Measuring Power Consumption of Processor

[Nilesh Khambekar]

Hi,

question about basics of power measurement...

In the power equation, we have
1) static power by = I X Vdd
[static]
2) switching power = 0.5 X C X (Vdd^2) X f
[dynamic]
3) short circuit power = Q X vdd X f X N
[dynamic]
4) leakage power = I(leak) X Vdd
[static]

How do we measure these components?

-For finding static power, we find total current flowing (from voltage
drop across register). and Multiply it by Supply voltage (core
voltage). right?

-How do we measure switching power of processor assuming maximum
switching activity? we know f and Vdd. What about C ?

-How do we measure short circuit power ?

-Can we disable clock to find leakage power component of static power?

Thanks,
Nilesh