1. Programmable Logic Design Solutions
Thank you for taking the time to learn about Xilinx’s Foundation Series software solutions.
Xilinx Foundation Series is the only complete, Ready-to-Use software solution available for Xilinx programmable logic devices.
This ready-to-use solution provides a complete front-to-back toolset, incorporating design entry, synthesis, simulation, timing analysis, and device implementation software in a complete integrated environment.
Xilinx also provides world-class technical training and support to help ensure your design success.
With Xilinx and our Foundation Series software, you get everything you need to design with the industry’s highest density, highest performance FPGA and CPLD devices.
Ready to Use
Programmable Logic Design Solutions

2. Foundation Series Xilinx’ Ready-to-Use solution
World-class EDA Technology, Integrated Into a Unified Design Environment
Value-driven Configurations Which Meet Your Design Methodology and Density Needs.
High-volume, Full Featured Programmable Logic Devices.
World Class Field and Factory Support.

3. Foundation Series Xilinx’ Ready-to-Use solution
World-class EDA Technology, Integrated Into a Unified Design Environment
Mixed-level Design
Push-Button Flows
Superior HDL Solution

4. World-Class EDA Technology
Aldec Design Entry tools
Optional RTL Simulation *
Aldec Gate-Level Simulator
Synopsys Synthesis
Xilinx Implementation tools (including A.K.A. Speed Technology)
K-Paths Enhanced Static Timing Analyzer
* VHDL and Verilog Simulation tools from Aldec and MTI sold separately. Ask for details

5. Unified Design Environment
Standard Windows Pull-down Menus
Standard Windows Tool Bar
Foundation Flow Engine Window with Content, and Report tab
Flow Button
Design File Management Window with File, and Version tabs
Status Indicator
Console Window with Error, Warning, and Messages tabs

6. Push-Button, Programmable Logic Design Solution
Design Entry
Supporting Your Design Methodology
Mixed-level Design
Mixed-language Design
Robust and Versatile Analysis
Gate-level Simulation
HDL Simulation
Static Timing Analysis
Xilinx Implementation Tools
Great Results by Default
Performance Driven When You Need It
Simulation
Synthesis
Implementation
Foundation Series

7. Push-Button Performance
Enter your design using your preferred method of either schematic, hdl, or state machine
Optional RTL HDL Source-code debugging
FPGA ExpressTM world class synthesis for all designs which include HDL
Versatile check-point verification capabilities accelerate design process.
Xilinx’ Implementation tools quickly deliver high QOR through Xilinx A.K.A. Speed Technology
“Pull automation” identifies dependencies and runs both synthesis and implementation tools
Device programming at the push of a button

8. Push-Button Synthesisor
Foundation “Pull Automation” runs both Synthesis and Implementation tools after the push of a single button and completion of the synthesis / implementation dialog. X X
HDL constraint entry / and Time Tracker TM GUIs* illustrate estimates of your design’s critical paths using an intuitive spreadsheet format.
* Note - Available in Express configuration only

9. Push-Button Constraint Entry Xilinx Constraints Editor Global Dialog*
Global (Clock) Constraint Definition
Tabs for Global, Port and Advanced Constraints
User Constraints File display
* The Xilinx Constraints Editor is used in Foundation Series Base, Base-Express and Standard product configurations.

10. Push-Button Constraint Entry Xilinx Constraints Editor Ports Dialog
Port Name and Direction listed by XCE for designer
Valid list of I/O locations, Timing Constraints and Slew Rate options listed by XCE for designer

11. Your Design Methodology Mixed-Level Design
HDL Design becomes as easy as schematic entry with drop in blocks of HDL.
HDL Editor directly associated with new schematic object
Design Wizard automates the process of adding an HDL Symbol into a Schematic

12. Your Design Methodology Mixed Language Design
Seamless Integration of VHDL and Verilog
Supported in Both Synthesis and Simulation
Enables High-density Design Flows to Utilize IP / Cores
Enables High-volume Design Flows to Reuse Designs in Order to Meet Short Time-to-market Demands of Standards Based Design
Xilinx CORE Generator (included)
Xilinx designed and delivered, cost effective solutions (i.e. PCI)
Alliance-Core Program delivers a wide variety of 3rd party cores.

13. Robust and Versatile Verification Gate-Level Simulation
Supports Designs Densities Beyond 50 K Gates
Cross-highlighting Supports for Schematic Flows
Support for Simulation of Gate-level Netlist From Synthesized HDL
Provides Both Graphical and Command File Stimulus Capabilities
Simulation Script Wizard and Integrated Editor Simplify Command File Generation

14. Robust and Versatile Verification HDL Simulation
Enables RTL Source Code Debugging
Supports Test-bench Methodologies
Enables Back-Annotated Timing Simulation using HDL
Supports Push-Button Integration into Foundation PCM
Active-VHDL only

15. Robust and Versatile Verification Static Timing Analysis
Front End Performance Estimates (FPGA Express Time Tracker TM GUI
Detailed Physical Path Timing Analysis (Post-layout)
Accelerates Qualification of Design Layout After Functional Verification
Available Through an Interactive GUI or in a Variety of Text Report Files.
Evaluates QOR Based on Design Requirements Specified by User.
Supports Min Delays and Timing Pro-rating for Improved Operating Conditions

