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Jsun1
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2 years ago
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Is ModelSim-Intel® FPGAs Standard Edition Software Version free of license?

Hi,

I'm looking for a windows verilog simulator for learning purpose that is free of a license. This ModelSim edition [https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/software-kit/750368/modelsim-intel-fpgas-standard-edition-software-version-18-1.html] was found by google and it seems that no license is required to start the simulation. So to confirm, could anyone let me know if it does or does not require a license? Thank you!

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  • FvM's avatar
    FvM
    2 years ago
    Hi,
    there's no free license for ModelSim Intel Standard Edition, free Intel Starter Edition is however included with the download and can be selected during installation.

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    FvM
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    2 years ago
    Hi,
    there's no free license for ModelSim Intel Standard Edition, free Intel Starter Edition is however included with the download and can be selected during installation.
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      Jsun1
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      2 years ago

      That's great, thanks for your explanation!

    • SDunc1's avatar
      SDunc1
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      2 years ago

      Hi

      Just curious - What are the limitations placed on the free edition over the standard edition?

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        Jsun1
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        2 years ago

        Hi SDunc1,

        If I understand correctly, the constraints put on the starter version include:

        • The simulation speed is very slow.
        • There is upperbound on the number of instances.
        • Also from my experience, there is no detailed explanation if the compilation fails.

        You can have a check on this line: https://groups.google.com/g/comp.arch.fpga/c/wUIKdxgtbNI

        Good luck!

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    AR_A_Intel
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    2 years ago

    Thanks for your answer @FvM. We hope all is well. This thread will be transitioned to community support. If you have a new question, feel free to open a new thread to get the support from Intel experts. Otherwise, the community users will continue to help you on this thread. Thank you