Microchip Technology ATDS15XXKSW1

Overview

ATDS15XXKSW1 from Atmel is a 2-year node-locked FLEXlm license for Mentor Graphics Precision RTL Synthesis (Atmel-OEM version), integrated into the ProChip Designer v5.0.1 IDE to perform VHDL and Verilog synthesis targeting ATF15xx CPLDs. It supports logic optimization, technology mapping, and netlist generation for 5V/3V/1.8V CPLD families including ATF1502AS, ATF1504ASL, and ATF1508BE. Used in industrial programmable logic design workflows requiring high logic utilization via Logic Doubling®.

For engineers reviewing the ATDS15XXKSW1 datasheet, ATDS15XXKSW1 pinout, ATDS15XXKSW1 application, or ATDS15XXKSW1 equivalent, this license enables synthesis of HDL designs for Atmel's ATF15xx CPLD family - with attention to supported language constructs (VHDL-93, Verilog-2001), fitter compatibility (FIT15xx), JTAG ISP flow integration (ATMISP), and target device voltage variants (5.0V AS/ASL, 3.0V ASV/ASVL, 1.8V BE).

Technical Context

ATDS15XXKSW1 licenses the Mentor Graphics Precision RTL Synthesis engine embedded in ProChip Designer v5.0.1, enabling behavioral-to-gate-level synthesis for CPLD architectures. It operates within a Windows 7/8/10 host environment and requires explicit FLEXlm node-locked license file activation obtained via Atmel's online portal.

The license integrates with HDL Planner for source entry, FIT15xx for device fitting, and ATMISP for JTAG-based programming of ATF15xx devices. It does not include simulation capability - ModelSim licensing is handled separately through Mentor Graphics, and functional/timing simulation requires additional purchased licenses.

Key Specifications

Availability

ATDS15XXKSW1 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial CPLD development, legacy PLD migration projects, and embedded control logic design requiring stable component supply and long-term toolchain continuity.

Supply support for ATDS15XXKSW1 includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.

Manufacturer

Atmel Corporation (now part of Microchip Technology) designed and distributed programmable logic development tools for SPLD/CPLD architectures prior to its acquisition in 2016.

ATDS15XXKSW1 belongs to the ProChip Designer Software Suite product line, created specifically to maximize logic density and timing closure for ATF15xx CPLDs using proprietary Logic Doubling® architecture and Atmel's FIT15xx fitter technology.

FAQ

What is the exact scope of functionality enabled by the ATDS15XXKSW1 license?

The ATDS15XXKSW1 license activates the Mentor Graphics Precision RTL Synthesis engine inside ProChip Designer v5.0.1 exclusively for VHDL and Verilog synthesis targeting ATF15xx CPLDs. It does not include simulation, schematic entry, CUPL support, or ModelSim - those require separate licenses or tools. ATDS15XXKSW1 must be installed alongside HDL Planner and FIT15xx to complete the synthesis-to-fit workflow for ATDS15XXKSW1-enabled designs.

Is ATDS15XXKSW1 compatible with newer Microchip development tools or post-acquisition software?

No - ATDS15XXKSW1 is validated only for ProChip Designer v5.0.1 on Windows 7/8/10 and is not supported in Microchip's current PLD toolchain (e.g., Microchip Studio or PAC). It targets legacy ATF15xx devices discontinued after Atmel's acquisition; no migration path or feature parity exists in modern Microchip tools. ATDS15XXKSW1 remains functional only within its original certified environment.

Does ATDS15XXKSW1 include JTAG programming capability for ATF15xx devices?

No - ATDS15XXKSW1 provides only synthesis capability. JTAG in-system programming (ISP) for ATF15xx CPLDs is handled by the standalone ATMISP utility, which is freely bundled with ProChip Designer v5.0.1 and does not require ATDS15XXKSW1. The license enables netlist generation but does not extend to configuration bitstream generation or device programming - those are performed by FIT15xx and ATMISP respectively.

Can ATDS15XXKSW1 be used with non-Atmel CPLD families such as Xilinx XC9500 or Lattice ispMACH?

No - ATDS15XXKSW1 is strictly limited to Atmel ATF15xx CPLD families (AS, ASL, ASV, ASVL, BE). Its synthesis output, constraints handling, and fitter interface are hardcoded for Atmel's architecture and FIT15xx toolchain. Attempting use with other vendors' devices will fail during fitting or produce invalid netlists. ATDS15XXKSW1 contains no cross-family support or generic EDIF export mode.

How is the ATDS15XXKSW1 license delivered and activated?

After purchase, Aetrix Electronics provides a download link for ProChip Designer v5.0.1 and instructions to request a FLEXlm node-locked license file from Microchip (formerly Atmel) via their online portal. The license file must be installed locally on the licensed Windows PC. ATDS15XXKSW1 activation requires internet access only for initial license request - no ongoing connection is needed for daily synthesis use.