CPLD WebPACK Overview and Readme Files

WebPACK is a free, downloadable design entry and implementation system for developing Xilinx CPLD designs on PCs.

WebPACK consist of the following modules that can be installed and used independently or in conjunction:

CPLD_Fitter: The XC9500-series CPLD fitter can be used to implement designs from either of two sources:
- Design netlists prepared using any of the supported third-party Xilinx Alliance EDA vendors, under control of the included Xilinx Design Manger user interface.
- VHDL, Verilog HDL or ABEL language designs prepared using the WebPACK HDL_ABEL module.
ChipViewer: Graphical fitter placement viewer and pin placement tool. The ChipViewer module is an add-on requiring the CPLD_Fitter Module to also be installed.
HDL_ABEL: VHDL, Verilog and ABEL compiler and design environment, including Project Navigator user interface for seamless, front-to-back design development. This module could also be used to compile HDL modules for use with any other Xilinx implementation software.
Programmer: JTAG download software for programming Xilinx XC9500-series CPLDs and FPGAs. This module can be used in conjunction with the WebPACK CPLD_Fitter for use with CPLD designs or as a stand-alone "lab" installation for use with CPLD or FPGA designs.

Please review the document pages under each of the links above for details on these WebPACK modules, including version compatibility and known issues.

WebPACK supports the following Xilinx CPLD families:

XC9500 (5V ISP)
XC9500XL (3.3V ISP)
XC9500XV (2.5V ISP)

For details, refer to the CPLD Device Support tables.

WebPACK runs on Pentium-compatible PC platforms under the following operating systems:

Windows NT 4.0 (Service Pack 3 or later)
Windows 98
Windows 95

WebPACK is not intended to be used in conjunction with any CD-based Xilinx software products, such as Alliance or Foundation software. The WebPACK HDL_ABEL and Programmer modules can, however, be used in conjunction with the Xilinx WebFITTER web-based CPLD fitter.

Note: Xilinx software "Service Packs" do not apply to WebPACK software. Any and all updates to WebPACK software are included in periodic revisions of the original WebPACK download modules. Specifically, WebPACK Version 2.1WP2.1 already includes all updates provided in Xilinx 2.1i Service Pack #1 that apply to WebPACK software tools.