Xilinx CPLD/FPGA development tools

[Budi Nugroho]

Hi everybody,
I'm a newbie here, I need help to find the suitable Xilinx development tools (software, kits, and programmer) for my new assignment to design a real time controller to manage a low rate (19.2 kbps) TDMA communication efficiently. I planned to use Xilinx CPLD or FPGA.

I used to develop CPLD code using Xilinx Foundation to program XC9500 series CPLD long time ago (around the year 2000) in my previous job, I use ABEL HDL (not VHDL lol) that time. I found that the design environment was quite suitable for me, I can mix schematic entry with ABEL HDL entry modules on my designs, and perform functional/timing simulation to speed-up my design process.

So, if somebody here have information about equivalent development tools currently available please share it with me. I'll appreciate it greatly.

My regards to all great designers here,

Budi Nugroho

 

[Mikebits]

I would start here. https://www.fpga4fun.com/FPGAsoftware1.html
As for Xilinx ISE webpack (Free version), I think it will soon be discontinued, so Altera Quartus may be a better choice?

 

[Budi Nugroho]

Dear Mikebits,
Thank you very much for the direction you show me I'll visit the link right away!
Appreciate that so much, thanks again.