News and Events
What's New in the Nios II Embedded Design Suite v8.0
Device Support
Tools
- New board support package (BSP) graphical user interface (GUI) provides full control over build options
- Modify your board support package settings
- Modify linker regions
- Add and assign versions to device drivers
- Add and assign versions to software packages (network stacks, file systems, graphics libraries, etc.)
- New ability to configure Nios® II Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL) and embedded operating systems
- Improved usability of Nios II Embedded Design Suite (EDS) and Quartus® II design software with version checking tool
- Nios II Studio Beta—a powerful new software development environment which includes the open-source Eclipse IDE with a standard set of plug-ins enabling you to create, manage, build and debug C and C++ projects for the Nios II processor
- Now you can reduce dynamic power consumption while increasing system performance with the Nios II C-to-Hardware (C2H) acceleration compiler
Nios II Processor Core
- The Nios II/f processor core now comes with:
- Memory Management Unit (MMU)
- Memory Protection Unit (MPU)
- Advanced exception support
Embedded Ecosystem Updates
See what's new with Quartus II version 8.0
New Nios II Embedded Evaluation Kit, Cyclone III Edition
This low-cost application platform has everything that you need to evaluate Altera's software development tools. Experience the unique advantages Altera® Cyclone III FPGAs can bring to your embedded design. View pictures on the touch-screen LCD display, boost software performance with hardware accelerators, even remotely configure hardware with the library of sample applications and comprehensive software development tutorials included with this evaluation kit.
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Embedded News
ASIC Optimized Version of the Nios II Processor From Synopsys
Nios II users can now migrate their design to standard-cell ASIC through Synopsys' Star IP program. Learn more on the Synopsys DesignWare Star IP web page.
Looking to Add USB 2.0 to Your Embedded Design?
Add USB 2.0 quickly and easily with the new USB 2.0 intellectual property (IP) core available from SLS Corporation. This complete USB 2.0 solution is SOPC Builder ready and includes all the software and documentation you need, with support for both UTMI+ and ULPI PHY interfaces. Request a free evaluation from SLS Corporation.
eCos RTOS Updated for the Nios II Processor
Nios II users can download a free copy of the eCosPro Starter Kit, a royalty-free, open source, customizable, real-time operating system from eCosCentric Ltd. The eCosPro Developer Kit, available at additional cost, provides developer support and an expanded list of software drivers. Visit the eCosCentric website for more information.
New Documentation
Inspiration for Embedded Designs: Award-Winning White Papers
Check out the top 19 white papers of the 2007 Nios II Embedded Processor Design Contest, with finalists selected from over 700 entries. See how you can use Nios II processors in applications such as motion control, networking, and signal, data, and image processing. Download today or visit the Nios II white paper page.
Design Guides: Develop Embedded Systems with Altera FPGAs
These new design guides explain the best practices for developing embedded systems with Altera. If you're new to Altera's embedded products, the design guides will bring you up to speed quickly. Experienced users will learn how to improve efficiency and reduce design cycles. Download the Embedded Design Handbook (PDF) today.
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