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shriram_INTL
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3 years ago
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Power analysis and assignment of I/O Pins

Hi For power analysis of my RTL code, I use Intel Quartus Prime Pro. I'm searching for help with parameters that determines the Power Analyzer. So, could you please help me set up the paramete...
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AqidAyman_Altera
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3 years ago

Hello Shriram,


I hope you have a good day.


Can I know on the details what do you mean by the parameters that define the power savings block? On top of that, would you also explain on the good and bad cases meaning when u mentioned on the assigning smart I/O pins?


Regards,

Aqid Ayman


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shriram_INTL
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3 years ago

Hello, Aqid.

With "what do you mean by the parameters that define the power savings block," I mean the Power Saving Summary in Quartus Prime Pro's compilation Report under the Power Analyzer section. Smart VID Power Savings and Power savings are shown here.

I'm wondering if there's a tuning option, such as a timing constraint, that can change the Power Saved statistic, or if it's all based on Verilog code.

Another point of view is Area vs. Power.
For example, I'm looking for I/O Pin assignment first, then erroneous I/O pins, because the number of pins (volts) versus area can result in better or lower power savings.

Thanks and best regards,

Shriram