Sage-Tips

What are the key features of Xilinx software?

Key Features

• A free, downloadable PLD design environment for both Microsoft Windows and Linux!
• Embedded processing design support for the Zynq-7000 SoC family the Z-7010, Z-7020, and Z-7030.
• The industry’s fastest timing closure with Xilinx SmartCompile technology.

What is Xilinx ISE used for?

The Xilinx ISE is primarily used for circuit synthesis and design, while ISIM or the ModelSim logic simulator is used for system-level testing.

What is the difference between Xilinx ISE and vivado?

XILINX ISE/EDK are the old tools that are to be used for all Virtex-6 and older devices and that can be used for some small/middle-size Virtex-7 devices. Vivado program is latest version and supported by Xilinx for new version. So Vivado is better than ISE, if you don’t use Artix, Virtex, Kintex 3,4,5,6 series FPGA.

What is Xilinx SDx?

The 2017.4 SDx™ Environment software release consists of the SDSoC™ Development Environment for Zynq® UltraScale+™ MPSoC and Zynq®-7000 SoC families, and the SDAccel™ Development Environment for Data Center and PCIe®based accelerator systems. These environments share a common installer, but are licensed individually.

What is ModelSim used for?

ModelSim is a verification and simulation tool for VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog, and mixed- language designs.

How do you use ISE iMPACT?

Open iMPACT and Initialize JTAG Chain For 7 series FPGAs, you can only program them via Xilinx® iMPACT™ tools. To start iMPACT, double click “Configure Target Device” from ISE project navigator, or start iMPACT from the Start Menu. A warning as follows might pop up. Click OK to continue.

Does Xilinx iMPACT work on Windows 10?

Thanks! Impact 14.7 is not officially supported with Windows 10. Impact 14.7 is not officially supported with Windows 10.

What is Xilinx SDSoC?

The SDSoC™ (Software-Defined System On Chip) environment is an Eclipse-based Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for implementing heterogeneous embedded systems using Zynq®-7000 SoCand Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoCplatforms.

What is xfxilinx Ise?

Xilinx ISE offers the programmer to develop and design electronic circuits using both VHDL and Verilog programming languages. VHDL (Very High Speed Integrated Circuit Hardware Descriptive Language) and Verilog are hardware descriptive languages to model electronic systems.

What is Xilinx’s policy on making changes to the information?

Xilinx reserves the right to make changes, at any time, to the Information without notice and at its s ole discretion. Xilinx assumes no obligation to correct any errors contained in the Information or to advise you of any corrections or updates.

What version of Ise is used in the tutorial document?

UG695 (v14.1) April 24, 2012 This tutorial document was last validated using the following software version: ISE Design Suite 14.1 If using a later software version, there may be minor differences between the images and results shown in this document with what you will see in the Design Suite.

What devices are supported by ISE® design suite?

ISE® design suite supports the Spartan®-6, Virtex®-6, and CoolRunner™ devices, as well as their previous generation families. ISE® design suite runs on Windows XP/7/Server and Linux operating systems, click here for OS support details. Additionally, ISE supports Spartan-6 devices on Windows 10.