1 Purchasing Libero® and Paid DirectCore IP Licenses through microchipDirect

This guide explains how to purchase Libero® and DirectCore IP licenses through microchipDirect, covering account setup, license selection, checkout, legal requirements, and installation. Complete the following steps to obtain and activate your licenses for FPGA development:

  1. Log in to microchipDirect:
  2. Identify the correct license by consulting the documentation on Licensing page.
  3. Use the search field on the microchipDirect website to find the required part number.
    Figure 1-1. Search Field on microchipDIRECT
  4. To open the product page click the part number and enter the required details.
    • For Libero® Node-Locked license, enter the quantity needed.
      Figure 1-2. Part Page for Libero® Gold Node Locked License
    • For DirectCore Floating IP Core license, enter the number of seats required.
      Figure 1-3. Part Page for DirectCore IP Floating License
    • For Libero Floating Renewal license:
      • Enter your existing Software ID and the number of seats to be renewed.
        Figure 1-4. Floating License Renewal Option
      • You can renew up to 90 days before or 45 days after the expiration date.
    • For libero Incremental license:
      • Enter your existing Software ID and the number of seats.
        Figure 1-5. Add Seats to the Existing Floating License
      • The system will show a prorated price based on your current license expiration date.
  5. Add to cart and proceed to checkout:
    1. Click Add to Cart after entering all required details.
      Figure 1-6. Add to Cart View
    2. Click Go to Cart in the top right corner.
      Figure 1-7. Shopping Cart View
    3. On the shopping cart page, click Proceed to Secure Checkout.
      Figure 1-8. Checkout View
    Attention: Complete the Core License Agreement (CLA) for DirectCore licenses:
    1. When purchasing a paid DirectCore license, you must fill out the Core License Agreement (CLA) details form and click View License Agreement.
      Figure 1-9. DirectCore License Agreement Details Form
    2. Review the generated CLA, then click I Agree, Proceed to Checkout to continue.
      Figure 1-10. Core License Agreement
  6. Select your payment method and click Place Order.
    Important: If your order includes products that might require government flow-drowns or other official requirements, the following checkbox appears before proceeding to the checkout.
    Figure 1-11. Checkbox for Official Obligations Before Checkout
    In cases, when you are not sure about legal obligations, please consult Microchip's team before placing the order.
  7. Receive your license and installation instructions:
    • After payment, you will receive a unique Software ID or license file and installation instructions by email. Check your Inbox, Spam, and Trash folders.
    Tip:
    • New License: You will receive your software ID and download instructions shortly after the completion of these steps. Register on the microchipDirect portal with your software ID to generate your license.
    • Renewal License: If you renew 10–90 days before expiration, the renewal license file is sent before expiration. Otherwise, it is sent shortly after the purchase. You can also download the license from your microchipDirect account.
    • Incremental License: The updated license file is sent and is also available for download from your microchipDirect account.

    For more details, visit the Libero® SoC Design Suite Versions 2025.1 to 12.0.

  8. Install your license and start using Libero® SoC and DirectCore:
    1. Follow the installation instructions provided in your email to activate your license.
    2. Begin developing your designs using Libero software and DirectCore IP.