EP3SL150F780I3N Altera, EP3SL150F780I3N Datasheet - Page 491

• Manufacturer Part Number: EP3SL150F780I3N
• Description: Stratix III
• Manufacturer: Altera

Introduction
Altera Corporation
October 2007
SIII51016-1.2
The total power of an FPGA includes static power and dynamic power.
Static power is the power consumed by the FPGA when it is programmed
but no clocks are operating, while dynamic power is comprised of the
switching power when the device is configured and running. The
dynamic power is calculated with the following equation:
Equation 16–1. Dynamic Power Equation
Equation 16-1,
toggle rate are design-dependent. However, voltage can be varied to
lower dynamic power consumption by the square value of the voltage
difference. Stratix
advanced process optimizations, selectable core voltage, and
programmable power technology. These technologies enable Stratix III
designs to optimally meet design-specific performance requirements
with the lowest possible power.
The Quartus
technology to ensure performance is met at the lowest power
consumption. This automatic process allows designers to concentrate on
the functionality of their design, instead of the power consumption of the
design.
Power consumption also affects thermal management. Stratix III offers a
temperature sensing diode (TSD), which can self-monitor the device
junction temperature and be used with external circuitry for activities
such as controlling air flow to the FPGA.
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II software optimizes all designs with Stratix III power
“Dynamic Power
16. Programmable Power and
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Temperature Sensing Diode
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III devices minimize static and dynamic power with
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toggle rate
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