FlashPro v11.
5 Release Notes
FlashPro and FlashPro Express for Windows, and FlashPro Express for Linux are packaged with Libero
System-on-Chip (SoC) software and installed by default. If Libero SoC v11.5 is installed, it will not be required to
install FlashPro standalone.
FlashPro is available as a standalone installation as a convenience for programming-only installations.
The Libero SoC v11.5 software is used for designing with Microsemi 's SmartFusion 2 and SmartFusion SoC
FPGAs, and IGLOO 2, IGLOO, ProASIC3, and Fusion FPGA families.
To access Datasheets and Silicon User Guides, visit www.microsemi.com. Any product can be selected and
clicked to go to the Documents tab of that particular product. Tutorials, Application Notes, Development Kits and
Starter Kits are listed in the Design Resources tab of each product.
Discontinued Devices:
Some SmartFusion2 and IGLOO2 Data Security devices are discontinued. These devices are not available in
Libero SoC v11.5. The existing design is required to be moved to a different device before upgrading to
Libero SoC v11.5. For more information, refer to the CN1419: Availability of SmartFusion2 and IGLOO2
Data Security, S Devices.
SmartFusion2 M2S100 and IGLOO2 M2GL100 devices are being discontinued. These devices are not
available in Libero SoC v11.5. The existing design is required to be moved to the equivalent M2S150 or
M2GL150 device before upgrading to Libero SoC v11.5.
144 VQ packages are being replaced with 144 TQ. When using Libero SoC v11.5, the design has to be
moved to TQ before proceeding. 144 VQ packages will be removed in the next release.
For more information about the new software features and enhancements, refer to the Libero SoC Online Help.
Contents
Whats New in FlashPro v11.5?
New Device Support
Software Enhancements
Resolved Issues
Known Limitations, Issues and Workarounds
System Requirements
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FlashPro v11.5 Release Notes
Whats New in FlashPro v11.5?
New Device Support
Table 1: List of IGLOO2 Devices (New Device Support)
Die
Package
Speed Grade
Temp Ranges
Free Libero Gold
M2GL005
144 TQ
STD, -1
COM, IND
Yes
M2GL005S
144 TQ
STD, -1
COM, IND
No
M2GL010
144 TQ
STD, -1
COM, IND
Yes
M2GL010S
144 TQ
STD, -1
COM, IND
No
M2GL060
676 FBGA
STD, -1
COM, IND
Yes
M2GL060T
676 FBGA
STD, -1
COM, IND
Yes
M2GL060TS
676 FBGA
STD, -1
COM, IND
No
M2GL150
FCV484
STD, -1
COM, IND
No
M2GL150T
FCV484
STD, -1
COM, IND
No
M2GL150TS
FCV484
STD, -1
COM, IND
No
Table 2: List of SmartFusion2 Devices (New Device Support)
Die
Package
Speed Grade
Temp Ranges
Free Libero Gold
M2S005
144 TQ
STD, -1
COM, IND
Yes
M2S005S
144 TQ
STD, -1
COM, IND
No
M2S010
144 TQ
STD, -1
COM, IND
Yes
M2S010S
144 TQ
STD, -1
COM, IND
No
M2S060
676 FBGA
STD, -1
COM, IND
Yes
M2S060T
676 FBGA
STD, -1
COM, IND
Yes
M2S060TS
676 FBGA
STD, -1
COM, IND
No
M2S150
FCV484
STD, -1
COM, IND
No
M2S150T
FCV484
STD, -1
COM, IND
No
M2S150TS
FCV484
STD, -1
COM, IND
No
Software Enhancements
Export STAPL with Updated IDCODE for ProASIC3 UMC Devices
Export STAPL with updated IDCODE is now available in FlashPro v11.5. ProASCI3, IGLOO, and RT ProASIC3
devices from UMC require the STAPL file to be generated using Libero/FlashPro v8.2 or later. Older STAPL files
can now be updated without regenerating. The older STAPL file must be loaded and exported using File > Export
Single device STAPL file.
For more information about STAPL for ProASIC3 FPGAs, refer to PCN1109.
FlashPro Express Serialization Programming Support
Production serialization programming support with STAPL files for the SmartFusion2, IGLOO2, SmartFusion,
IGLOO, ProASIC3, Fusion, and RT ProASIC3 families.
Update eNVM Memory Content Enhancements
The eNVM Update Tool has been enhanced to use the same Graphical User Interface (GUI) as the
microcontroller sub-system (MSS) eNVM configurator. Any data storage clients address, size, and content can
be modified. The serialization clients data can also be specified.
Figure 1 eNVM Update Tool GUI
Note: To disable programming for a client, it is essential to modify the client and select the No Content (client
is a placeholder and will not be programmed) option (refer Figure 2). The memory file location will be
remembered if the client is programmed at a later time.
Figure 2 Modify Data Storage Client Window
FlashPro v11.5 Release Notes
TCL Support for Chain Configuration and Programmer Settings
Chain Configuration and Programmer Settings can be done using TCL commands. For more details, refer to the
Libero SoC Online Help.
