Managing Custom Libraries of Qsys Components through multi-layered IP

Managing Custom Libraries of Qsys Components through multi-layered IP Index (IPX) Files

One common issue that I run into with Qsys designs, is that many people are unaware of how to create search paths that can be leveraged across multiple users and projects, in order to create powerful libraries of custom IP components. This wiki page provides an example on how to utilize IP Index (or .ipx) files for Qsys, which allow it to easily search through multiple library locations, enabling one to develop libraries of both generic as well as project-specific IP.

Here is a link to the YouTube video, explaining the use of IPX files and which features the project below as a design example: [Video Tutorial on Managing Custom Libraries of Qsys Components through Multi-Layered Search Paths ]

Here is the hierarchical design example which highlights the use of multiple design libraries and multi-layered search paths:

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Keywords: Qsys, IPX, IP Index, .ipx, Design Library