IPT-C2H-NIOS Altera, IPT-C2H-NIOS Datasheet - Page 12

• Manufacturer Part Number: IPT-C2H-NIOS
• Description: C2H COMPILER FOR NIOS II
• Manufacturer: Altera
• Series: Nios®IIr
• Type: Nios IIr

Specifications of IPT-C2H-NIOS

• Function: C to Hardware Compiler
• License: Initial License
• Software Application: IP CORE, NIOS Processor And Functions
• Core Architecture: FPGA
• Core Sub-architecture: Cyclone
• Rohs Compliant: NA
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Not applicable / Not applicable

C2H Compiler Concepts
C2H Compiler
Concepts
1–6
Nios II C2H Compiler User Guide
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C2H Support in Nios II Tool Flows
The Nios II IDE is the preferred tool flow for developing Nios II C2H
programs. The Nios II IDE allows you to carry out the following
important tasks:
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Altera recommends creating new C2H systems with the Nios II IDE.
For information about using the Nios II IDE, refer to the
Integrated Development Environment
Developer's
about Nios II tool flows, refer to “Development Flows for Creating Nios
II Programs” in the
Handbook.
The Nios II Software Build Tools also provide command-line support for
pre-existing command-line C2H projects.
For information about using C2H on the command line, refer to
Chapter 5, Accelerating Code Using the Nios II Software Build Tools
Command
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This section describes fundamental concepts underpinning the
C2H Compiler. These concepts help you better understand how the
C2H Compiler works and how you can produce optimal results.
Simplicity and Ease of Use
The C2H Compiler minimizes interruptions to existing design flows. The
flow to generate a hardware accelerator and link software for it uses the
familiar Nios II and SOPC Builder design tools. When you create a Nios II
software project, you specify which C function (or functions) compiles as
a hardware accelerator rather than instructions on a processor . The
Debug your function prior to accelerating
Generate the accelerator and incorporate it into your hardware
Test and profile your software and hardware with the C2H
accelerator
The Nios II Software Build Tools for Eclipse do not support the
C2H Compiler.
Line.
Handbook, or to the Nios II IDE help system. For information
Overview
9.1
chapter of the
appendix to the
Nios II Software Developer's
Nios II Software
Altera Corporation
Using the Nios II
November 2009