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IgorKa
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1 year ago

mgcvipaeaxi license disappear after license renew

Hello. I have a problem after renew Intel Prime Quartus license. In the new license file there are no "mgcvipaeaxi", and because of this I can't simulate HPS anymore. Any suggestion how I can reso...
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LiamWeight
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1 year ago

Hey Igor,

As far as I can tell, this specific license (AXI3 BFM) no longer comes as standard with the Quartus tools and must be purchased from Seimens. Find the relevant information here: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/docs/programmable/683472/24-1/axi-verification-ip-suite-license-intel.html

This likely comes from Seimen's side, so there's little more I can do to help I'm afraid. I hope that at least points you in the right direction.

All the best,

Liam

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IgorKa
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1 year ago
Thanks, Liam for the update.
It would be great, if you could raise the question internally, how now it possible to simulate HPS? Is it possible at all?

Thanks again for your kind help!
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    LiamWeight
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    1 year ago

    Hey Igor,

    It will still be possible to simulate the HPS however, you will need to reach out to Seimens for the AXI3 license now, as we no longer provide it. The other alternative would be to refactor your simulation model to use a different bus that doesn't require a license.

    Kind Regards,

    Liam

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      IgorKa
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      1 year ago

      Hello, Liam.

      I'm encountering a challenge with Quartus-generated model HPS, regardless of the bus type (including simple Avalon buses, see attached simple project. Just run TB.bat in the TB directory). These models seem to have a dependency on a specific Mentor Graphics DLL that requires a missing license feature. Unfortunately, Intel's decision to remove this license feature has created a roadblock.

      I've been in touch with my Siemens representative, and after investigating, they confirmed that Siemens discontinued support for this specific product in 2015. While they offer a newer bundle for bus testing, it doesn't replace the deprecated "mgcvipaeaxi" license. This legacy product was designed specifically for Intel-based FPGAs. Their newer bundle, though expensive (around $3,000), wouldn't be a suitable solution due to its incompatibility.

      Given the limitations this dependency creates for my verification process and project deadline, I kindly ask for your assistance. Would it be possible for your team to explore the possibility of internally generating this missing feature ("mgcvipaeaxi")?

      Your support would be greatly appreciated and allow me to successfully complete this project for my customer.

      Thank you for your time and consideration.

      Igor.