Is ModelSim-Intel® FPGAs Standard Edition Software Version free of license?

[Jsun1]

Hi,

I'm looking for a windows verilog simulator for learning purpose that is free of a license.  This ModelSim edition [https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/software-kit/750368/modelsim-intel-fpgas-standard-edition-software-version-18-1.html] was found by google and it seems that no license is required to start the simulation. So to confirm, could anyone let me know if it does or does not require a license? Thank you!

[FvM · Accepted solution]

Hi,
there's no free license for ModelSim Intel Standard Edition, free Intel Starter Edition is however included with the download and can be selected during installation.

[Jsun1]

That's great, thanks for your explanation!

[SDunc1]

Hi

Just curious - What are the limitations placed on the free edition over the standard edition?

[Jsun1]

Hi SDunc1,

If I understand correctly, the constraints put on the starter version include:

• The simulation speed is very slow.
• There is upperbound on the number of instances.
• Also from my experience, there is no detailed explanation if the compilation fails.

You can have a check on this line: https://groups.google.com/g/comp.arch.fpga/c/wUIKdxgtbNI

Good luck!

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