Chapter 17: Understanding and Evaluating Power in MAX II Devices
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MAX II Power Estimation Using the PowerPlay Early Power Estimator
MAX II Power Estimation Using the PowerPlay Early Power Estimator
The PowerPlay Early Power Estimator spreadsheet allows you to enter information
into sections based on architectural features. The PowerPlay Early Power Estimator
spreadsheet also provides a subtotal of power consumed by each architectural feature
reported in each section in mWatts (mW). Figure 17–2 shows the overview of the
MAX II PowerPlay Early Power Estimator summary worksheet.
Figure 17–2. MAX II PowerPlay Early Power Estimator
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The power estimator results are based on estimated power data from device
simulations and typical silicon measurements under nominal conditions. Results
obtained should only be used as an estimation of power, not as a specification. The
actual ICC must be verified during device operation, as this measurement is sensitive
to the actual pattern in the device and the environmental operating conditions.
PowerPlay Early Power Estimator Inputs
The following sections of the chapter explain what values you need to enter for the
PowerPlay Early Power Estimator spreadsheet. The areas of entry in the PowerPlay
Early Power Estimator spreadsheet include input parameters, clock, logic, UFM, and
input/output (I/O) module.
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