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Mentor Graphics and 
Xilinx Alliance Series

 
Xilinx Interface and Library Support for Mentor Graphics
Application Support 
Technical Support Contacts

Overview

Mentor Graphics is a leading EDA supplier that provides a complete front to back programmable logic solution to Xilinx customers. Mentor Graphics is a world leader in system level design solutions and both companies have a significant overlap in customer base. Both companies have made significant investments in all areas of engineering, quality assurance and support to provide the best possible solution to their customers. 

Xilinx Interface and Library Support for Mentor Graphics

As part of the Xilinx Alliance Series software, Xilinx ships the following to Mentor Graphics customers: 
 
Xilinx interface/ library for: Xilinx Software and Device Support
  • Falcon Framework
  • Design Manager
  • Design Architect
  • Quicksim / QuicksimPRO
  • Software: v2.1i
  • Devices
    • XC3000A/L and XC3100A/L
    • XC4000E/EX/L/XL/XV/XLA
    • XC5200 and XC9500/XL
    • Spartan/XL and Virtex/E
All other Xilinx related interfaces or libraries come from Mentor Graphics.


Application Support

Xilinx supports Mentor Graphics with the Alliance v2.1i Quickstart Guide, the Mentor Graphics/Xilinx Interface Guide, and other application material.
to view the  files below.

Mentor Graphics Interface Notes

The Mentor Graphics Interface Notes are in Appendix B of the Alliance Quick Start Guide.

Alliance v2.1i Quickstart GuideInternet Link (1.1 MB) 

Mentor Graphics/Xilinx Interface Guide

Chapter 1, “Introduction,”Internet Link describes the Mentor Graphics Design Manager™ Interface, the Xilinx design flow, key features, inputs and outputs, and the architectures with which they work.

Chapter 2, “Getting Started,”Internet Link describes how to configure your system for the Mentor Graphics Design Manager, and how to invoke and exit the Mentor Graphics Design Manager.

Chapter 3, “Schematic Designs,”Internet Link describes how to use the Mentor Graphics Design Manager and Design Architect™ to design with pure schematic designs. It covers, schematic design entry, functional simulation, implementation, and timing simulation.

Chapter 4, “HDL Designs,”Internet Link describes how to use the Mentor Graphics Interface to design with pure HDL designs. It covers, HDL design entry, functional simulation, implementation, and timing simulation.

Chapter 5, “Mixed Designs with VHDL on Top,”Internet Link describes how to use the Mentor Graphics Interface to design with mixed schematic and VHDL designs with VHDL on Top. It covers, design entry, functional simulation, implementation, and timing simulation.

Chapter 6, “Mixed Designs with Schematic on Top,” Internet Linkdescribes how to use the Mentor Graphics Interface to design with mixed schematic and VHDL designs with schematic on top. It covers, design entry, functional simulation, implementation, and timing simulation.

Chapter 7, “Mentor/Xilinx Flow Manager,”Internet Link describes how to use the Mentor/Xilinx Flow Manager to guide you through the design process.

Chapter 8, “Advanced Techniques,”Internet Link describes useful design and simulation techniques that were not covered in the other sections of this manual.

Chapter 9, “Manual Translation,”Internet Link describes how to manually process your design from the operating system command line.

Other Application Material


Technical Support Contacts

For Xilinx supplied tools, interfaces and libraries, 
see the following.
For Mentor Graphics supplied products, 
see the following.
Xilinx Technical SupportInternet Link Mentor Graphics Technical SupportInternet Link
Xilinx Answers Database (online 24/7)Internet Link Mentor Support for XilinxInternet Link


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