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ORCAstra™ FPGA Control Center

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The Lattice ORCAstra™ software is a PC-based graphical user interface which allows a user to configure the operational mode of a FPGA by programming control bits in the on-chip registers. This helps you quickly explore configuration options without going through a lengthy re-compile process or making changes to your board. Configurations created in the GUI can be saved to memory and re-loaded for later use. A macro capability is also available to support script-based configuration and testing. The GUI can also be used to display system status information in real time. Use of the ORCAstra software does not interfere with the programming of the FPGA portion of the FPSC.

Platform Support

Windows Vista
Windows XP

To run ORCAstra on  Windows 7,  please read this document  ORCAstra on Windows7 1.3  first.

Device Support

All LatticeECP3, LatticeECP2M, LatticeSC/M, LatticeXP/2 and Lattice FPSC devices.

Features

  • Easy to use Graphical User Interface
  • Supports concurrent operation with Reveal hardware debugger and LatticeMico32 debugger
  • Set / re-set control bits in device registers
  • Read device registers
  • Text status window provides helpful information & advice on the control bits you're accessing
  • Save & Re-use Configurations
  • Macro feature allows user to cycle through multiple configurations automatically - including conditional operation
  • Optional USB, Parallel, or Serial connection to the device/board (Note: requires appropriate cabling supplied by user)

Download it now

ORCAstra is available for use with Diamond 1.4. Download ORCAstra for Diamond 1.4

ORCAstra is included and installed as part of ispLEVER 7.1 or later. If you are using ispLEVER 7.1 or later there is no need to install the ORCAstra software.

For use with earlier versions of ispLEVER prior to ispLEVER 7.1, a standalone installer is available. Click here to download ORCAstra Installation Package V2.1.75. Installation instructions are included in a readme file in the .zip download. Note: Do not install this if ispLEVER 7.1 or later is already installed.

Screenshots

ORCAstra panel