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Power and Thermal Analyzer (PTA)

Overview

Faster workflows, efficient, and intuitive power and thermal analysis without compromising accuracy.

Power and Thermal Analyzer (PTA) is the next-generation power and thermal analysis tool for Altera FPGAs. PTA introduces faster workflows, enhanced usability, and automation capabilities to help you make better design decisions earlier in the cycle. PTA replaces PTC with a modern, streamlined platform for today’s complex workloads.

Key Features & Benefits

Speed & Efficiency

Run power and thermal analysis quickly across devices, Speed grades, IP types; automate “what-if” and batch runs with TCL scripting

Enhanced Experience

Intuitive UI with Graphical reporting, hierarchy-first display, sortable columns, and native redo/undo for easier debugging

Accuracy

Trusted PTC-level power estimation across FPGA device families 

Flexibility

Use as a standalone tool or integrated within Quartus to fit your workflow. Import .ptc/ .qptcfiles for seamless migration. Export, import, and reuse PTA data across designs for consistent analysis.

Streamlined Input, Validation & Debug

Faster setup with row-based entry and view filtering, plus real-time error highlighting and improved debug usability

Hard IP Support

Guided setup plus accurate modeling of hard IP - EMIF, PCI Express, high-speed transceivers (Device dependent)

Thermal Solution Assessment

Assess and optimize thermal performance with flexible calculation modes

Supported Devices

Altera FPGAs
Power and Thermal AnalyzerEarly Power Estimator
Agilex 9
✓✕
Agilex 7
✓✕
Agilex 5
✓✕
Stratix 10
✓✕
Mature Devices
✕✓
Migration

Starting with version 25.3, PTA is the supported tool for accurate, and flexible power and thermal analysis. Engineers can seamlessly migrate from legacy PTC workflows without losing project data. Simply select Import PTC File when creating a project. All PTC data—including design hierarchy, resource usage, and power profiles—is automatically imported, letting you continue analysis, run “what-if” scenarios, and leverage enhanced reporting with minimal setup.