Libero SoC Design Suite Software and License Installation Guide

Introduction

Welcome to the Libero® System-on-Chip (SoC) Design Suite! This guide is designed to help you install and set up the Libero SoC Design Suite, Microchip's flagship FPGA software. It covers everything from system requirements and license management to installation procedures and troubleshooting for both Windows and Linux operating systems.

Libero SoC Design Suite integrates industry-standard Synopsys® Synplify Pro® ME synthesis and Siemens ModelSim® ME Pro simulation, offering best-in-class constraints management, debug capabilities, and secure production programming support.

Key Features and Benefits

Comprehensive installation guidance for Windows and Linux.
Detailed steps for obtaining, downloading, and installing Libero licenses.
Information on system requirements and compatible third-party tools.
Troubleshooting common issues encountered during installation and usage.
Guidance on using Libero SoC Design Suite in secure environments.
Instructions for downloading and managing IP Cores and Firmware Cores.

Getting Started

To begin your Libero SoC Design Suite installation, follow these steps:

Meet all system requirements.
Order and download a Libero license.
Install the Libero SoC Design Suite software.

For detailed instructions and support, please visit the Microchip website.

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Libero SoC Design Suite Software and License Installation Guide

Introduction

Key Features and Benefits

Getting Started

References

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