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New ContributorFPGA IP cores
Hello
You can evaluate the Nios II processor without a license by using the Intel FPGA IP Evaluation Mode, and then purchase a license for the Nios II processor only after you complete hardware testing and are ready to go to production. (Manual page 31)
Manual - Intel® FPGA Software Installation and Licensing (page 22 onwards)
IP Evaluation and Purchase - https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/programmable/support-resources/intellectual-property/megacore-ip.html
SSLC - Intel® FPGA Self Service Licensing Center
local Intel FPGA representative - https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/company-overview/company-overview.html
Intel® FPGA Licensing Support Center - https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/programmable/licensing/support-center.html
Free IP Base Suite Licenses - https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/programmable/intellectual-property/ip-base-suite.html
Thanks.
Best regards,
Sheng
New ContributorI was able to get it into evaluation mode. I was uploading wrong .SOP file.
Thanks for help
thought when I am trying to run the project I get an error that says "downloading elf process failed" and I seem not to get the right help from the forum on how to get around this error.
Super ContributorHi,
Glad to hear that you find the solution provided helpful.
I'll now transition this thread to community support.
As that is effectively another new question about nios ii eds, I would prefer a new forum case to address it in Nios® II Embedded Design Suite (EDS) Forum with more description and may be sample project attached to get the support from Intel experts.
Thanks.
Best regards,
Sheng
