AN 978: Nios® V Processor Migration Guidelines

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Date 5/15/2024
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5.1.4.2.2. IDE Build Flow

Nios® V processor supports Ashling* RiscFree* IDE for Intel® FPGAs while Nios® II processor supports Nios II Embedded Design Suite. Both are Eclipse-based IDE with identical graphic user interface (GUI).
Table 25.  IDE Build Flow Comparison
Flow Ashling* RiscFree* IDE for Intel® FPGAs Nios II EDS
Create a BSP

External tool configuration:

niosv-bsp

Supported BSP Editor in GUI
Create an APP

External tool configuration:

niosv-app

Supported GUI with design template
Build an ELF Supported in GUI Supported in GUI
Download an ELF Supported in GUI Supported in GUI
Open JTAG UART Terminal

External tool configuration:

juart-terminal

Nios II Console