3.1. Introduction to IP Cores
3.2. Installing and Licensing IP Cores
3.3. Altera® FPGA IP Evaluation Mode
3.4. Upgrading IP Cores
3.5. IP Catalog and Parameter Editor
3.6. Design Walkthrough
3.7. GTS JESD204B IP Design Considerations
3.8. GTS JESD204B IP Parameters
3.9. Analog Parameter Settings
3.10. GTS JESD204B IP Component Files
3.2. Installing and Licensing IP Cores
The Quartus® Prime software installation includes the IP library. This library provides many useful IP cores for your production use without the need for an additional license. Some IP cores require purchase of a separate license for production use. The Altera® FPGA IP Evaluation Mode allows you to evaluate these licensed IP cores in simulation and hardware, before deciding to purchase a full production IP core license. You only need to purchase a full production license for licensed Altera® IP cores after you complete hardware testing and are ready to use the IP in production.
The Quartus® Prime software installs IP cores in the following locations by default:
Figure 3. IP Core Installation Path
| Location | Software | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| <drive>:\altera_pro\<quartus version>\ip\altera | Quartus® Prime Pro Edition | Windows* |
| <drive>:\altera\<quartus version>\ip\altera | Quartus® Prime Standard Edition | Windows |
| <home directory>:/altera_pro/<quartus version>/ip/altera | Quartus® Prime Pro Edition | Linux* |
| <home directory>:/altera/<quartus version>/ip/altera | Quartus® Prime Standard Edition | Linux |
Note: The Quartus® Prime software does not support spaces in the installation path.