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Libero IDE with pushbutton capability for SmartFusion customisable SoC applications

Microsemi has released the Libero SoC v10.0., a version of the Libero IDE (integrated design environment). The company claims that the IDE offers SoC features including increased integration of the embedded design flow and a pushbutton design capability. According to the company, the IDE builds upon the company’s expertise in embedding ARM microcontrollers with flash-based FPGAs, enabling an integrated embedded design flow for SmartFusion customisable SoCs. The IDE also supports the company’s IGLOO, ProASIC 3 and Fusion product families. In addition, the integration with software IDEs, Keil, IAR and the company’s eclipse-based SoftConsole embedded software development environment allows easy transition from device configuration to firmware development, says the company. A pushbutton capability enables single touch operation through the entire design flow process, from synthesis to programming a connected target device. Improvements to the company’s integrated SmartDesign graphical block-level platform include the addition of drag and drop configuration of peripherals and auto-connection of bus-based IP. All capabilities and features present in previous versions continue to be available in the IDE, including SmartPower, SmartTime and the multi-view navigator, says the company.