6.4 Software Features and Enhancements

  • Added new Physical Memory Protection (PMP) lockdown strategies.
    • Reorganized the PMP interface layout for more efficient configuration reducing complexity.
    • Added Expert Mode option to allow direct configuration of PMP register settings by advanced users who require direct control over PMP and MPU configurations.
  • DDR partition: Reorganized DDR memory partition settings to a dedicated tab improving usability and making it easier to manage and visualize memory allocation within MSS DDR.
  • I²C voltage: Expanded MSS I/O support to operate at 2.5 V when interfacing with I²C peripherals increasing flexibility and supporting a broader range of external I²C devices.
  • CAN voltage: Expanded MSS I/O support to operate at 1.2 V, 1.5 V, 1.8 V, and 2.5 V to enable additional Low Voltage CMOS I/O standards for MSS CAN controller I/O connection to external CAN transceiver, where supported by user board design and transceiver specifications.
  • QoS AXI Initiator and Processor BFM: The mss_cpu_core can access the non-cache region of MSS DDR through the M14 port of the AXI switch. To mimic the processor behavior during simulation, you can choose to enable either the Processor BFM for the mss_cpu_core or a tiny QoS AXI Initiator, depending on your verification needs.

6.4.1 New set_external_delay SDC Timing Constraint to Specify External Feedback to PLL

If a CCC External Feedback Delay goes outside the FPGA, you can add the set_external_delay SDC timing constraint to specify the delay of the external feedback path to the PLL. You can add, update, or delete set_external_delay constraints from the Editor in Constraint Manager. For more information about this constraint, see the topic SmartTime Tcl Commands in the Tcl Commands Reference Guide .

The timing report will include the feedback delay in the Clock generation step of the expanded path.

6.4.2 Export Interrupt Map Report for MiV Processors

Users can export an interrupt map report for Soft Mi-V-based designs. This report file represents the entire connection hierarchy of the Mi-V processor interrupt pins. For more information, see the topic Exporting Interrupt Map Report in the Tcl Commands Reference Guide .

6.4.4 Programming and Debug Support for JTAG Chains Containing ProASIC3, IGLOO, SmartFusion, and non-Microchip Devices

Libero SoC v2023.1 now supports JTAG programming and debug chains involving Microchip devices from ProASIC3, IGLOO, and SmartFusion families as well as non-Microchip devices. During chain programming, ProASIC 3, IGLOO,ProASIC3 nano, IGLOO nano, IGLOO Plus, and SmartFusion devices will be treated as bypass devices. In addition, VJTAG voltage levels across boards in a chain must be equal; otherwise, an error is generated. Integrated SmartDebug supports Post-Route Probe Insertion when devices are connected in a chain.

6.4.5 New Synplify Version

The Synplify Pro and Identify tools bundled in Libero SoC v2023.1 have been upgraded to SynplifyPro T-2022.09M-SP2 and Identify Debugger T-2022.09M-SP2 versions. Key enhancements are:

  • Enforce strict encryption rule of a single encryption envelope per module or entity-architecture. The single encryption envelope can be partial.
  • RTG4 option (currently in beta) to initialize fabric registers using the initial value specified in RTL: set_option -support_reg_init 1

6.4.6 Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS Support

Starting with v2023.1, Libero SoC is supported on the Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS operating system.

For a complete list of supported operating systems, see section Supported Operating Systems.

6.4.7 Help Documentation

The PolarFire SoC Microprocessor Subsystem (MSS) Configurator documentation is also available as a part of the Libero SoC Design Suite Help Documentation webhelp. The webhelp features a very flexible layout and is designed to adapt to any screen size to provide an optimal viewing and interaction experience. Each topic and subtopic have an (Ask a Question) link that allows you to get answers to technical questions or to report inaccurate or incomplete information while viewing the help documentation. You can also use this link to file a technical support case with Microchip Technical Support.

  • Click here to visit the new Libero SoC Design Suite Help Documentation WebHelp online.
  • Click here to download a copy of the latest Libero SoC Design Suite Help documentation (in HTML file format) for offline reference. Extract the contents of the .zip archive and open index.html in a web browser of choice.
Important: You will need internet connectivity to view or download help documentation.