Overview
intel ® Quartus ® Prime development software is Intel ® Development tools for designing FPGAs, SoCs and CPLDs.
From design entry to logic verification, logic synthesis, placement and routing, timing verification, power consumption analysis, pin assignment, and device
It has the functions necessary for the development flow of
Three Editions of Intel® Quartus® Prime
The Intel® Quartus® Prime software is available in three editions: Lite, Standard, and Pro.
Each edition has differences in available devices and optional features.
License Comparison Table (18.1)
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Device support *2 *2: Supported devices differ depending on the version.
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Low cost FPGA/CPLD (Cyclone ® 10 LP, MAX ® 10, etc.) |
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General FPGA/CPLD (Cyclone ®, MAX ®, Arria ®, Stratix ® series, etc.) |
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Latest high-end FPGA (Intel® Cyclone ® 10 GX, Arria ® 10, Stratix ® 10, etc.)
Intel Arria 10 Available in Both Standard and Pro Editions |
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design entry/ planning |
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Design Partition Planner Optimize design partitions and improve fitting efficiency
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Logical simulation |
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logic synthesis |
Convert logic synthesis HDL to netlist
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Placement/wiring |
Mapping fitter netlist to target FPGA/CPLD
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Fixed the placement and routing information of the logic lock region specific block to ensure the performance after recompilation
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Partial Reconfiguration Reconfigure only the inactive portion of the circuit while the FPGA is running
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timing and power verification |
Timing Analyzer (formerly TimeQuest) Static timing analysis using industry standard SDC
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Power consumption analyzer
(Formerly: PowerPlay Power Analyzer) Analyze power consumption |
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In-system debugging |
Signal tap (old: SignalTap II) Waveform display of FPGA internal signals running on the actual device without using external pins
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Transceiver Toolkit Fast Jitter-Noise, Eye-Diagram Analysis for High-Speed Serial Links
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OS support | Windows/Linux (64-bit) |
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DSP Builder for Intel ® FPGA Generate HDL for digital signal processing using MathWorks Simulink tools
(Also see "DSP Builder for Intel FPGA", "MathWorks ®, MATLAB/Simulink ®"," MathWorks ® Fixed-Point Designer" required)
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*4: Available for Intel® Arria ® 10, Stratix ® V, Arria ® V and Cyclone ® V |
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*4: Available for Intel ® Arria 10, Stratix ® V, Arria ® V and Cyclone ® V |
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*4: Available for Intel® Arria ® 10, Stratix ® V, Arria ® V and Cyclone ® V |
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Intel SoC FPGA Embedded Development Suite
(SoC EDS) SoC FPGA Software Development Package (Both the Standard Edition and Pro Edition are available in free and paid versions) |
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note:
*1: You can use the Standard Edition with the Pro Edition license, but you need to install the software separately.
*2: Supported devices differ depending on the version.
・ Correspondence table of Quartus versions and supported devices is here
*3: Intel® Cyclone® 10 GX uses Pro, but can be used without a license.
*4: Available for Intel ® Arria ® 10, Stratix ® V, Arria ® V and Cyclone ® V.
*5: Available for Intel® Cyclon ® V and Stratix ® V only.
*6: Available for Intel ® Stratix ® V, Arria ® V, and Cyclone ® V.
Related information
cloud service
Each tool runs on a PC, but cloud services are also available.
There is no need to install or set up tools or libraries, and you can use a machine with the necessary specifications when you need it.
Macnica technical information site
If you have any questions about Quartus ® Prime, please first refer to Macnica 's technical information site.
We mainly introduce frequently asked questions and information for beginners.
Altima technical information site
User guide
Please refer here for the latest Intel® getting started guides, installation guides, handbooks, etc.
If the problem is not resolved on Macnica 's technical information site, please refer to here.
workshop
Workshops for learning how to use Quartus ® Prime include free trials and paid training by instructors.
Free online training is available.
Course Name | cost | Overview |
Quartus® Prime Introductory Trial |
free of charge | I want to touch Quartus ® Prime! I want to try it! I want to know the overview! This is a trial (introductory) course for such people. We will pick up key operations from the overall flow and explain them while conducting simple exercises. |
Intel® FPGAs technical training |
Paid | A text-based workshop with an Intel® Authorized Instructor. We offer a variety of courses to suit your needs. |
online training | free of charge | Online training from Intel® anywhere, anytime |
application note
Click here for the latest technical information related to Quartus ® Prime.
License related
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