Xilinx PCI v3.0 Licensing Options, Evaluation, Direct Download, Obtaining a Full License

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Chapter 2: Installing and Licensing the Core

Licensing Options

Evaluation

The method for obtaining an evaluation license is determined by the version of the PCI core you choose.

•For the PCI32/33 Virtex™ and Spartan™ core, register on the Xilinx IP Evaluation page at www.xilinx.com/ipcenter/ipevaluation. From this location, access is granted and you can generate your own license.

•For the PCI 64/66 core, please contact your locate FAE to request a Full System Hardware Evaluation license key.

Full

The Full license is provided when you purchase the core, and provides full access to all core functionality both in simulation and in hardware, including:

•Gate-level functional simulation support

•Back annotated gate-level simulation support

•Full implementation support including place and route and bitstream generation

•Full functionality in the programmed device with no time-outs

Obtaining a Full License

After purchase, a full license for the Xilinx PCI core can be downloaded from the core’s lounge. To create and download a license file for use with the CORE Generator, do the following:

1.After purchase, you will receive a letter containing a serial number, which is used to register for access to the lounge, a secured area of the PCI product page. Go to http://www.xilinx.com/products/logicore/lounge/lounge.htm and choose the appropriate link to gain access to core.

2.From the product page, click Register to register and request access to the lounge. Xilinx will review your access request and typically grants access to the lounge in 48 hours. (Contact Xilinx Customer Service if you need faster turnaround.)

3.After receiving confirmation of lounge access, click Access Lounge from the PCI product page and log in.

4.From the lounge, a link is available at the top of the initial page allowing you to generate a license. Click this link and follow the instructions to fill out the license request form; then click Submit to generate the license. An e-mail containing license and installation instructions will be sent to you immediately.

Direct Download

A CORE Generator license is not required when performing a direct download of PCI-X core, as described in “Direct Download of Standalone Core,” page 15.

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