Overview
Quartus ® Prime development software is available from Altera ® 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 placement, and devices
It has the functionality required for the development flow.
Three Editions of Quartus® Prime
Quartus® Prime design software is available in three editions: Lite, Standard, and Pro.
Each edition differs in the devices that can be used and optional features.
License Comparison Table (18.1)
●: Support, ▲: Optional (separate cost required)
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Device support *2 *2: Supported devices differ depending on the version.
See “Note:” below the table for details |
Low cost FPGA/CPLD (Cyclone ® 10 LP, MAX ® 10, etc.) |
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Latest high-end FPGAs (Cyclone® 10 GX, Arria® 10, Stratix® 10, etc.)
Arria ® 10 is available in both Standard and Pro editions |
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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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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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*5: Only available for Cyclone ® V and Stratix ® V |
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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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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 Generate HDL for digital signal processing using MathWorks Simulink tools
(Others include "DSP Builder" and "MathWorks ®, MATLAB/Simulink ®", "MathWorks ® (Requires "Fixed-Point Designer")
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*4: Available for Arria® 10, Stratix® V, Arria® V and Cyclone® V |
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*4: Available for Arria 10, Stratix® V, Arria® V and Cyclone® V |
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*4: Available for Arria® 10, Stratix® V, Arria® V and Cyclone® V |
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SoC FPGA Embedded Development Suite (SoC EDS) SoC FPGA software development package
(Both the Standard Edition and the Pro Edition are available in free and paid versions.) |
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note:
*1: You can use the Standard Edition with a Pro Edition license, but the software must be installed separately.
*2: Supported devices vary depending on the version.
・ Quartus version and supported device compatibility table can be found here
*3: Cyclone® 10 GX uses Pro, but can be used without a license.
*4: Available for Arria ® 10, Stratix ® V, Arria ® V and Cyclone ® V.
*5: Available for Cyclon® V and Stratix® V only.
*6: Available for 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 to the latest Altera® getting started guides, installation guides, handbooks, etc.
If the problem cannot be 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 Introduction 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. |
| Altera® FPGA Technical Training | Paid | This workshop is taught by an Altera® certified instructor and textbook. We offer a variety of courses to suit your needs. |
| online training | free of charge | Altera® Online Training allows you to take various training courses anytime, anywhere. |
application note
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