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1.2 Software Component Licensing
1.2.1 Mentor Graphics Precision RTL Synthesis
To use Mentor Graphics Precision RTL Synthesis in ProChip Designer for VHDL or Verilog synthesis, a FLEXLM
(node locked) license file from Atmel is required. License requests can be submitted to Atmel for evaluation on-line
at the following URL:
www.atmel.com/System/BaseForm.aspx?target=tcm:26-17233
The 2-year license for Precision RTL Synthesis (Atmel OEM version) can also be purchased from an Atmel
distributor.
Table 1-2. Mentor Graphics Precision RTL Synthesis License
Once a license has been purchased, instructions on how to download ProChip Designer from the Atmel website
and how to obtain the license file will be mailed..
1.2.2 Altium Protel Design Explorer 99SE
The 30-day trial version of Altium Protel Design Explorer 99SE is no longer available, and the Licensed Edition of
Altium Protel Design Explorer 99SE must be ordered separately.
The Atmel Licensed Edition of Altium Protel Design Explorer 99SE can be ordered from an Atmel distributor and
the Atmel.
Table 1-3. Altium Protel Design Explorer 99SE License
Once a license has been purchased, instructions on how to obtain ProChip Designer and Protel Design Explorer
99SE along with a 16-digit Access Code (permanent license) will be mailed. Users can then follow the instructions
provided to install the Licensed Edition software.
The ProChip Designer v5.0.1 software is available on the Atmel website at the following URL:
www.atmel.com/tools/PROCHIPDESIGNER.aspx
2-year License Atmel Ordering Code
Precision RTL Synthesis (Atmel OEM version) ATDS15xxKSW1
Atmel no longer provides licenses for the Mentor Graphics ModelSim software.
Please contact Mentor Graphics for information on how to obtain the appropriate license for ModelSim if
VHDL/Verilog simulation is required.
Permanent License Atmel Ordering Code
Altium Protel Design Explorer 99SE ATDS1500PC
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2. Design Flow
The ProChip Designer IDE is shown in Figure 2-1. The Design Flow chart on the right provides push-button access
to all stages of a design cycle. Feature descriptions for each design flow stage is described in Table 2-1.
Figure 2-1. ProChip Designer IDE
Table 2-1. Description of Design Flow Stages
Design Flow Stage Description
Source Manager
To specify new or existing design file(s). Launches the appropriate design entry tool for editing
based on the selected tool-flow.
Logic Synthesis To synthesize the design file(s) to generate the appropriate netlist file.
Device Fitter To fit the netlist into the target device with the user selected fitter options.
Testbench Manager
To specify new or existing testbench file(s). Launches the appropriate testbench entry tool for
editing based on the selected tool-flow.
Functional Simulation To perform functional simulation on the design file(s).
Timing Simulation To perform timing simulation on the output netlist generated by the fitter after fitting.
Atmel-ISP To program the target ATF15xx CPLD through JTAG-ISP.
Menu Bar Design Flow
Shortcut Bar Project Tree
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3. Support and Resources
For details on how to use ProChip Designer, refer to the ProChip Designer help file, tutorials, and online resources.
These resources are available under the ProChip Help menu.
Table 3-1. Technical Support
4. Revision History
Request Support By:
Email pld@atmel.com
Hotline (+1) (408) 436-4333
Online Support Form www.atmel.com/design-support/
Product Information www.atmel.com/products/programmable-logic/spld-cpld/default.aspx
Rev. Ver. Date Description
3628D 05/2016 Update links and software version. ATF15xxBE is not recommended for new design.
3628C 09/2013
General update of the overview document.
Update template.

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