The Libero® tool comes in two versions, Libero Integrated Design Environment (IDE) and Libero System-on-Chip (SoC).
Libero IDE
If you're working with Microchip's legacy Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), you'll use Libero IDE. For the latest flash-based and SoC FPGAs, you'll turn to Libero SoC. Both Libero IDE and Libero SoC share a common design flow, with the primary difference being the FPGA families they support.
With Libero SoC, you gain access to SystemVerilog design entry and System Builder for Arm®-based SmartFusion® 2 devices, along with support for the embedded design flow for SoC FPGA designs.
Figure 2: Libero System-on-Chip (SoC)
Design Suite for latest Flash and Soc FPGAs
Family Support
Libero SoC 12.0 and later are compatible with the 4th and 5th generation flash FPGA families.
Libero SoC 11.9 is suitable for the 3rd and 4th generation flash FPGA families.
It's important to note that Microchip recommends using Libero SoC 12.0 or later for any new designs you are targeting towards SmartFusion 2, IGLOO® 2, or RTG4™ FPGAs. You'll be using Libero IDE for legacy anti-fuse FPGAs, including the radiation-tolerant anti-fuse FPGAs and the first two generations of flash FPGAs.
If you need to work with Microchip Support staff directly, you can submit a technical support case. Keep in mind that many questions can be answered through our self-help resources, so this may not be your speediest option.