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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-fpg...
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    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!

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    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!