AR# 868: XACT - Differences between DS550 (EPLD) software versions 5.x and 6.0
AR# 868
XACT - Differences between DS550 (EPLD) software versions 5.x and 6.0
Description
Keywords: XACT, EPLD, 5, 6.0
Urgency : Standard
General Description:
Confusion sometimes arises as to how the EPLD Core Software has changed with the recent release of XACTStep 5.2/6.0. This solution record will outline some of the more significant differences.
解决方案
Version 5.2 is basically the same as version 5.1, with bug fixes. Version 6.0 contains a new fitter and optimizer, and several functional enhancements.
PLATFORM SUPPORT ================ Version 5.2 supports ONLY workstations HP (HP-UX) SUN (Sun-OS) RS6000
Version 6.0 supports ONLY PCs (Windows)
** There is NO DOS FLOW for XEPLD v5.2/6.0 **
PAL INTEGRATION ============== Version 5.2 uses PALCONVT and JED2PLD utilities
For the PC, use XABEL-CPLD (DS571) for PAL Integration. This method allows the use of hierarchy, JEDEC conversion for over 100 PALs, and functional simulation. All of these functions were not available with versions 5.x.
FITTED DESIGN DATABASE FILE ======================= Version 5.2 - <design>.vmh or <design>.vmd for xc7272
Version 6.0 - <design>.vm6
TIMING CONSTRAINTS ================= Version 5.2 does not allow for use of timing constraints.
Version 6.0 uses XACT-Performance Timespecs, placed either on schematic, or in .cst file.
TIMING ANALYSIS ============= Version 5.2 uses 5.1-style timerpt utility
Version 6.0 uses Timing Analyzer v6.0.
* Designs compiled with v5.2 software should not be analyzed with the Timing Analyzer v6.0, and vice-versa.
PIN LOCKING ========== Version 5.2 uses the .vmf file
Version 6.0 uses the .gyd file or .vmf file. .Gyd file contains design optimization information as well, which will improve pin-locking capability.