Licensing megacore functions – Altera DSP Development Kit, Cyclone II Edition Getting Started User Manual
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DSP Development Kit, Cyclone II Edition
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Figure 2–2. Serial Number Example
The serial number is the bottom-most number, which is 2C70SPXXXXX in
the above example.
4.
After receiving your license that Altera e-mails you, close the
following software applications if they are open:
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Quartus II software
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MAX+PLUS II software
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LeonardoSpectrum synthesis tool
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Synplify synthesis software
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ModelSim simulator software
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Precision RTL synthesis software
5.
To install your license, refer to Specifying the License File in the
Quartus II Design Software Installation & Licensing for PCs manual,
which is included in the DSP Development Kit, Cyclone II Edition.
Licensing MegaCore Functions
You only need to purchase a license for a MegaCore function when you
are completely satisfied with its functionality and performance, and want
to take your design to production.
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The OpenCore Plus hardware evaluation feature is an
evaluation tool for prototyping only. You must purchase a
license to use an Altera IP function in production designs.
For details on licensing the OpenCore Plus hardware feature,
refer to the application note, AN 320: OpenCore Plus Evaluation
of Megafunctions.