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Features, Features –2 – Altera PowerPlay Early Power Estimator User Manual

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Altera

Corporation

PowerPlay Early Power Estimator For Stratix II, Stratix II GX & HardCopy II

January 2007

Features

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These calculations should only be used as an estimation of
power, not as a specification. Be sure to verify the actual power
during device operation, as the information is sensitive to the
actual device design and the environmental operating
conditions.

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For more information about available device resources, I/O standard
support, and other device features, refer to the appropriate device family
handbook.

Features

The features of the PowerPlay Early Power Estimator spreadsheet
include:

Estimate your design’s power usage before creating the design,
during the design process, or after the design is complete

Import device resource information from the Quartus II software
into the PowerPlay Early Power Estimator spreadsheet with the use
of the Quartus II-generated PowerPlay Early Power Estimator file

Perform preliminary thermal analysis of your design