpenCore Evaluation. The IP core will compile and run in the part but here are the restrictions:

1 - Quartus will only produce a time-limited SOF file. It will not produce any type of file that you can use to program a flash device. You'll only be able to program the FPGA via JTAG.

2 - When running the design with the time-limited SOF, you must either

a - Leave the JTAG cable connected while the design is running

b - Disconnect the JTAG cable in which case the IP core you are evaluating will stop working after 1 hour.

You can of course use your own IP all day long without any consequence. Anything you develop is yours and does not require a license.

Jake