Licensing
Overview
Libero® SoC Design Suite offers high productivity with its comprehensive, easy-to-learn, easy-to-adopt development tools for designing
with Microsemi's IGLOO2, SmartFusion2, RTG4, SmartFusion, IGLOO, ProASIC3 and Fusion families. Below table shows the types of licenses available for Libero SoC PolarFire, Libero SoC, and Libero IDE.
| License Type | Description |
| Evaluation | Free license to enable design evaluation. Supports mixed-language simulation and all the FPGA/SoC families. Programming and debug functions are not included. Available with Libero SoC PolarFire, Libero SoC v11.8, and later releases. If not clear, refer Libero License Selector Guide |
| Silver | Free license supporting Libero SoC PolarFire, Libero SoC v11.8 and later releases with programming and debug support. If not clear, refer Libero License Selector Guide |
| Gold | Paid license supporting all the Libero versions with limited FPGA and SoC families. It supports mixed language simulation for Libero SoC PolarFire, Libero SoC v11.8 and later releases. If not clear, refer Libero License Selector Guide |
| Platinum | Paid license supporting all the FPGA and SoC families and features. If not clear, refer Libero License Selector Guide |
| Standalone | Paid license supporting all the FPGA and SoC families with Microsemi tools. Does not support 3rd party tools like Synopsys Synplify Pro, Identify and Mentor ModelSim tools. If not clear, refer Libero License Selector Guide |
| Platinum Archival | Paid license enabling you to archive your design for a longer period. Supports all the features of Platinum license for 20 years. Is valid for the latest version (at the time of purchase) and earlier Libero SoC and Libero IDE releases. If not clear, refer Libero License Selector Guide |
| Standalone Archival | Paid license enabling you to archive your design for a longer period. Provides permanent support for all the features of Standalone license for the latest version (at the time of purchase) and earlier Libero SoC and Libero IDE releases. If not clear, refer Libero License Selector Guide |
| Gold Archival | Paid license enabling you to archive your design for a longer period. Supports all the features of Gold license for 20 years. Is valid for the latest version (at the time of purchase) and earlier Libero SoC and Libero IDE releases. If not clear, refer Libero License Selector Guide |
Click on the license type above to know about license features, ordering information and to generate a license.
If you know which free license you want, click here
If you already purchased a license and received a Software ID from Microsemi, generate your license here
If you have a Microsemi Hardware kit and would like to know the required license for your kit, click here
Need help with selecting right license for your design?
Please use Libero License Selector Guide - A license selection tool which will enable you to select the right license option based of multiple parameters like FPGA/SoC device, Libero version, Operating System, etc.
| Video: How to Download and Install a Libero License | Webinar: Libero Licensing Scheme |
Device License Selection Table:Overview of license types for various device and Libero version combinations
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| Evaluation (Free) | Silver (Free) | Gold (Paid) | Platinum/ Standalone/ Archival (Paid) | |||
| PolarFire | 100K LEs* (non 'S' devices) | Libero SoC PolarFire |  |
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| 200K LEs* (non 'S' devices) & MPF300TS (Kit Devices) | |
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| RTG4 | RT4G150 | Libero SoC v11.8 and later | |
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| Libero SoC v11.7 SP3 and earlier | |
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| SmartFusion2, IGLOO2 | 5K to 25K LEs* | Libero SoC v11.8 and later | |
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| 50K to 150K LEs* (including security) | |
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| 5K to 60K LEs* |
Libero SoC v11.7 SP3 and earlier | |
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| 90K to 150K LEs* (including security) |
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| SmartFusion, IGLOO, ProASIC3, Fusion | All Devices | Libero SoC v11.8 and later | |
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| Libero SoC v11.7 SP3 and earlier | |
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| RT ProASIC3 | RT3PE600L | Libero SoC v11.8 and later | |
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| Libero SoC v11.7 SP3 and earlier | |
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| RT3PE3000L | Libero SoC v11.8 and later | |
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| Libero SoC v11.7 SP3 and earlier | |
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| ProASIC and ProASICPLUS | All Devices | Libero IDE | |
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| RTAX-S | RTAX250S, RTAX1000S | |
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| RTAX2000S, RTAX4000S | |
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| RTAX-DSP | RTAX2000D, RTAX4000D | |
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| RTSX-SU | All Devices | |
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| Axcelerator | AX125, AX250, AX500, AX1000 | |
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| AX2000 | |
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| SX-A, eX, MX | All Devices | |
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* Logic Element
Important Notes:
- MPF300TS-1FCG1152I and MPF300TS-1FCG484I are PolarFire kit based devices
- Evaluation and Silver licenses are only supported for Libero SoC v11.8 or later
- Libero IDE and Libero SoC v11.7 SP3 and earlier releases are only supported by Gold and Platinum licenses.
