Key Feature Comparison between XPS and IP Integrator - 2023.2 English

ISE to Vivado Design Suite Migration Guide (UG911)
Document ID
UG911
Release Date
2023-11-01
Version
2023.2 English

Xilinx Platform Studio (XPS) and IP integrator are system-level tools that enable easier design creation using AMD IP or custom IP. The primary differences between these tool flows are highlighted in the following table.

Table 1. Tool Flow Differences Between XPS and IP Integrator
Feature XPS IP Integrator
IP catalog Embedded-only IP catalog, which is separate from other AMD IP (CORE Generator™ catalog) Integrated Vivado Design Suite catalog
Design capture format
  • XMP file for project information (device, flow)
  • MHS file for design information (IPs and their connections)
  • Project information stored as part of design in the Vivado Design Suite
  • Design information stored in BD (XML format)
Text-based editing MHS file editing in text editor/XPS editor Tcl-based edit/design creation facilities in-line with the Vivado Design Suite
Integration with design tool
  • Loose coupling with Vivado Design Suite
  • Supports both ISE Design Suite (PlanAhead tool) and Vivado Design Suite
  • Tightly integrated into Vivado Design Suite
  • Only supported with Vivado Design Suite
Domains addressed Embedded (processor based) All
Graphical User Interface Patch Panel-based connectivity for interfaces Schematic/Block-based editing
Design Flows Makefile-based Integrated Vivado Design Suite flow
Device Family Support
  • PlanAhead design tool: Spartan-3, Virtex-4, Virtex-5, Virtex-6, 7 series devices, Zynq devices
  • Vivado: 7 series devices only (no Zynq device support)
  • 7 series devices
  • Zynq device
  • UltraScale devices
  • New architectures