License

All the open-source VHDL code published by DESY-MSK Group uses the following license:

CERN Open Hardware Licence Version 2 - Weakly Reciprocal

This license is chosen for its focus on encouraging collaboration and sharing while providing some basic guidelines for responsible use and distribution.

In short:

  • Usage: You are free to use the firmware for any purpose without restrictions.

  • Modification: You can modify the design and create your own versions.

  • Distribution: You can share the original or modified designs with others.

  • Documentation: If you distribute the firmware, you need to include the original documentation and any changes you made.

  • Disclaimer: The firmware is provided as-is, without warranties, and you use it at your own risk.

  • Liability: The creators are not liable for any damages or problems caused by the firmware.

More information can be found on SPDX page: spdx.org/licenses/CERN-OHL-W-2.0.html

For all other code (eg. tcl, python etc.) Apache License 2.0 (Apache-2.0) is used.

Licenses like GPL or LGPL should be avoided as they may conflict with Xilinx code license.