PyFPGA is a Python package that provides an abstraction layer for working with FPGA development tools in a vendor-agnostic, programmatic way. It includes:
- A class for each supported tool, enabling project creation, synthesis, place and route, bitstream generation, and programming.
- A set of command-line helpers for simple projects or quick evaluations.
With PyFPGA, you can create your own FPGA development workflow tailored to your needs. Some of its key benefits include:
- A unified API across different tools and devices.
- Compatibility with Version Control Systems and Continuous Integration.
- Ensured reproducibility and repeatability.
- Lower resource consumption compared to GUI-based workflows.
It currently supports vendor tools such as Diamond, Ise, Quartus, Libero, and Vivado, as well as Openflow, a solution based on Free/Libre and Open Source Software (FLOSS).
Attention!
PyFPGA assumes that the backend tool is ready to run. This implies, depending on the operating system, the following:
- The tool is installed.
- A valid license, if needed, is configured.
- The tool is available in the system PATH.
- On GNU/Linux: required packages are installed, environment variables are set, and permissions are granted for devices (to transfer the bitstream).