PAC-Designer

PAC-Designer is a top-tier design and verification solution, recently updated to its latest version 5.2.1263. This software, developed by Lattice Semiconductor, focuses on platform management, power management, and programmable clock device families. It comes under the Development Tools category, with a specific focus as an IDE (Integrated Development Environment).

This comprehensive tool offers a fully integrated design and simulation environment, making it an essential asset for professionals working with Platform Manager, Power Manager II, and ispClock devices. The software's high-level logic design mechanism and easy-to-use GUI facilitate efficient workflow and productivity. One of its significant advantages is its seamless interaction with ispLEVER, creating a complete CPLD/FPGA design environment for Platform Manager users.

Available for download in versions such as 6.0, 5.2, and 5.1, PAC-Designer supports various Windows operating systems, including XP, 7, 8, 10, and 11. The program can be accessed using file names like PacD20.exe, PACD60.exe, PACD601.exe, PACD61.exe, and PACD62.exe.

Key features include a high-level design entry for flexible power management and hierarchical design entry. The tool also integrates smoothly with other Lattice software support tools, such as IP Express, offering a broad range of design utilities.

Pros:

• Fully integrated design and simulation environment
• Easy-to-use GUI
• High-level logic and hierarchical design entry
• Seamless interaction with other Lattice tools like IP Express

Cons:

• Limited to platforms and devices supported by Lattice Semiconductor
• Requires Windows OS for operation

For those working in platform management and programmable device design, PAC-Designer version 5.2.1263 stands out as a robust, user-friendly tool available for free download to enhance and streamline your development process.

You may want to check out more software, such as C++ Compiler, Sun Java Toolkit for CDC or MIDletPascal, which might be similar to PAC-Designer.