Altera PowerPlay Early Power Estimator - Manual (Page 15)

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October 2005 PowerPlay Early Power Estimator User Guide: Stratix, Stratix GX & Cyclone FPGAs
Setting Up PowerPlay Early Power Estimator for Stratix, Stratix GX & Cyclone FPGAs
Estimating Power After Completing the FPGA Design
When you complete your FPGA design, estimate the device power
consumption using the simulation-based power estimation feature in the
Quartus II software. The Quartus II Simulator supports simulation-based
power estimation for Stratix, Stratix GX, Cyclone, MAX
® 7000AE,
MAX 7000B, and MAX 3000A devices.
Table 2–3 shows the advantages and disadvantages when using the
simulation-based power estimation feature in Quartus II software when
the FPGA design is complete.
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For more information on the simulation-based power estimation feature
in Quartus II software, refer to the PowerPlay Early Power Estimator
chapter in the Quartus II Handbook.
1 Altera strongly recommends that you run the PowerPlay early
power estimator after your FPGA design is completed.
Table 2–3. Power Estimation When FPGA Design Is Complete
Advantages Disadvantages
Provides the most accurate power
estimation since the simulation stimuli
reflects actual device behavior Power estimation done later in the
FPGA design cycle