4. Installing the Intel® Simics® Simulator for Altera® FPGAs
The core Intel® Simics® simulator, device Intel® Simics® model, and virtual platforms are distributed in packages. The core of the Intel® Simics® simulator is included in the Intel® Simics® base package. The Intel® Simics® model of the Altera® FPGA devices is included in the Altera® FPGA package. The Intel® Simics® packages are identified using a name and a number. When installing the Intel® Simics® Simulator for Altera® FPGA software, the following packages are installed:
Package | Package Name | Package Number |
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Intel® Simics® Base | Intel® Simics® | 1000 |
Altera® FPGA | fpga_simics | 9000 |
Downloading the Intel® Simics® Simulator for Altera® FPGAs
To download the Intel® Simics® Simulator for Altera® FPGAs refer to instructions at the following URL:
Software Licensing
The Intel® Simics® Simulator for Altera® FPGAs does not require any additional licensing. You only need to accept an end-user license agreement when you install the software.