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Altera_Forum
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10 years ago

ip security against pyracy

hi, i am new to ip core design and i am looking for a way to protect my work when i submit it to customers for evaluation. i know creating the vhdp file will hide my work from customers while trying ...
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Altera_Forum
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10 years ago

That wont be possible. If you provide them with VHDL source or a netlist, they will be able to compile it into their designs.

I would set up a contract before you give them any code/netlist.