16. Xilinx Best-in-Class Implementation Tools
Seamlessly Integrated Into the Foundation Project Manager
Xilinx Flow Engine Simplifies Access to Xilinx A.K.A. Speed Technology
Enables Great Results Automatically
Performance Driven Capabilities When Needed

17. Superior HDL Solution: Design Creation
VHDL & Verilog HDL Design Capabilities Including:
Graphical State Diagram Editor
Powerful HDL Editor With Integrated Language Assistant
Logiblox and CORE Generator Instantiations
VHDL Language Tutorial From Esperan.
Language Assistant
Graphical State Editor

18. Superior HDL Solution: Synthesis
Mixed VHDL & Verilog HDL Synthesis and Optimization
Robust FPGA Express Compiler
Includes Support for VHDL ‘93
Time Trackertm Performance Estimator
Graphical Constraint Entry / Analysis

19. Superior HDL Solution: Simulation
Support for VHDL And/or Verilog HDL RTL Source Code Debugging
Supports Testbench Methodologies
Fully Qualified Design Flows
30 Day Evaluation Products Included With Each Foundation Series HDL Product Shipped
Licensing and Support Provided by Simulator Vendors.
Permanent licenses sold separately by partners.
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20. Xilinx Foundation Series HDL Solutions Productivity Edge
Only Xilinx Delivers These Essential Capabilities 4
Design Wizards
Graphical VHDL and Verilog Entry
Synopsys Synthesis
Performance Driven Design (A.K.A. Speed technology)
Best Programmable Logic Performance/Density/Power
VHDL / Verilog Simulation
(Free Evaluation software in the box)
Mixed-Level, Mixed-Language Design
Best Timing Driven Compile Time 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

21. Foundation Series Xilinx’ Ready-to-Use solution
World-Class EDA Technology, integrated into a Unified Design Environment
Value-driven configurations which meet your design methodology and density needs.
High-Volume, full featured Programmable Logic Devices.
World Class Field and Factory Support.

22. Xilinx Foundation Series Value-Driven configurations
$95
$495
$3995
$4995! X
$7995
The low cost of Foundation Series design tools, complete software integration out of the box, and Xilinx’s unsurpassed commitment to quality and technical support combine to deliver a design solution with unequaled value.
Foundation Series software solutions are available in four simple, low-cost configurations. Simply determine the device families (Spartan / XC9500 / XC4000E/X < 10K gates, or XC4000X > 10K gates) and the design methodology you will be using (schematic or HDL). Foundation Series configurations provide all the design tools, software integration, and documentation necessary to quickly design with Xilinx’s leading programmable logic devices.
After you’ve licensed a Foundation Series product configuration, it’s easy to upgrade your system to provide HDL design capabilities and/or high density device support. Upgrade pricing is set at the difference between your product configuration and list price of the new configuration. Simply call your Xilinx sales representative for immediate action.
For a limited time, the Foundation Series BAS is available at an incredible promotional price. For $95, you can license a complete Foundation Series design solution and complete a Xilinx CPLD or FPGA design.
NOTE: Promotional Pricing Good Through 12/30/98

23. Foundation Series Xilinx’ Ready-to-Use solution
World-class EDA Technology, Integrated Into a Unified Design Environment
Value-driven Configurations Which Meet Your Design Methodology and Density Needs.
High-volume, Full Featured Programmable Logic Devices.
World Class Field and Factory Support.

24. Complete High Volume Solution
Spartan / Spartan XL Fpgas
No Compromises Architecture
Performance, RAM, Cores, and Low Price
XC9500 / 9500XL Cplds
Most Flexible JTAG ISP Devices
Fastest Speed, Best Pin-locking, and Low Price
Xilinx delivers an optimum solution for high volume programmable logic applications. Advanced CPLD (XC9500) and FPGA (Spartan) families deliver performance and critical logic features at low volume prices.
The Foundation Base-Express configuration delivers everything needed to quickly and easily complete high volume designs, featuring HDL design and advanced push-button synthesis from Synopsys. The low price of Foundation Series software makes it easy to access advanced design software technology and adopt programmable logic.

25. Foundation Series Xilinx’ Ready-to-Use solution
World-class EDA Technology, Integrated Into a Unified Design Environment
Value-driven Configurations Which Meet Your Design Methodology and Density Needs.
High-volume, Full Featured Programmable Logic Devices.
World Class Field and Factory Support.

26. Foundation Series World Class Support
Expert Field Applications Engineers
Certified Distribution Field Applications Engineers
Rapid-response Xilinx Hot-line Support
“Known-issues” and Solutions Database
Available From On-line Documentation and From the Xilinx Support Web Site.
Comprehensive Customer Education Program:
Hard Copy Manuals, Including Tutorials
On-line Documentation / Reference Manuals
On-line Help With Comprehensive Index
Local and Factory Based Customer Training Courses
Web-enabled Design Features

27. Foundation Series Web-enabled Design Tools
Integrated into Project Manager
Instant Access to
Netscape and MS Explorer compatible
News Bulletins
Searchable Knowledge Base (includes agent reports)
Completely compatible with the browser of your choice release 1.5i is the first stage in making this environment interactive. Integrated into the Project Manager of our Foundation Series and the Design Manager of the Alliance Series is a feature that enables instant access to a designer centric landing zone on the web support.xilinx.com, our design centric web pages.
Simply by selecting this menu item designers are easily and immediately in touch with application notes, the databook, IP and more.
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