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Ian_Maw
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3 months ago

Power Rating Required for RZQ Resistor on Cyclone V SE

Hi,

I need to include the 100R resistor we are using connected to RZQ pin D21 on the 484 ball package.

Can anyone tell me what the maximum current I would realistically experience. If I just assumed that the resistor connected directly from a voltage rail through the resistor to ground it would make my resistor too large, physically, thus the need for realistic figures please.

Thanks.

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  • AqidAyman_Altera's avatar
    AqidAyman_Altera
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    Hi,

     

    Through my knowledge, Altera does not publish a maximum current through the RZQ pin or a required resistor wattage. Based on the intended function, the current is small, and a standard low-wattage precision resistor is typically sufficient.

     

    Thank you.

    • Ian_Maw's avatar
      Ian_Maw
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      Thanks, but the problem is that I need to have a figure for my derating. I can't just make up a number, with respect. I do think that Altera should be able to provide this information.

  • FvM's avatar
    FvM
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    Hi,

    different FPGA families have calibration blocks with different properties. Cyclone 10 LP e.g. has separate Rup/Rdn and specifies that the applied voltage during calibration can be up to VCCIO (90 mW/100 ohm at highest VCCIO of 3V). But calibration completes in about 100 us, considering chip resistor time constant > 1 ms, there will be a huge power margin even for small 63 mW 0402. Cyclone V may apply lower maximal voltage to RZQ, but if not, I don't expect problems.

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      Ian_Maw
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      Thanks FvM.

      I have used your answer for now but I will leave the question open for now.