Objectives

Tensilica’s objectives and goals in supporting a formal and streamlined University Licensing Program are: to promote use of Tensilica Inc.’s technology in curriculum; to further the usage of Tensilica Inc.’s technology in research and development; and to strengthen the relationship between Tensilica and faculty and students in higher education.

Overview

Tensilica University License Program terms:

• No licensing fee
• Term is for 270 days (academic school year – 9 months)
• License may be renewed every 270 days with Tensilica’s approval
• Prior to the semi annual or annual renewal period, the university representative(s) shall submit a report
  - Explain how the tools are used in classroom or research
  - Provide success stories and feedback on projects
  - Provide feedback on tools or documentation
• Publicity, disclosure or publication of Tensilica related material requires pre-approval from Tensilica
• Terms and conditions are fixed, and no changes are permitted to the standard University License Agreement

Account Privileges

• Software-only Xtensa Processor Generator access
• Vectra LX DSP engine and Xtensa HiFi2 access
• One Xtensa processor generator account login
• Up to five sub-account logins with separate passwords
• 10 seats for Tensilica's Xtensa Software Developers Toolkit (XCC Compiler, Xtensa Instruction Set Simulator (ISS) with Xtensa Modeling Protocol (XTMP), GNU toolchain, Xtensa Xplorer - Standard edition)
• 10 seats for Xtensa Processor Developers Toolkit (Xtensa Xplorer - Processor Developer's Edition, TIE Compiler, XPRES Compiler)
• No hardware RTL access permitted
• No Xtensa Emulation Kit support

Support and Training

• Web-based self-help, knowledge based, and documentation
• Tensilica Users Discussion Forum - tensilicausers@yahoogroups.com.
• E-mail or live phone support not included

Appropriate Signatory

The Tensilica University License is an agreement between Tensilica and an institution of higher education. The signatory of the license should be the head of the department, and must be a full-time professor or other administrator of the University with authority to sign on behalf of the institution. Individuals, either faculty or student, may not enter into the University License for their own personal use.