Configuration & Testing
Figure 5–4. External Temperature-Sensing Diode
Stratix GX Device
Temperature-Sensing
Device
tempdiodep
tempdioden
Table 5–2 shows the specifications for bias voltage and current of the
Stratix GX temperature-sensing diode.
Table 5–2. Temperature-Sensing Diode Electrical Characteristics
Parameter
Minimum
Typical
100
Maximum
120
Units
μA
μA
V
IBIAS high
80
8
IBIAS low
10
12
VBP – VBN
VBN
0.3
0.9
0.7
V
Series resistance
3
W
The temperature-sensing diode works for the entire operating range
shown in Figure 5–5.
Altera Corporation
February 2005
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Stratix GX Device Handbook, Volume 1