Nios II Embedded Design Suite Support

General Information

• Nios II Processor Literature
• Nios II Software Build Tools for Eclipse
• Nios II Software Integrated Development Environment (IDE)
• Nios II Software Development Help
• SOPC Builder Support

Embedded Design Handbook

• Embedded Design Handbook (PDF)

Embedded Documentation One-Click Download

These files provide a snapshot of the Nios II processor, Nios II dependent GNU toolchain, the Nios II C-to-Hardware (C2H) Acceleration Compiler, SOPC Builder, and embedded peripherals documentation. After extracting the files, refer to documentation.htm for a list of included documents.

• Version 9.1 (ZIP)
• Version 9.0 (ZIP)
• Version 8.1 (ZIP) 

Embedded Training And Demonstrations

• Nios II Processors Online Demonstrations
• Embedded HW Designer Training Curriculum
• Embedded SW Designer Training Curriculum

Embedded Design Examples and Reference Designs

• Embedded Processor Design Examples
• Embedded Processor Reference Designs

Nios II Benchmark and Other Documentation

• Nios II EP3C120 Microprocessor with LCD Controller data sheet (PDF)
• Nios II EP3C25 Microprocessor with LCD Controller data sheet (PDF)
• Nios II Performance Benchmarks data sheet (PDF)

Application Notes

• AN 595: Vectored Interrupt Controller Usage and Applications (PDF)
  • AN 595 Design Files (ZIP)
• AN 548: Nios II Compact Configuration System for Cyclone III (PDF)
  • AN 548 Design Files (ZIP)
• AN 543: Debugging Nios II Software Using the Lauterbach Debugger (PDF)
  • AN 543 Design Files (ZIP)
• AN 531: Reducing Power with Hardware Accelerators (PDF)
  • AN 531 Design Files (ZIP)
• AN 459: Guidelines for Developing a Nios II HAL Device Driver (PDF)
  • AN 459 Design Example (ZIP)
• AN 458: Alternative Nios II Boot Methods (PDF)
  • AN 458 Design Files (ZIP)
• AN 446: Debugging Nios II Systems with the SignalTap II Embedded Logic Analyzer (PDF)
  • AN 446 Design Files (ZIP)
• AN 440: Accelerating Nios II Networking Applications (PDF)
  • AN 440 Design Files (ZIP)
• AN 429: Remote Configuration Over Ethernet with the Nios II Processor (PDF)
  • 429 Design Files (ZIP)
• AN 417: Accelerating Functions with the C2H Compiler:Scatter-Gather DMA with Checksum (PDF)
  • AN 417 Design Files (ZIP)
• AN 391: Profiling Nios II Systems (PDF)
  • AN 391 Design Files (ZIP)
• AN 350: Upgrading Nios Processor Systems to the Nios II Processor (PDF)
• AN 346: Using the Nios II Configuration Controller Reference Designs (PDF)
• AN 323: Using SignalTap II Embedded Logic Analyzers in SOPC Builder Systems (PDF)
• AN 371: Automotive Graphics System Reference Design (PDF)
• AN 527: Implementing an LCD Controller (PDF)

Tutorials

• Creating Multiprocessor Nios II Systems Tutorial (PDF)
  • Multiprocessor Design File (ZIP)
• My First Nios II Software Tutorial
• Nios II Hardware Development Tutorial (PDF)
  • Hardware Tutorial Design Files for Stratix II EP2S60 ROHS Kit (ZIP)
• Nios II System Architect Design Tutorial (PDF)
  • Nios II Architect Design Tutorial Design Files (ZIP)
• Using MicroC/OS-II RTOS with the Nios II Processor Tutorial (PDF)
• Using Nios II Floating-Point Custom Instructions Tutorial (PDF)
  • Floating Point Custom Instruction Tutorial design files (ZIP)
• Using Nios II Tightly Coupled Memory Tutorial (PDF)
  • Tightly Coupled Memory Tutorial Design Files (ZIP)
• Using the NicheStack TCP/IP Stack - Nios II Edition Tutorial (PDF)

Top Embedded Issues and Solutions

• Embedded Design Example Solutions
• Embedded Hardware Development Solutions
• Embedded Installation and Licensing Solutions
• Nios II Architecture Solutions
• Embedded Software Development Solutions
• SOPC Builder Solutions
• Other Embedded-Related Solutions

Errata Sheets

• Nios II Embedded Design Suite Release Notes and Errata (PDF)
• MegaCore^® IP Library Release Notes and Errata (PDF)
  (contains Nios II Processor MegaCore Information)

Embedded Whitepapers

• A Flexible Solution for Industrial Ethernet (PDF)
• The “Energy Aware” Appliance Platform (PDF)
• Adding Hardware Accelerators to Reduce Power in Embedded Systems (PDF)
• Implementing a Cost-Effective Human-Machine Interface for Home Appliances (PDF)
• Generating Panoramic Views by Stitching Multiple Fisheye Images (PDF)
• Using FPGAs to Render Graphics and Drive LCD Interfaces (PDF)
• Image-Based Driver Assistance Development Environment (PDF)
• A Flexible Architecture for Fisheye Correction in Automotive Rear-View Cameras (PDF)
• Selecting the Right High-Speed Memory Technology for Your System (PDF)
• Automated Generation of Hardware Accelerators With Direct Memory Access From ANSI/ISO Standard C Functions (PDF)

Product and Ordering Information

• Embedded Software Development
• Latest News and Events
• Nios II Networking Solutions
• Embedded IP Megastore^™
• Development and Education Kits
• Altera's Software Tool Partners
  (Middleware, Libraries, OS, Device Drivers, IP Cores)

Download and licensing

• Download Center
• Licensing Center

Technical Support and Contact Information

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