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Altera Cyclone II PowerPlay Early Power Estimator User Manual

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Altera Corporation

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May 2006

PowerPlay Early Power Estimator User Guide For Cyclone II FPGAs

Using the Cyclone II PowerPlay Early Power Estimator

Figure 3–12

shows the PowerPlay Early Power Estimator spreadsheet I/O

section.

Figure 3–12. PowerPlay Early Power Estimator Spreadsheet I/O Section

The PowerPlay Early Power Estimator spreadsheet verifies whether or
not the I/O standard selected is available in the selected I/O bank. If there
is a discrepancy, it is displayed in the Bank I/O Std Check column, as
shown in

Figure 3–13

. The PowerPlay Early Power Estimator spreadsheet

Thermal Power (W), Block

This shows the estimated power consumed by the I/O elements (IOEs) in W. This
value is calculated automatically.

Thermal Power (W), Total

This shows the estimated power in W, based on the inputs you entered. It is the total
power consumed by the I/O pin and is equal to the routing power and the block
power. This value is calculated automatically.

Supply Current (A), I

CC I N T

This shows the internal supply current required for the module. This value is
calculated automatically.

Supply Current (A), I

CCI O

This shows the I/O supply current required for the module. The total I

CCI O

value for

an I/O bank is listed based on the I/O bank section. This value is calculated
automatically.

User Comments

Enter any comments. This is an optional entry.

Table 3–6. I/O Section Information (Part 2 of 2)

Column Heading

Description