Honored ContributorHi,
I am designing power module for cyclone 3 fpga(EP3C40F484) In that I need to know ICCint(core current for core voltage of 1.2 v). when i use webench power architect.it shows 4.7A. i think it is much higher then the required.can i use 1.2v at 3A regulator.any idea :) Thanks in Advance. Regards, Shahul
Honored ContributorI wonder, how webbench power architect can answer the question of your design's core current consumption? It can't know about. The device manual tells:
--- Quote Start --- Altera offers two ways to estimate power for a design: the Excel-based Early Power Estimator and the Quartus II PowerPlay Power Analyzer feature. --- Quote End --- Except for a small idle current, the core current is only dependant on logic activity: number of switching logic cells times core frequency. Most designs have a moderate core current consumption, because only a small number of logic cells is permanently switching.Honored ContributorHi FVM,
i have Excel-based Early Power Estimator tool. i don't know how to give data to it. please give me some idea about it. i also have its user manual but i am not clear with its information. Regards, ShahulHonored ContributorHi Shahul,
Even I am required to find instantaneous current(power) consumption of an altera UP3 board. Did you get any clues regarding this? Thanks, AmjadHonored ContributorHi amjath,
sorry I have no idea regarding that.Any how power estimator tool will be helpful. http://www.altera.com/support/devices/estimator/cy3-estimator/cy3-power_estimator_download.html (http://www.altera.com/support/devices/estimator/cy3-estimator/cy3-power_estimator_download.html) Regards, shahulHonored ContributorThanks Shahul for the prompt reply. I will look into it. :)
-Amjad
