The Gold license is a paid tier designed for professional developers who need access to a broader range of device densities.
| License Type | Best for | "Helpfulness" | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Hobbyists, small CPLDs | Very limited; mostly for evaluation | | Free 1-Year Gold | Prototyping with specific devices (e.g., PolarFire) | Most helpful for short projects | | Node-Locked | Single PC, permanent | Essential for production work | | Floating | Team/network usage | Helps multiple engineers share | microchip libero license
Microchip provides a 30-day evaluation license that unlocks all features. This is ideal for teams performing a "proof of concept" before committing to a paid tier. 2. Node-Locked vs. Floating Licenses The Gold license is a paid tier designed
Supports mainstream devices like IGLOO2, SmartFusion2, and smaller PolarFire FPGAs. and smaller PolarFire FPGAs.