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Altera_Forum
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16 years ago

Maximum power dissipation

Hello, I am designing a Cyclone III EP3C25 and/or EP3C40 prototyping board. Since the main purpose is for design development, I would like to remain as flexible in the power requirements as pos...
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16 years ago

Thank you again for your help and quick reply.

Please, how did you come up with the 3-4W dissipation number. This has been what is frustrating me. I cannot seem to find information on how to determine the maximum dissipation.

Also, if your estimation is correct, then it seems easily possible to exceed the maximum dissipation on the Cyclone III starter board from terasic, which does not supply, suggest or warn about using a heat sink.

Dave Rector

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