1275 - Lattice Mico32/ Installation: Can the LatticeMico32 System Builder software be installed without installing ispLever or Lattice Diamond?

1275 - Lattice Mico32/ Installation: Can the LatticeMico32 System Builder software be installed without installing ispLever or Lattice Diamond?

Solution:
Yes, it can. The LatticeMico32 System Builder (MSB) development tools can be installed without installing ispLever or Lattice Diamond. The LatticeMico32 System Builder tools do require ispVM System, however. The ispVM System software provides the driver and support software that allows the Gnu Debugger (GDB) to operate in concert with the Lattice USB download cable. When installing MSB a dialog box will appear that reports the installer can't find an existing ispLever, or Lattice Diamond installation. Simply continue the LatticeMico32 System Builder installation process. Installing MSB without ispLever or Lattice Diamond permits software engineering teams to create C/C++ based firmware without requiring the tools needed by the FPGA design team. Software engineering teams only require the .msb file generated by the FPGA design team in order to create managed make C/C++ projects.