Altera DSP Development Kit User Manual page 8

Features
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DSP Development Kit, Stratix II Edition Getting Started User Guide
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Quartus II Software, Development Kit Edition (DKE)—The Quartus II
software provides a comprehensive environment for SOPC design.
The Quartus II software integrates into nearly any design
environment, with interfaces to industry-standard EDA tools.
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The Quartus II DKE software license allows you to use the
product for 12 months. After 12 months, you must upgrade
to a Fixed PC or FloatNet subscription to continue using the
software. For more information, refer to the Altera web site
at www.altera.com.
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IP MegaCore Library version 5.0 CD-ROM—This CD-ROM contains
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Altera IP MegaCore functions, including DSP MegaCore functions.
You can evaluate the MegaCore functions using the OpenCore
feature, which allows you to:
Simulate the behavior of a MegaCore function within your
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system
Verify the functionality of your design, as well as quickly and
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easily evaluate its size and speed
Generate time-limited device programming files for designs that
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include MegaCore functions which allow you to program a
device and verify your design in hardware
You only need to purchase a license for a MegaCore function when
you are completely satisfied with its functionality and performance,
and want to take your design to production.
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The OpenCore Plus hardware evaluation feature is an
evaluation tool for prototyping only. You must purchase a
license to use an Altera IP MegaCore function in production
designs.
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Nios II Embedded Processor Windows Evaluation version 5.0
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CD-ROM—This CD-ROM contains the following:
The Nios II CPU Component for SOPC Builder—The CPU
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component provides three processor IP functions for the SOPC
Builder hardware component library. The CPU component is
required by SOPC Builder to generate the hardware and system
descriptions.
Nios II IDE—An integrated platform for embedded software
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development including multiple run configurations and project
management.
Development Kit Version 1.1.0
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Altera Corporation
May 2005