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AGrig15
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6 years ago

FPGA is heated like an iron

Hello! Faced a small problem related to the FPGA family Cyclone IV E EP4CE55 in the BGA-484 case. 1 of 2 FPGAs on the same boards and with the same project is heated like an iron. I power the FPGA wi...
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a_x_h_75
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6 years ago

I suspect you have a build fault on the board that is heating up. The fact that it is working is (perhaps) not surprising depending on the nature of the fault.

Is it the FPGA that is the source of the heat, not a nearby power supply? Does it heat up even with the FPGA unconfigured?

It won't function for very long if it's overheating in the manner you suggest. I recommend having it removed and replaced. If you can check the board before having the new part fitted I suggest you do.

Cheers,

Alex