Actel's Embedded Software Development Environment

SoftConsole is Actel's free software development environment that enables the rapid production of C and C++ executables for Actel FPGAs using Cortex™-M3, Cortex-M1, and Core8051s. Creating a project inside SoftConsole lets you write software that is immediately compiled into a usable binary. SoftConsole includes a fully integrated debugger that offers easy access to memory contents, registers, and single-instruction execution.

SoftConsole provides a flexible and easy-to-use graphical user interface for managing your embedded software development projects. You can quickly develop and debug software programs and implement them in Actel FPGAs. SoftConsole enables you to configure project settings, edit and debug software programs, and organize your files. With this tool you have simultaneous access to multiple tool windows and the ability to quickly switch editing and debug views.

Key Features

Available for free download
Eclipse-based IDE
GNU C/C++ compiler (Cortex-M3 and Cortex-M1)
SDCC compiler (Core8051s)
GDB debugger
FlashPro4/3/3X compatible debug sprite
Seamless access to and debug of flash memory (SmartFusion™ eNVM, Fusion NVM, external flash)
Simultaneous access to multiple tool windows
Fast switch between C/C++ and debug
One or more perspectives in a workbench window
Perspectives can be customized by the user
Provides a direct interface to:
- SmartFusion microcontroller subsystem (MSS) for SmartFusion designs
- Firmware Catalog, which includes CMSIS-PAL for Cortex-M3, HALs for Cortex-M1 and 8051s, driver firmware packages, sample programs, and linker scripts
Compatible with Libero® Integrated Design Environment (IDE) design flow

SoftConsole User Interface

For operating system and minimum requirements, check the Libero IDE and other Actel Software System Requirements page for current information.

SoftConsole is freely licensed for use with Actel FPGA designs. SoftConsole contains Open Source elements, and the individual licenses for these elements are included in the SoftConsole License Agreement that is presented during the installation process for your review.

White Papers

Developing Embedded Applications with ARM Cortex-M1 Processors in Actel IGLOO and Fusion FPGAs White Paper

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3/2009

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User's Guides and Manuals

	Firmware Catalog v9.1 Online Help		375 KB	1/2011	Click on the to rate this document
	Microsemi SoftConsole v3.1 User's Guide		4 MB	3/2010	Click on the to rate this document

Tutorials

NOTE : Please unzip design files in the root directory of C drive (i.e. C :\) using 7-Zip. If you need to unzip the design files in a non-root directory, you can refer to http://www.microsemi.com/soc/kb/article.aspx?id=KI8879

Displaying POT Level with LEDs: Libero SoC and SoftConsole Flow Tutorial for a SmartFusion cSoC Design Files (ZIP, 17.5 MB, 11/11) Programming Files (ZIP, 156 KB, 11/11)	1 MB	1/2012	Click on the to rate this document
Displaying POT Values over UART SoftConsole Standalone Flow Tutorial for SmartFusion cSoC Design Files (ZIP, 15.6 MB, 12/11) Programming Files (ZIP, 145 KB, 12/11)	1 MB	12/2011	Click on the to rate this document
Using UART with a SmartFusion cSoC Libero SoC and SoftConsole Flow Tutorial Design Files (ZIP, 20.5 MB, 12/11) Programming Files (ZIP, 140 KB, 12/11)	1 MB	1/2012	Click on the to rate this document
Using UART with SmartFusion cSoC: SoftConsole Standalone Flow Tutorial Design Files (ZIP, 18.4 MB, 11/11) Programming Files (ZIP, 140 KB, 11/11)	1 MB	11/2011	Click on the to rate this document