Altera PowerPlay Early Power Estimator - Manual (Page 54)

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PowerPlay Early Power Estimator For Stratix II, Stratix II GX & HardCopy II January 2007
Power Analysis
Figure 3–23 shows the Stratix II GX device PowerPlay Early Power
Estimator spreadsheet and the estimated power consumed by XCVR
blocks for an example design.
Figure 3–23. XCVR Section in the Early Power Estimator
Power Analysis The Main section of the PowerPlay Early Power Estimator spreadsheet
summarizes the power and current estimates for the design. The Main
section displays the total thermal power, thermal analysis, and power
supply sizing information. The accuracy of the information depends on
the information entered. The power consumed can also vary greatly
depending on the toggle rates entered. The following sections provide a
description of the results of the PowerPlay Early Power Estimator.