This user guide introduces the Altera PowerPlay Early Power Estimator (PPE) for Arria GX FPGAs, and describes its features and usage.
This user guide explains how to set up and use the Altera PowerPlay Early Power Estimator spreadsheet for Arria GX FPGAs. It covers system requirements, downloading and installing the spreadsheet, entering device resources and operating parameters, and reviewing the calculated power analysis.
The guide also describes the spreadsheet inputs, power analysis sections, and factors that affect the accuracy of the estimates. It notes that the spreadsheet calculations are estimates, not specifications, and that actual power should be verified during device operation.
| Supported device family | Arria GX |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows NT/2000/XP |
| Spreadsheet software | Microsoft Excel 2003 or higher |
| Quartus II software | Version 8.0 or higher if generating a file for import |
| PowerPlay Early Power Estimator spreadsheet version | 8.0 and later for Arria GX |
It requires a PC running Windows NT/2000/XP.
It provides full support for the Arria GX device family.
Microsoft Excel 2003 or higher is required.
It is available from the Altera website at www.altera.com.