PowerPlay Early Power Estimator Download for Cyclone® III Devices

The Cyclone III PowerPlay early power estimator results are based on measured power data. The Cyclone III, PowerPlay early power estimator provides a current (I_CC) and power (P) estimate based on typical conditions (room temperature and nominal V_CC). These calculations should only be used as an estimation of power, not as a specification. You should verify the actual I_CC during device operation, as this measurement is sensitive to the actual pattern in the device and the environmental operating conditions.

Instructions for Using the PowerPlay Early Power Estimator for Cyclone III Devices

1. To use the PowerPlay early power estimator Cyclone III devices, Microsoft Excel must be installed on your computer.
2. Open the spreadsheet, select the targeted family and packages from the Input Parameter section in the Main tab of PowerPlay Early Power Estimator.
3. Enter the resources that going to use in the design. Make sure the toggle rate of the resources match hardware performance.
4. After finish enter all the resources in the PowerPlay Early power estimator, go back to Main tab to check Total Power, Static Power, Power Supply Current and etc.

Please select a Microsoft Excel version of PowerPlay Early Power Estimator Cyclone III devices below:

Note: A macro is embedded within the PowerPlay early power estimator for Cyclone III devices that allows you to reset all user-entered values. If you disable the macro, you must manually reset all user-entered values.