Cologne Chip GateMate FPGA Toolchain Installation User Guide (UG1002)
Installation guide for the Cologne Chip GateMate FPGA toolchain, covering synthesis, implementation, and programming on Windows and Linux for CCGM1A1 devices.
Overview
This user guide (UG1002) provides detailed instructions for setting up the toolchain for the Cologne Chip GateMate FPGA series, specifically targeting the CCGM1A1. It outlines the complete design flow from entry to hardware configuration, including RTL synthesis using Yosys and VHDL support via GHDL. The document details hardware and software requirements for both Linux and Windows environments, provides procedures for building software from source, and explains how to install optional simulation tools such as Icarus Verilog and GTKWave. Additionally, it includes a quick start guide for synthesizing designs, implementing place and route, and programming bitfiles using openFPGALoader.
Use Cases
- Setting up an open-source FPGA development environment
- Synthesizing Verilog or VHDL designs for GateMate FPGAs
- Programming CCGM1A1 bitfiles to evaluation boards
- Configuring FPGA simulation and waveform viewing tools