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Tcl Commands for General Usage

device_family_name specifies the device family to use with the current ISE project.

Example:

% project set family Virtex2p

 

 

Description:

In this example, the device family for the current project is set to

 

Virtex2p.

 

 

Tcl Return:

The previous value. In this example, the previous device family

 

setting is returned.

 

 

set package (set device package)

The project set package command specifies the device package for the current ISE project.

Note: A list of available devices can be viewed in the Project Properties dialog box in Project Navigator, or by utilizing the unique prefixes supported by Xilinx Tcl commands. For example, type project set device V to get an error message that enumerates all Virtex devices. Optionally, you can specify the partgen –archcommand. From the Tcl prompt (%), type partgen –hfor help using this command.

% project set package <package_name>

project is the name of the Xilinx Tcl command.

set package is the name of the project subcommand.

package_name specifies the target device package for the current ISE project.

Example:

% project set package fg256

 

 

Description:

In this example, the device package for the current project is set to

 

fg256.

 

 

Tcl Return:

The previous value. In this example, the previous device package

 

setting is returned.

 

 

set speed (set device speed)

The project set speed command specifies the device speed for the current ISE project.

Note: A list of available devices can be viewed in the Project Properties dialog box in Project Navigator, or by utilizing the unique prefixes supported by Xilinx Tcl commands. For example, type project set device V to get an error message that enumerates all Virtex devices. Optionally, you can specify the partgen –archcommand. From the Tcl prompt (%), type partgen –hfor help using this command.

% project set speed <speed_grade>

project is the name of the Xilinx Tcl command.

set speed is the name of the project subcommand.

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8.2i specifications

Xilinx 8.2i is a significant version of the Xilinx ISE (Integrated Software Environment) that emerged in the early 2000s, marking an important milestone in the world of FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) development. This version introduced a slew of advanced features, technologies, and characteristics that made it an indispensable tool for engineers and developers in designing, simulating, and implementing digital circuits.

One of the standout features of Xilinx 8.2i is its enhanced design entry capabilities. This version supports multiple design entry methods, including schematic entry, VHDL, and Verilog HDL, giving engineers the flexibility to choose their preferred approach. The integrated environment provides user-friendly graphical interfaces, making it accessible for both novice and experienced users.

Xilinx 8.2i's synthesis tools have been improved to enable more efficient design compilation and optimization. The new algorithms used in this version facilitate faster synthesis times while reducing power consumption and improving performance. Furthermore, it features support for advanced FPGA architectures, which allows for the implementation of more complex designs with greater efficiency.

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