Actel Delivers Free IP Cores Bundle and RTL Package Option With Standard Software Packages

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., June 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Actel Corporation (Nasdaq: ACTL) is making it easier to build powerful designs using the proven IP blocks in its portfolio by including free access to IP libraries in its Libero® Gold edition and RTL-source IP libraries in its Libero Platinum edition. Access to more than fifty IP cores is now included in the comprehensive software toolset.

The Libero Gold Edition, which supports Actel FPGAs up to 1.5 million system gates, includes obfuscated versions of the Actel IP cores that can be easily used in designs but cannot be modified. The Libero Platinum edition supports Actel FPGA devices above 1.5 million system gates, such as AGLE3000, M1AGLE3000, A3PE3000, M1A3PE3000, A3PE3000L, RT3PE3000L, RTAX2000S, RTAX4000S, RTAX2000D, RTAX4000D and AX2000. In addition, RTL source code for the following broad selection of Actel IP cores can be accessed through Actel's SmartDesign tool:  

Pricing and Availability

The Libero Integrated Design Environment (IDE) can be downloaded and installed directly from Actel's website. The Actel Libero Gold edition is available on Windows XP or Vista free of charge. The Actel Libero Platinum edition is available on Windows and Linux platforms for $2495. All editions are one-year renewable licenses.

For more information on Libero IDE: http://www.actel.com/products/software/libero/default.aspx

For more information on Actel IP cores: http://www.actel.com/products/ip/DirectCores.aspx

About Actel

Actel is the leader in low power FPGAs and mixed signal FPGAs, offering the most comprehensive portfolio of system and power management solutions. Power Matters. Learn more at www.actel.com.

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SOURCE Actel Corporation