Altera PowerPlay Early Power Estimator - Manual (Page 26)

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PowerPlay Early Power Estimator For Arria GX FPGAs May 2008
PowerPlay Early Power Estimator Inputs
Figure 3–5 shows the RAM Summary in the Quartus II software
Compilation Report for a design targeting the device family. The
Compilation Report provides the RAM type, the RAM mode, and the
data width.
Figure 3–5. RAM Summary in Compilation Report
Figure 3–6 shows the PowerPlay Early Power Estimator spreadsheet and
the estimated power consumed by RAM blocks in this design.
Figure 3–6. RAM Section in the PowerPlay Early Power Estimator
Block This shows the power dissipation due to internal toggling of the RAM (in W).
Use the Quartus II PowerPlay Power Analyzer for accurate analysis based on the
exact RAM modes in your design. This value is calculated automatically.
Total This shows the estimated power in W, based on the inputs you entered. It is the
total power consumed by RAM blocks and is equal to the routing power and the
block power. This value is calculated automatically.
User Comments Enter any comments. This is an optional entry.
Table 3–3. RAM Section Information (Part 4 of 4)
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