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9 years ago

Software and IP cost viability for home use

Hello. Similarly to the previous thread (http://www.alteraforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=51711), I'd like to check the licence situation for IP cores and Quartus while using the dev boards. I have ...
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9 years ago

Yes the PCIe block is included. The triple speed ethernet block uses an external PHY chip, so it doesn't need transceivers. Other Ethernet IP does use transceivers and can't be used with the free version of Quartus. Some of these IP blocks are only usable in the free version only work when JTAG is attached. The transceiver toolkit isn't included. I've not used transceivers, but I understand it is essential for board design and calibrating transceivers.