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About Using the LeonardoSpectrum Software with the Quartus II Software

You can use the Mentor Graphics LeonardoSpectrum design entry/synthesis tool to create, synthesize, and optimize a project and generate an EDIF Input File (.edf) for compilation in the Quartus II software. The following topics describe the typical flow with the LeonardoSpectrum software and the Quartus II software:

  1. Set up the LeonardoSpectrum working environment

  2. Create a design for use with the LeonardoSpectrum software

  3. Set up a project with the LeonardoSpectrum software

  4. Assign design constraints with the LeonardoSpectrum software

  5. Generate EDIF Input Files with the LeonardoSpectrum software

  6. Analyze and optimize design results with the LeonardoSpectrum software

You can also run the LeonardoSpectrum software automatically from within the Quartus II software to synthesize a design using the NativeLink feature.

You can use Altera-provided megafunctions in other EDA tools by using the MegaWizard Plug-In Manager to create and instantiate custom megafunction variations that are based on Altera-provided megafunctions, including library of parameterized modules (LPM) functions, as well as Altera megafunctions. Refer to the following topic for information on how to use specific megafunctions. You can use the same procedures and principles to use similar megafunctions in other designs.

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More information is available on other EDA design entry/synthesis tools on the Altera website.

 

 

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