Active-HDL v13 for PC Windows

Description

Active-HDL is a comprehensive FPGA design and simulation environment developed by Aldec. It provides an intuitive and integrated platform for VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog, and mixed-language simulation, making it a preferred solution for design entry, analysis, and verification of digital systems.

Technical Description

Active-HDL offers a feature-rich IDE tailored for FPGA and ASIC design, supporting RTL design capture, simulation, synthesis, and debugging. It integrates a powerful mixed-language simulator, waveform viewer, state machine editor, code coverage, and scripting automation. Active-HDL supports IEEE standard libraries and interfaces with leading synthesis and place-and-route tools from vendors such as Xilinx, Intel (Altera), Lattice, and Microchip (Microsemi).

Key Features

• Mixed-language simulation (VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog)

• Rich waveform visualization and signal tracing

• Finite State Machine (FSM) design and editing

• Support for VHDL-AMS and SystemC co-simulation (optional)

• Interfaces with third-party synthesis tools

• Tcl scripting, version control, and automation support

• Team-based project management tools and design archiving