Article ID: 000084987 Content Type: Troubleshooting Last Reviewed: 09/11/2012

Is there an issue with the transceiver power estimation accuracy for Arria V devices when using the PowerPlay Power Analyzer in the Quartus II software version 11.1sp2?

Environment

  • Quartus® II Subscription Edition
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    Description The PowerPlay Power Analyzer in the Quartus® II software version 11.1sp2 and earlier versions may overpredict transceiver power in Arria® V devices.
    Resolution

    Use the Early Power Estimator (EPE) version 11.1sp2 to estimate the transceiver power in Arria V devices.

    A future version of the PowerPlay Power Analyzer in the Quartus II software will have more accurate transceiver power estimation.

    Related Products

    This article applies to 2 products

    Arria® V FPGAs and SoC FPGAs
    Arria® V GX FPGA