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Free Open Source Embedded Linux now available for the Nios II Processor. Download the distribution and get started.

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This Wiki is dedicated to making the most of your Nios II embedded processor development by giving Nios II users a place to collaborate on user guides, design tips, and other frequently asked questions.

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Operating Systems
- Linux for the Nios II Processor with MMU
- uClinux for the NIOS II Processor without MMU (contains a lot info useful for MMU enabled systems, too)
- Commercially supported open source Linux for the Nios II Processor: TimeSys LinuxLink
- µCommercially suprted RTOS: micrium µC/OS-II
- eCos
- DasUBoot a powerful boot loader and monitor.
- RTEMS
- FreeRTOS
- ERIKA Enterprise
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Design Tips and Tools
- C2H C-to-Hardware Acceleration Compiler
- CommandLine development flow for the Nios II
- CrossGcc build nios2-elf toolchain on Linux.
- CustomInstructions contains info that you can't find in the documentation.
- Custom Floating Point Unit contains a single preicsion floating point unit that you can use with Nios II
- VersionControl you should use Subversion to keep track of your daily work.
- LinuxGdbServer NIOS2 gdb server under Linux.
- QuartusforLinux the recommended development platform.
- JtagStandalone standalone jtag tools instead of the bulk of Quartus for Linux
- GCCTools Software development using the gcc tools
- HAL Nios II Hardware Abstraction Layer
- NicheStack information (no rtos, ofw, modules, etc)
- Nios2EmbeddedEvaluationKit
- Video processing example designs
- ExampleDesigns
- SOPC Builder Hardware Peripherals
- SystemConsole
- WhitePapers
- Nios II Literature Page on Altera.com - Go here to download the latest documentation for the Nios II processor and SOPC Builder from Altera..
- Download the latest Altera Tools including the Nios II Embedded Design Suite for free
- AlteraEmbeddedPartners

Nios News

Quartus II Design Software and Nios II EDS Version 9.1 Now Available
Download the latest release of Altera's design tools. Visit the Altera download page.
See whats new in the latest release of Nios II on the Nios News page

Design Guides: Develop Embedded Systems with Altera FPGAs
These new design guides explain the best practices for developing embedded systems with Altera. If you're new to Altera's embedded products, the design guides will bring you up to speed quickly. Experienced users will learn how to improve efficiency and reduce design cycles. Download today!