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Oliver_I_Sedlacek
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2 years ago

What's the cost of doing a PCIe design these days?

I've been tasked with migrating an existing PCIe design from a Cyclone IV GX to something we can actually buy these days, e.g. Cyclone 10 GX. Wheras previously device support was free in Quartus Lite...
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Oliver_I_Sedlacek
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2 years ago

Charging for support and IP makes complete sense, but I just don't get why Intel charges for Cyclone 10 GX support when you're in the business of selling chips. You've never charged for Cyclone IV GX or Cyclone V GX support, but we haven't been able to buy those for getting on for 4 years. As customers we're feeling really screwed over now. During the chip shortage we could make allowances but we need help digging out of the hole you've dropped us in.

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FvM
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2 years ago
Still don't understand what you are talking about. Quartus Prime Pro can be used for Cyclone 10 GX development without a license. You may additionally request a free license for Questa Intel Starter Edition simulator.
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    Oliver_I_Sedlacek
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    2 years ago

    One question, how? Installed Pro and it wants me to buy a license or go for the 30 day trial.

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      FvM
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      2 years ago

      I'm installing QPP 23.1 with Cyclone 10 GX support only.
      Setup is never asking me for a license.

      Menu Tools/License setup is showing Current License: Free

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        FvM
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        2 years ago

        In addition, if you see the License Setup Required Dialog on Quartus Opening and you want to use the installation in free mode,
        select "Enter free mode".