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15 years ago

How to encrypt my own IP block

I have tried to look for this info but unsuccessfully so far.. I wonder if someone can help: I want to create an IP block to a client that will be instantiated via sopc builder but I wouldn't w...
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15 years ago

try .qxp with a clear text instantiation wrapper which becomes the top level of the custom component for synthesis, and simgen to create a simulation netlist (.vo/.vho). you'll lose parameterization, but it should work otherwise (i haven't fully tested it, the method may need some tweaking):

using .qxp:

http://www.altera.com/support/kdb/solutions/rd06242008_7.html

using simgen:

http://www.altera.com/support/kdb/solutions/rd07132006_347.html

alternatively, you may try requesting the encryption tools from Altera through an SR