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Altera_Forum
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11 years ago

fpga is getting heated unusually

My cyclone 3 starter kit is getting unusually getting heated up. Even before I burn the code into it, its getting heated in a few seconds as soon I switch on the power. Can someone tell me wha...
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11 years ago

Also, I am not sure if the board usually gets heated up as soon as the power is switched on and then cools down or does this sudden heating up of the FPGA mean that it has a problem.

Since am doubtful about this, I fear to use the board for more than 5 seconds.