Resolved Issues
Issues Fixed in v11.5
SAR 59220 - Export Bitstream, Export Programming Job and Generate Bitstream will fail if DPK is not entered in
the Security Policy Manager
SAR 59218 - Debug policy shouldn't require DPK to be set if only digest check option is selected.
Customer Reported SARs fixed in Libero v11.5
Refer to the Technical Support Hotline Case Number to determine if the SAR has been fixed in this release. The
case number and SAR are listed in Table 3.
Table 3: List of Case Numbers and SARs Fixed in Libero v11.5
SAR
Case Number
Product
Summary
48245
493642-1338645805
FlashPro
Program_NVM action is not given in the advanced features.
50624
493642-1442993788
FlashPro
Security issue with SVF programming file.
62663
493642-1467541775
STAPL
61361
493642-1533328502
STAPL
61203
493642-1533328502
STAPL
54095
493642-1533328502
STAPL
36598
493642-1555946063
FlashPro
Need to change the names in [Strings] section of .INF file.
57563
493642-1641747338
FlashPro Express
Provide GUI option to disable Core check during scan chain.
57924
493642-1645046087
Project Manager
Verilog file Parsing bug.
56290
493642-1651231793
FlashPro
Log the digest values in programming log and serialization log.
59381
493642-1652945173
ModelSim ME
CCC simulation timing issue. Rounding issue in the PLL VCO
inside ModelSim .
58879
493642-1655249065
BFM (Simulation)
SERDES AXI slave issue with 64-bit bursts longer than 10.
58650
493642-1657127624
Project Manager
Automatic generated .do file broken.
58895
493642-1661049099
MSS Configuration
RTC crystal frequency fixed at 32 kHz.
58779
493642-1661928381
Synplify Pro
No Block RAMs inferred
58697
493642-1662534406
IBIS
ERROR: unknown model = Model not found:
LVCMOS25:OUT_DRIVE:0110:SLEW:00
36598
493642-1688013883
FlashPro
Need to change the names in [Strings] section of .INF file.
36598
493642-615983223
FlashPro
Need to change the names in [Strings] section of .INF file.
Need to Export STAPL with updated IDCODE for ProASIC3 UMC
devices.
Change default ERASE/PROGRAM action to Disable Fabric
Quickly via RLOCK prog.
Add encrypted PA3 STAPL action to Disable Fabric Quickly via
RLOCK Prog.
Add PA3 STAPL Action to Disable Fabric Quickly (via RLOCK
Prog).
Known Limitations, Issues, and Workarounds
SAR 62608 FlashPro5 programming time is longer than FlashPro4. FlashPro5 programming time may be
significantly longer for large devices vs. FlashPro4. For example, M2S090 programming takes 30 seconds more
when using FlashPro5 than with FlashPro4.
SAR 62640 No error is provided in the Update eNVM Memory Content tool when the maximum number of
devices to program for serialization clients is set to 0.
SAR 62337 Export bitstream tool fails when network paths are used.
Workaround: Map the network drive prior to exporting bitstream files.
SAR 62057 SmartFusion2/IGLOO2 Programming action Help link in Libero Messages/Errors window links to
ProASIC3 Help.
SAR 58063 For SmartFusion2 and IGLOO2, optional procedures for a programming action configured in
Libero are not exported in the Programming Job.
Workaround: Open the programming job project in FlashPro to configure and save this setting.
FlashPro5 is not supported for RHEL 5 and CentOS 5. SVF for SmartFusion2 and IGLOO2 will be
available in a future release.
SAR 51767 Error: The command 'load_programming_data' failed.
During programming file generation if the serialization content files cannot be found, then you will see the
following error: "Error: The command 'load_programming_data' failed.
Workaround: Open Update eNVM Memory Content and specify a valid path for each
serialization content file.
SAR 45867 STAPL player for SmartFusion2 or IGLOO2 will be available in a future release.
SAR 47452 FlashPro verify and erase errors are reported as programming failures.
If you run programming ACTION VERIFY/ERASE and there is a failure, then the error code will indicate it is a
programming failure even though you were running action VERIFY/ERASE.
System Requirements
For more information about the operating systems (OS) support and minimum system requirements, refer to
System Requirements on the web. 64-bit OS is required for designing SmartFusion2 and IGLOO2 devices.
Setup Instructions for Linux OS can be found on the Libero SoC Documents webpage.
Changes in OS support
Supported
Windows 7, Windows 8.1
RHEL 5* and RHEL 6, CentOS 5* and CentOS 6
* RHEL 5 and CentOS 5 do not support programming using FlashPro5
Discontinued
32-bit operating systems are no longer supported.
Windows XP is no longer supported.
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Installation requires Admin privileges.
- Windows
- Linux
List of Changes
The following table lists critical changes that were made in each revision of the document.
Date
January 2015
Change
Initial release.
Page
NA
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Fax, from anywhere in the world 650. 318.8044
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Support Center spends a great deal of time creating application notes, answers to common design cycle questions,
documentation of known issues and various FAQs. So, before you contact us, please visit our online resources. It is
very likely we have already answered your questions.
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or through the Microsemi SoC Products Group website.
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You can communicate your technical questions to our email address and receive answers back by email, fax, or
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The technical support email address is soc_tech@microsemi.com.
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For technical support on RH and RT FPGAs that are regulated by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), contact
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