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Altera_Forum
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12 years agofpga 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...
Altera_Forum
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12 years agoThe board should not be doing this, no.
Restore the board's FLASH memory, using the instructions I've already provided, so that - most importantly - it's in a known state. If the FPGA still heats erratically, you have a problem with the hardware.