Information Search is a specialized utility designed to streamline access to FPGA documentation on the Microchip website.
With Information Search, users can quickly locate:
- Datasheets
- Application notes
- Reference manuals
- Other technical resources
All results are sourced directly from official Microchip FPGA web resources. This tool is ideal for engineers, developers, and administrators who require fast, reliable access to the latest FPGA documentation.
- High-speed search across all Microchip FPGA documentation
- Filter by document type (datasheet, application note, manual, etc.)
- Customizable search parameters for more targeted and efficient results
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10 / Windows 11 |
| Privileges | Local administrator rights required for installation |
| Memory | Minimum 4 GB RAM |
| Disk Space | Minimum 1 GB free space |
Important: You must have local administrator privileges to install Information Search. If you do not have these privileges, please contact your IT department.
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Download the installer from one of the following locations:
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Right-click the downloaded installer and select “Run as administrator.”
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Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.
If you have previously installed the tool, please follow these instructions to remove it before installing a new version:
- Navigate to the installation directory.
- Run the file named
maintenancetool.exeas administrator. - Follow the on-screen prompts to uninstall the existing version.
- After the uninstall process completes, reboot your machine to remove any remaining directories.
- Once your system restarts, you can install the new version following the steps above.
When viewing the GitHub release page, you will see multiple files under the Assets section.
Please download only the .exe file - for example:
infosearch-2025.10.15.exe
Do not download the automatically generated files labeled:
- Source code (zip)
- Source code (tar.gz)
These are automatically created by GitHub and do not contain the actual application or any source code.
Download this:
infosearch-<release-number>.exe
Ignore these:
Source code (zip)
Source code (tar.gz)
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Launch your preferred web browser.
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Navigate to:
http://localhost:5002/or use the hostname and port specified during installation.
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Enter keywords to search for FPGA documentation on the Microchip website.
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Filter results by:
- Document type
- Product family
- Other search parameters
For troubleshooting and further assistance:
- Open the Information Search interface.
- Click Help on the right-hand side of the top banner to access the User Guide.
For additional support or feedback, please reach out via your organization’s IT or Microchip technical support channel.