Altera PowerPlay Early Power Estimator for Altera CPLDs - Manual (Page 11)

December 2010 Altera Corporation PowerPlay Early Power Estimator for Altera CPLDs User Guide
2. PowerPlay Early Power Estimator
Worksheets
This chapter describes how to evaluate and manage MAX II and MAX V power using
the PowerPlay EPE spreadsheet.
This chapter contains the following sections:
■ “Power Estimation Using the PowerPlay Early Power Estimator” on page 2–1
■ “Factors Affecting the PowerPlay Early Power Estimator Spreadsheet Accuracy”
on page 2–13
Power Estimation Using the PowerPlay Early Power Estimator
This section provides information about each worksheet of the PowerPlay EPE
spreadsheet. The PowerPlay EPE spreadsheet provides the ability to enter
information into worksheets based on architectural features. The PowerPlay EPE
spreadsheet also provides a subtotal of power consumed by each architectural feature
and is reported in each worksheet in mWatts (mW).
Main Worksheet
The Main worksheet of the PowerPlay EPE spreadsheet summarizes the power and
current estimates for the design. The Main worksheet displays the total thermal
power, thermal analysis, and power supply sizing information.
Figure 2–1 shows the Main worksheet of the PowerPlay EPE spreadsheet.
Figure 2–1. Main Worksheet of the PowerPlay EPE Spreadsheet
Power Information Input Parameter Information
Thermal Analysis
Information
Power Supply Sizing
Information