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ccurtis
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2 years ago

Building Source Files for MAX 7000 CPLD (EPM7096LC68-15)

I am working with a legacy application using the EPM7096LC68-15 CPLD (MAX 7000 family).

I have an old Windows 95/98 machine with MAX+PLUS II installed that is used to program executables into CPLDs, but the license is expired so I cannot compile the source files.

It seems the oldest available version of Quartus Prime (13.0) supports the MAX 7000AE/B/S versions, but not MAX 7000.

Is there any software available today that runs on Windows 10 that can compile GDF source files for the MAX 7000 family?

Is there way a to activate the license for the MAX+PLUS II software I have installed on a Windows 95/98 machine?

Thanks.

Programmable Logic Device

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  • RichardT_altera's avatar
    RichardT_altera
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    2 years ago

    1) You can refer to this webpage for the latest supported Quartus version for the respective device:

    https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/programmable/support-resources/design-software/devices-support.html#max%C2%AEseries

    Please note that older software versions are likely not supported on Windows 10. While you may try to install them on Windows 10, there’s no guarantee they will work. This is done at your own risk, and no technical support will be provided.

    2) MAX+PLUS II license is no longer available for purchase. You can either purchase the Intel Quartus Prime license that includes a full feature of MAX+PLUS II software or generate an evaluation license (License: MAXPLUS2WEB or License: PLS-WEB) for MAX+PLUS II BASELINE software with limited features in the SSLC.

    *Note that Intel has discontinued the Quartus® II and MAX+PLUS® II Software. More details are available at Quartus® II and MAX+PLUS® II Software product discontinuance notifications and a list of discontinued additional software.

    Regards,

    Richard Tan

    • ccurtis's avatar
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      2 years ago

      Richard,

      Thanks for the information.

      Let me ask a more specific question.

      Will either 1) Quartus Prime license with the full features of MAX+PLUS II or 2) Evaluation license for MAX+PLUS || BASELINE allow me to build the GDF source files I have for the EPM7096LC68-15 into POF executable files?

      Chris.

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    RichardT_altera
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    2 years ago

    Unfortunately, we do not provide technical support for MAX PLUS II, as it is discontinued software.


    You could try the evaluation license first to see if it works for your needs. Otherwise, you may need to proceed with using a Quartus Prime license.


    Regards,

    Richard Tan


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    RichardT_altera
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    2 years ago

    Dropping a note to ask if my last reply was helpful to you.

    Do you need any further assistance from my side?


    Regards,

    Richard Tan


    • ccurtis's avatar
      ccurtis
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      2 years ago

      No. Thanks for your help Richard.

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    RichardT_altera
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    2 years ago

    Thank you for your confirmation.


    Now, I will transitioning this thread to community support. If you have any further questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out. Please login to ‘https://supporttickets.intel.com’, view details of the desire request, and post a feed/response within the next 15 days to allow me to continue to support you. After 15 days, this thread will be transitioned to community support.

    The community users will be able to help you on your follow-up questions.


    Thank you and have a great day!


    Best Regards,

    Richard Tan