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Home > Support > Devices > Power Management Print This Page Subscribe to Email Power Management Resource Center Altera develops FPGAs and CPLDs using advanced process technologies that provide fast performance and high-logic density. The Power Management Resource Center helps you: Understand power consumption considerations when planning system designs Estimate power requirements throughout the entire design flow Manage and deliver power requirements using solutions from leading power-IC companies For resources on power basics, thermal power, and power supply management see the following: Power Basics Documentation Thermal Power Management Documentation Power Supply Management Documentation For resources on PowerPlay power analysis tools see the following: PowerPlay Early Power Estimator Tools Download and Documentation Quartus® II Software Power Analyzer Tool Support and Documentation For resources on power partner solutions, see the following: Power Management Partner Solutions To search for known power issues and technical support solutions, use Altera’s Knowledge Database. You can also visit the Altera® Forum to connect and discuss technical issues with other Altera users. For further technical support, use mySupport to create, view, and update service requests. Power Management Resources Table 1 provides links to available documentation on power basics. Table 1. Power Basics Documentation  Title Description Power Overview This document describes the different components of total power consumed by the device. AN 355: Stratix II Device Power Considerations (PDF) This application note describes the comprehensive power management strategy when designing with Stratix® II devices. Understanding & Evaluating Power in MAX II Devices (PDF) This document describes how to evaluate and manage MAX® II device power using the MAX II PowerPlay Early Power Estimator.  Table 2 provides links to available documentation on thermal power. Table 2. Thermal Power Management Documentation  Title Description Thermal Management  This document describes in detail the thermal management of a device. The more power a device consumes, the more heat it generates. This heat must be dissipated to maintain operating temperatures within specification. AN 358: Thermal Management for FPGAs (PDF)  This application note provides guidance on managing thermal performance. Table 3 provides links to available documentation on power supply management. Table 3. Power Supply Management Documentation  Title Description Power Supply Integrity  This document describes the proper bypassing and decoupling techniques to improve overall power supply signal integrity, which is important for reliable design operation. Power Supply Regulation  This documentation describes different factors to consider when deciding on a regulated voltage supply solution. Related Links Stratix IV FPGAs: The Lowest Power High-End 40-nm FPGA 40-nm Power Management and Advantages White Paper (PDF) Rate This Page

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