Limitations of upgrading an expired Triple-Speed Ethernet IP

[chrbirks]

We have the following two licenses for the Triple-Speed Ethernet IP that we use in an older Quartus project for Cyclone V:

| Vendor            | Product                                         | Version  | Expiration
| Altera (6AF8) | Triple-Speed Ethernet (00BD) | 2015.11 | permanent
| Altera (6AF7) | Triple-Speed Ethernet (00BD) | 2015.11 | permanent

After upgrading the project to Quartus 20.1.1std I am wondering if also upgrading the Ethernet IP to v.20.1 will cause it to be implemented in some limited or restricted variant?

Our Quartus license also expired 2021.06 but the project and IP seemingly compiles fine and I see no issues in the logs.

[ZiYing_Intel]

Hi chirbirks,

Let me check with the team and get back to you.

Best regards,

Zi Ying

[ZiYing_Intel · Accepted solution]

Hi chirbirks,

Yes, there got some limitations when the Quartus license expired. Below are the limitations when Quartus license expired:

• No Access to Newer Versions
• No Technical Support
• Limited Functionality
• Compilation and Synthesis Limits
• Time-Limited Functionality will trigger on 

Best regards,

Zi Ying

[chrbirks]

Thank you Zi Ying.

[ZiYing_Intel]

Hi chirbiks,

Since your issue has been resolved, I am now close the case. If you have any question after the case closed, please do feel free submit another issue. There will be have people reach out to you.

Best regards,

Zi Ying