Quartus® II design software provides a state-of-the-art CAD system for designing a wide range of digital logic circuits. For quick and easy design tool access, students can download the free Quartus II Web Edition software, allowing them to learn and use many features from the full-featured Quartus II software (commercial version). The Quartus II Web Edition software supports all major design entry types, including schematic capture, Verilog HDL, and VHDL.
With the Quartus II Web Edition software, students can also simulate their designs on their own computers and implement them into Altera's Development and Education boards. The Quartus II Web Edition software is included with all Altera® Development and Education boards.
Table 1 gives more information on the Quartus II Web Edition and commercial version software tools.
| Table 1. University Program Quartus II Software Information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Software | Supported Kit(s)/Board(s) | Description |
| Quartus II Web Edition Software (1) |
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Free downloadable version of the Quartus II software that includes a core set of technologies to help new users learn about the Quartus II design environment. |
| Quartus II Design Software (2) | All boards are supported by the full-featured Quartus II software, but the full software is not included in any Altera kits/boards. | Full-featured, all-inclusive, all-platforms version of the Quartus II software. |
1. As part of the installation and setup process for the Quartus II Web Edition software, the user will need to obtain a web edition license.
2. The full version of the Quartus II software is available to professors and lecturers of university and college courses by contacting university@altera.com.
