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Libero SoC v2022.2
Programming and Debug Tools Release Notes
Introduction
The Programming and Debug Tools stand-alone software is intended for laboratory and production environments
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where Libero SoC Design Suite is not installed. The installer allows you to install the following tools:
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• FlashPro Express programming software for Windows and Linux
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• SmartDebug device debug tool for PolarFire SoC, PolarFire, SmartFusion 2, IGLOO 2 and RTG4
• Job Manager for Secured Production Programming Solution
Note: Libero SoC Design Suite includes FlashPro Express programming software, Job Manager and SmartDebug by
default.
Download Programming and Debug Tools v2022.2 Software
You can download the Programming and Debug Tools v2022.2 software from the Programming and Debug Tools
page.
Important: Administrative privileges are required for installing or configuring the Programming and Debug
Tools v2022.2 software on the Windows operating system.
System Requirements
This section provides information on supported operating systems, system memory requirements, and other
recommendations.
Supported Operating Systems
Libero SoC Design Suite supports the following 64-bit operating systems.
• Microsoft Windows Professional/Enterprise 10.0
• Red Hat Enterprise Workstation/Server 7.2 - 7.9, and 8.2
• CentOS 7.2 - 7.9, and 8.2
• OpenSUSE Leap 42.3 (SLES 12.3 equivalent)
• Ubuntu 18.04 LTS and 20.04.3 LTS
Note: Siemens ModelSim Pro does not directly support the Ubuntu platform. FlashPro5 programmer is not
supported with Ubuntu
For information on operating systems that are not supported, see PDN20028 and PDN21004
System Memory Recommendations
A minimum of 16 GB of Random-Access Memory (RAM) is recommended.
Release Note A-page 1
© 2022 Microchip Technology Inc.
and its subsidiaries
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Libero SoC v2022.2
Table of Contents
Introduction.....................................................................................................................................................1
Download Programming and Debug Tools v2022.2 Software.................................................................1
System Requirements.............................................................................................................................1
1. New in This Version................................................................................................................................ 3
1.1. New Device Support.....................................................................................................................3
1.2. Software Features and Enhancements........................................................................................3
2. Resolved Issues......................................................................................................................................4
3. Known Issues and Limitations.................................................................................................................5
4. Additional References.............................................................................................................................6
4.1. Related Release Notes................................................................................................................ 6
4.2. Documents Updated in this Release............................................................................................6
5. Revision History...................................................................................................................................... 7
Microchip FPGA Support................................................................................................................................8
Microchip Information.....................................................................................................................................8
The Microchip Website............................................................................................................................8
Product Change Notification Service...................................................................................................... 8
Customer Support...................................................................................................................................8
Microchip Devices Code Protection Feature...........................................................................................8
Legal Notice............................................................................................................................................ 9
Trademarks............................................................................................................................................. 9
Quality Management System................................................................................................................10
Worldwide Sales and Service................................................................................................................11
Release Note A-page 2
© 2022 Microchip Technology Inc.
and its subsidiaries
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Libero SoC v2022.2
New in This Version
1. New in This Version
This section contains information about new features, new devices, and enhancements introduced in the
Programming and Debug Tools v2022.2.
1.1 New Device Support
Programming and Debug Tools v2022.2 supports IGLOO2, SmartFusion2, RTG4, PolarFire, and PolarFire SoC
families.
1.1.1 Programming and SmartDebug
Libero SoC v2022.2 introduces:
• Programming support for the MPFS160T/TS/TL/TLS PolarFire SoC devices.
• Programming and SmartDebug support for the MPF050T/TS/TL/TLS PolarFire devices.
1.2 Software Features and Enhancements
Programming and Debugging Tools v2022.2 includes the following new features and enhancements.
1.2.1 SPI Flash Programming Enhancements
Added support for the new SPI-Flash device IS25LP128 from ISSI vendor.
Release Note A-page 3
© 2022 Microchip Technology Inc.
and its subsidiaries
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Libero SoC v2022.2
Resolved Issues
2. Resolved Issues
The following table lists the customer-reported defects and enhancement requests resolved in Libero SoC v2022.2
that have case numbers. Resolution of previously reported “Known Issues and Limitations” are also noted in this
table.
Table 2-1. Customer-Reported Defects and Enhancement Requests with Case Numbers
Case Number Summary Resolution
ENC_DATA_AUTHENTICATION,
ZEROIZE_LIKE_NEW, and
ZEROIZE_UNRECOVERABLE actions
MPF Programming issue with
now pass for exported bitstream file/
00910093 Zeroize and Authentication
FlashPro Express job when include
PROC_ENABLE.
plaintext passkey is checked and
these actions are disabled in the
Configure Security tool.
In addition to adding a pop-up
warning in the Programmer Settings
dialog, a warning is added when you
Add a popup when discrete clock is perform a Program, Verify, Erase,
939458 selected in the Programmer Settings or Authenticate action to advise
dialog. you about significant programming
time increase in case the discrete
clock mode is set for the selected
programmer
FlashPro 6 turbo (SPI-Slave): MPF
Added zeroization support for
910093 Programming issue with Zeroize and
secured devices.
Authentication PROC_ENABLE.
The following table lists the customer-reported defects and enhancement requests resolved in Libero SoC v2022.2
that do not have case numbers. Resolution of previously reported “Known Issues and Limitations” are also noted in
this table.
Table 2-2. Customer-Reported Defects and Enhancement Requests without Case Numbers
Summary Resolution
Add programming device support of IS25LP128 with
New Flash device support: IS25LP128 from ISSI vendor.
FlashPro 6.
The Create New Job Project dialog has more information
about how to create a new project in case you do not
Developer mode GUI option is not intuitive. have a job file and how to switch to developer mode. The
current mode, operator, or developer is always shown in
the FlashPro Express title.
Release Note A-page 4
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