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HKale1
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7 years ago

Does it require a paid license to run OpenCL on DE10 Nano developemnt board ?

Hello Everyone, I want to build an application on the DE10 Nano development board using OpenCL. Does the Intel FPGA SDK require a paid license to compile and run OpenCL code on DE10 Nano I really ...
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HKale1
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7 years ago

Thanks for your reply. I had a few questions-

  1. Why is quartus required for OpenCL? Is it for programming the board?
  2. Also I just need to program the DE10 Nano board . So is it supported by quartus lite or will I still need to buy a standard license?
  3. Also, are there any free licenses for students for programming DE10 Nano

Thanks and Regards

Hrishikesh

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7 years ago
  1. The OpenCL code is [automatically] converted to verilog and then place and routed as normal. You need Quartus for placement and routing.
  2. If you want to use only HDL (Verilog/VHDL) on that board, Quartus lite will provide all the required functionality (including programming) without needing a license. If you want to use OpenCL, you need Quartus Prime Standard which requires a license.
  3. No license required for Quartus Lite. If you need OpenCL, you can ask your supervisor to apply for Intel's university program through which you can get a university license [for free] to use Quartus Prime Standard that supports OpenCL.
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    HKale1
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    7 years ago

    Thanks a lot for your help

    Hrishikesh