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Experience Altera’s Nios II Configurable 32-bit Embedded Processor
Introducing the BeMicro SDK (Software Development Kit). Utilizing the popular USB stick format, the BeMicro SDK retains all of the benefits of its predecessor—compact size, low cost, reference designs, software templates, and self-guided materials—while including expanded software design features.
5 Reasons Why You Should Put Your Processor on an FPGA:
- Design flexibility
- Obsolescence proof
- Multi-core support
- Hardware acceleration
- Familiar software tools
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Key Features
- Altera Nios II processor
- microSD card and Ethernet interfaces
- Temperature sensor
- USB powered
- Onboard Micron Mobile DDR memory
- Eclipse-based integrated design environment (IDE)
- Fully supported with examples and templates
- Suitable for virtually all embedded applications
- Commercial grade network stack
- RTOS ready - Micrium uC/OS-II included
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Getting Started
1. Download the BeMicro SDK lab materials - all the files you need to run the lab:
Lab manual, source code, additional setup files, optional hardware lab files
2. Unzip the BeMicro SDK file you just downloaded
3. PRIOR TO YOUR WORKSHOP: Open the BeMicro SDK Software Lab PDF and:
- Follow the instructions for downloading and installing the free Altera design software
- Follow the instructions to download, save and run the setup for the trial Micrium uc/pROBE software
4. At your workshop:
- Follow the lab instructions to experience the 5 Reasons to use a Soft Processor on an FPGA
Like Building System-on-Chip hardware?
If you wish to create a custom System-on-Chip design on your BeMicro SDK kit with the Nios II processor running a simple application, just open and follow the optional Hardware Lab manual.BeMicro SDK PC System Requirements
- Windows PC (XP/SP2, Win7)
- 1 GB RAM
- 800 MHz CPU
- Approx. 5 GB free hard disk space
- Internet access
For any questions on the download, please contact your local Arrow FAE. Thank you.
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Technical Information
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Resources
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Solutions
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BeMicro SDK/SDP Interposer - Embedded Processing Simplified
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