- The Libero Gold licenses generated before 13th March 2017 cannot be renewed
Documents
License Information
Downloads
Libero Software Download Pages
USB Drivers for Libero Platinum USB Dongle
USB Drivers for Libero Platinum USB dongle version are not included in the Libero installation file. They must be downloaded and installed separately.
- Before installing the USB drivers, Microsemi recommends that you download and run the FlexLM Cleanup Utility (3.9 MB) to remove any older, incompatible FlexLM drivers currently on your system.
MAKE SURE THAT THE USB DONGLES ARE NOT ATTACHED DURING DRIVER INSTALLATION.
Depending on which dongle you have, download and install the corresponding driver below:
- Microsemi USB (green Flex-ID) Dongle
- Uses the FlexLM9 driver included in the FlexLM Installer (4.9 MB)
- Synplify USB (purple Rainbow SuperPro) Dongle
- Uses the Sentinel driver included in the Sentinel Installer (6.0 MB, 6/2/2008)
Driver Updates for Libero Platinum Parallel Port Flex-ID Dongle
- Before installing the driver, Microsemi recommends you download and run the Parallel Port Dongle FlexLM Cleanup Utility (3.8 MB) to remove any older, incompatible FlexLM drivers currently on your system.
- Download and install the Flex-ID Dongle Driver Update (27.4 MB), and make sure that you check the Flex-ID 8 option in the installation menu.
License Server Daemons
License manager daemons are required for server-based (Floating) licenses. They are bundled independently for download to allow users to host their Libero license on their preferred server platform.*
Complete installation instructions can be found in Libero Software Installation and Licensing Guide
| Download | lmgrd/lmutil/lmhostid | actlmgrd | snpslmd | synplctyd | mgcld | syncad |
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| Windows Daemons | v11.16.1.0 | v11.16.1.0 | v11.14.1.3 | v10.8.2.1 | 11.14.1.3 | 6.1c |
| Linux Daemons | v11.16.1.0 | v11.16.1.0 | v11.14.1.3 | v10.8.2.1 | 11.14.1.3 | 6.1g |
| Solaris Daemons | v11.14.0.0 | v11.4.100.0 | v11.13.1.2 | v10.8.2.1 | 11.13.1.2 | 6.1c |
Please Note: The Microsemi SoC Portal Customer will be unavailable while undergoing maintenance every Friday from 8:45 PM PST to Saturday 7:00 AM PST.
Support
Licensing Support Options
We understand licensing can sometimes be challenging. We have created a number of resources to help you resolve any complications based on previous customer experience. But if you need assistance from us to get going, contacts are provided below to help you out.
- For instructions on installing your Libero license please refer to Libero Software Installation and Licensing Guide available on document tab.
- You may also view these videos to help install your license:
Adding a new Environment variable
Setting your environment variable to add the license file
- For instructions on installing IP licensing please refer to Installing IP Cores and Drivers Users Guide.
- If you are having a problem with licensing please refer to License Troubleshooting Guide
- Frequently asked questions from previous customers is available on documents tab.
Who to Contact for Support?
For technical issues on license installation and setup, please contact FPGA & SoC Support.
For non-technical issues, such as changing the contact for a license, changing Disk-ID for a new machine on a purchased license please contact Customer Service
Technical Support
- For technical support, contact us via the web, phone, or email.
- Web: soc.microsemi.com/mycases
- Phone (NA): 800.262.1060
- Phone (Int'l): +1 650.318.4460
- Email: soc_tech@microsemi.com
Customer Service
- For non-technical support, contact us via email or phone.
- Email: customer.service@microsemi.com
- Phone: +1 650.318.2470
