Article ID: 000081518 Content Type: Troubleshooting Last Reviewed: 01/01/2015

Will an Arria II GX device be damaged if the power sequencing requirements in the Arria II Device Family Pin Connection Guidelines are not followed?

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    Description

    No, an Arria® II GX device will not be damaged if the power sequencing requirements are not followed.

     

    The Arria II Device Family Pin Connection Guidelines (PDF) state that you must fully power VCC before VCCCB begins to ramp to support the ICCCB startup current as reported by Early Power Estimator (EPE).