Altera PowerPlay Early Power Estimator - Manual (Page 3)

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Contents
About this User Guide ............................................................................. v
Revision History ........................................................................................................................................ v
How to Contact Altera .............................................................................................................................. v
Typographic Conventions ........................................................................................................................ v
Chapter 1. About the PowerPlay Early Power Estimator
Release Information ............................................................................................................................... 1–1
Device Family Support ......................................................................................................................... 1–1
General Description ............................................................................................................................... 1–1
Features ................................................................................................................................................... 1–2
Chapter 2. Setting Up PowerPlay Early Power Estimator
System Requirements ............................................................................................................................ 2–1
Download & Install the PowerPlay Early Power Estimator ........................................................... 2–1
Estimating Power ................................................................................................................................... 2–1
Entering Information into the PowerPlay Early Power Estimator ................................................. 2–4
Chapter 3. Using the PowerPlay Early Power Estimator
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 3–1
PowerPlay Early Power Estimator Inputs ......................................................................................... 3–1
Power Analysis .................................................................................................................................... 3–31
Factors Affecting PowerPlay Early Power Estimator Spreadsheet Accuracy ............................ 3–39