Nios® II Software Developer Handbook

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Date 8/28/2023
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5.3.2.2.4. Optional Software Packages

A software package is source code that you can optionally add to a BSP project to provide additional functionality. The Intel FPGA read-only zip file system is an example of a software package.

In the Nios® II software development environment, a software package typically has the following properties:

  • A software package is not associated with specific hardware.
  • A software package might have settings that impact its compilation. These settings become part of the BSP settings.
Note: In the Nios® II software development environment, a software package is distinct from a library project. A software package is part of the BSP project, not a separate library project.