Nios II Processor
To obtain a time-unlimited license file for the Nios II processor, you must purchase either a standalone Nios II processor core license (ordering code: IP-NIOS) or the Embedded IP Suite (ordering code: IPS-EMBEDDED). Contact your local Altera representative or use Altera Tools Support to order today.
Altera Embedded IP Suite
The Altera® Embedded IP Suite is a value bundle of Altera's most popular embedded intellectual property (IP) cores and software. This IP Suite contains all the building blocks for your embedded design, including the Nios® II processor, DDR/DDR2 memory controllers, and a complete Ethernet solution with the Triple-Speed Ethernet MegaCore® function. See Table 1 for details.
The Embedded IP Suite is priced at $995. If purchased separately, the value of the cores and software add up to over $3,500. See Table 2 for ordering information.
| Table 1. MegaCore Functions and Software in the Embedded IP Suite | |
| Function | Description |
|---|---|
| Nios II Processor | Altera's 32-bit embedded processor. |
| Triple-Speed Ethernet | 10/100/1000-Mbps Ethernet media access controller (MAC). |
| DDR/DDR2 SDRAM Controllers | Memory controllers that handle the aspects of using DDR and DDR2 SDRAM. |
| DDR SDRAM High-Performance Controller | High-performance memory controllers that handle the aspects of using DDR and DDR2 SDRAM. |
Nios II C2H Acceleration Compiler
You can create, compile, and generate time-limited Nios II processor systems and hardware accelerators generated by the Nios II C2H Compiler without obtaining a license file by using the OpenCore Plus evaluation feature. You must obtain a license for the Nios II processor core (ordering code: IP-NIOS) and Nios II C2H Acceleration Compiler (ordering code: IPT-C2H-NIOS) to generate time-unlimited programming files and flash programming files. Contact your local Altera representative or use Altera Tools Support to order today. You do not need a license if you will only be developing software using the Nios II Integrated Development Environment (IDE).
Micrium’s MicroC/OS-II RTOS
You can develop software for any of the Nios II development kits using the Micrium MicroC/OS-II RTOS. The Nios II Embedded Design Suite (EDS) provides an evaluation version of the MicroC/OS-II RTOS. To generate software to run on other boards or ship in a product, you must obtain a license. To obtain a license for the Micrium MicroC/OS-II RTOS, contact Micrium today.
| Table 2. Summary of Ordering Codes and Pricing Information | ||
| Ordering Code | Price | Ordering Information |
| IPS-EMBEDDED (1) | $995 | Contact your local Altera sales representative or distributor to place your order. |
| IP-NIOS (1) | $495 | Contact your local Altera sales representative or distributor to place your order. |
| IPT-C2H-NIOS (1) | $2995 | Contact your local Altera sales representative or distributor to place your order. |
- Once you have purchased the Embedded IP Suite you can get and manage the license through the Self-Service Licensing Center.
- Legal Notice—Altera's MegaCore® License Agreement governs the installation and use of the Nios II processor and the Nios II Embedded Design Suite software.
IP Evaluation
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Embedded Processing
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