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Quartus Prime
Lite Edition

Latest Release: v18.1
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You may be exposed to a vulnerability issue if you have installed or plan to install Quartus Prime/Quartus II software from v11.0 to v18.0 to a location with space(s) in the path. See this KDB solution for more details.
The Quartus Prime software version 18.0 supports the following device families:
Arria II, Cyclone 10 LP, Cyclone IV, Cyclone V, MAX II, MAX V, and MAX 10 FPGA.
To find software versions that support specific device families:
• Use the Software Selector on the Download Center (finds all software versions)
• Refer to the Device Support List (lists last supported software version)
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To find software versions that support specific device families:
• Use the Software Selector on the Download Center (finds all software versions)
• Refer to the Device Support List (lists last supported software version)


Download and install instructions:
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1. | Download the software .tar file. |
2. | Extract the files into the same temporary directory. |
3. | Run the setup.sh file. |
Read Intel FPGA Software v18.0 Installation FAQ | |
Quick Start Guide | |
Note: The Quartus Prime software is a full-featured EDA product. Depending on your download speed, download times may be lengthy.
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1. | Download Quartus Prime software, and any other software products you want to install, into a temporary directory. |
2. | Download device support files into the same directory as the Quartus Prime software installation file. |
3. | Change the file permission for all the setup (.run) files by running the command: chmod +x *.run. |
4. | If you want to use add-on software, download the files from the Additional Software tab. Save the files to the same temporary directory as the Quartus Prime software installation file. |
5. | Run the QuartusLiteSetup-18.0.0.219-linux.run file. |
All software and components downloaded into the same temporary directory are automatically installed; however, stand-alone software must be installed separately. |
Read Intel FPGA Software v18.0 Installation FAQ | |
Quick Start Guide | |
Note: The Quartus Prime software is a full-featured EDA product. Depending on your download speed, download times may be lengthy.
Quartus Prime Lite Edition (Free)
Devices
You must install device support for at least one device family to use the Quartus Prime software.
You must install device support for at least one device family to use the Quartus Prime software.
Note: The Quartus Prime software is a full-featured EDA product. Depending on your download speed, download times may be lengthy.
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Add-on Software | |
If you have already installed Quartus Prime software: | |
1. Download the add-on software you want to install. | |
2. Change the file permission for all the setup (.run) files by running the command: chmod +x *.run. | |
3. Run the downloaded installation file. | |
If you have not already installed the Quartus Prime software: | |
1. Download the Quartus Prime software installation files, device files, and add-on software you want to install into the same temporary directory. | |
2. Change the file permission for all the setup (.run) files by running the command: chmod +x *.run. | |
3. Run the QuartusLiteSetup-18.0.0.219-linux.run file. | |
Stand-Alone Software | |
1. Download the stand-alone software you want to install into a temporary directory. | |
2. Run the downloaded installation file. |
Read Intel FPGA Software v18.0 Installation FAQ | |
Quick Start Guide | |
Note: The Quartus Prime software is a full-featured EDA product. Depending on your download speed, download times may be lengthy.
Add-On Software
Stand-Alone Software
Note: The Quartus Prime software is a full-featured EDA product. Depending on your download speed, download times may be lengthy.
Quartus Prime Pro Edition version 18.0 Beta is discontinued. Contact your Altera Sales representative.
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System Requirements
System and Software Requirements
Disk space: A full installation of the Intel FPGA Complete Design Suite v18.0 requires approximately 14GB of available disk space on the drive or partition where you are installing the software.
If you are running the Bitdefender antivirus software, you should temporarily disable the software during the Quartus Prime software download and installation process.
Disk space: A full installation of the Intel FPGA Complete Design Suite v18.0 requires approximately 14GB of available disk space on the drive or partition where you are installing the software.
If you are running the Bitdefender antivirus software, you should temporarily disable the software during the Quartus Prime software download and installation process.
Documentation Links
View the following documentation for Quartus Prime software and device support details:
• Quartus Prime Handbook
• Intel FPGA Software Installation and Licensing Manual
• Quartus Prime Software and Device Support Release Notes (PDF)
• Quartus Prime Handbook
• Intel FPGA Software Installation and Licensing Manual
• Quartus Prime Software and Device Support Release Notes (PDF)
Software Support
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Legal Notice
The Intel FPGA Software License Subscription Agreement governs the installation and use of this software.