Xilinx ISE¶

Xilinx ISE is a software tool used for FPGA development on Xilinx FPGAs. FlexHDR uses the ISE software to check syntax, simulate designs, and to build the FPGA configuration files. The ISE runs on x86 and x86-64 systems (windows and linux).

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Download¶

The Xilinx ISE is free (their FPGAs are not). Download the ISE via torrent or from Xilinx's Website, download any service pack updates from Xilinx's Website as well.

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Linux Install¶

Install the ISE (run the setup program from the cd). Then follow the instructions below. Note* The location of your Xilinx ISE installation may vary. The instructions below use the default installation path. Edit your ~/.bashrc and add the following lines:

export XILINX=/opt/Xilinx/10.1/ISE
export PATH=${PATH}:${XILINX}/bin/lin

Logout and login for the changes to take effect