The ModelSim commands you need to know

The ModelSim commands you need to know

Many people struggle to understand the ModelSim/QuestaSim VHDL simulator’s workflow. I think that’s unnecessary because the basic workflow isn’t hard to learn. I regard the graphical user interface (GUI) as a front-end for the commands listed in this article. For example, when you click the Compile button in the ModelSim GUI, it runs the vcom…

Free VHDL simulator alternatives

Free VHDL simulator alternatives

Professional VHDL simulators are more expensive than most individuals can afford. But fortunately, there are many free and legal alternatives that you can download and install. Microsoft Windows is the easiest to install on, but many simulators also have a Linux version. FPGA vendors usually only support the Red Hat Linux distribution. But with a…

Make Lattice iCEcube2 work on Ubuntu 20.04 and program the iCEstick FPGA board

Make Lattice iCEcube2 work on Ubuntu 20.04 and program the iCEstick FPGA board

This tutorial shows how to install the Lattice iCEcube2 FPGA design software on Ubuntu 20.04. Instead of the Lattice Diamond Programmer, we will use the alternative programmer from Project IceStorm that works flawlessly on Ubuntu Linux. The Lattice iCEcube2 FPGA design software only works on Red Hat-based Linux distributions out of the box. Fortunately, we…

How to make ModelSim from Quartus Prime Lite work on Ubuntu 20.04

How to make ModelSim from Quartus Prime Lite work on Ubuntu 20.04

The ModelSim version that comes with Intel Quartus Prime Lite Edition is a good alternative if you want to try out VHDL simulation on your home computer. The software is available for both Windows and Linux, but Intel only supports Red Hat-based distros like CentOS Linux. Fortunately, you are just a few hacks away from…

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