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16 years ago

Difference between Altera Modelsim and Modelsim by Mentor?

Hi Everyone, Can anybody please break down the difference between the two Modelsims? Confused about which to use. :confused: And what's the difference between normal simulation in Quartus II a...
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16 years ago

I dont think Altera-modelsim has the full TCL support that the PE version has. The main difference is the cost. Altera edition will come with your quartus licence, but a PE licence will come at the same price (if not more) as the altera licence.

PE also simulates faster than AE.