Actel includes free access to IP libraries in its Libero Gold edition and RTL-source IP libraries in its Libero Platinum edition. Access to more than fifty IP cores is now included in the comprehensive software toolset. The Libero Gold Edition, which supports Actel FPGAs up to 1.5 million system gates, includes obfuscated versions of the Actel IP cores that can be used in designs but cannot be modified.

The Libero Platinum edition supports Actel FPGA devices above 1.5 million system gates, such as AGLE3000, M1AGLE3000, A3PE3000, M1A3PE3000, A3PE3000L, RT3PE3000L, RTAX2000S, RTAX4000S, RTAX2000D, RTAX4000D and AX2000. In addition, RTL source code for the following broad selection of Actel IP cores can be accessed through Actel’s SmartDesign tool.

Pricing and Availability

The Libero Integrated Design Environment (IDE) can be downloaded and installed from Actel’s website. The Actel Libero Gold edition is available on Windows XP or Vista free of charge. The Actel Libero Platinum edition is available on Windows and Linux platforms for $2495. All editions are one-year renewable licenses.