Firmware Catalog

In the eventuality that you are using Microsemi Intellectual Property (IP) cores, such as SoftConsole, Keil MDK or the IAR Embedded Workbench, then there is a good chance that you would like to take advantage of the latest software drivers. Not only do they ensure that you have immediate access to new features, but they can also include pre-implemented synthesizable building blocks that can be easily configured and used in the FPGA system-level designs.

Firmware Catalog is an application that makes searching for, generating and downloading the appropriate firmware update compatible with the cores used in your FPGA designs. The updates are free of charge and delivered as a standalone utility that can be seamlessly integrated and compiled into the compatible program.

The idea behind the program is to inform users about the new updates available from the Microsemi repository. Once you locate the associated firmware, you can generate the corresponding IP cores and download them into a local vault on your computer. You should know that the update files can be downloaded from multiple repositories across the web, so it is recommended that you have a strong and steady Internet connection.

It is important to note that the utility is configured within the SoftConsole so that you can integrate it effortlessly in the toolchain. Consequentially, the localization, configuration and including extras to the firmware can be done faster and smoother.