/PageLabels 4 0 R With width cascading, both DRAMs are connected to the same ChipSelects, Address and Command bus, but use different portions of the data bus (DQ & DQS). It includes in it both the high speed and low power modules which helps in achieving power efficiency. >> /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] For Read/Write Training, the Controller/PHY IPs typically offer a number of algorithms. Functional DescriptionExample Designs, 13. Check out the article on DDR4 timing parameters to learn more about CL, CWL, etc ZQ Calibration is related to the data pins [DQ]. /Type /Page Enabling UART or Semihosting Printout, 4.14.4. /CropBox [0 0 612 792] << The picture below shows how the data signals and address/commmand signals are connected between the ASIC/Soc/Processor and the DRAMs on the DIMM. DDR PHY Training Making Sense Of DRAM Whiteboard Wednesday - Introducing the DFI 5.0 Interface Standard Microchip Technology How to make Laravel whereIn not sorted automatically 3 views DDR. A good place to start is to look at some of the essential IOs and understand what their functions are. /Contents [82 0 R 83 0 R] Technical Marketing Communications Specialist, Teledyne LeCroy. 2009-07-08T19:39:57-07:00 Nios II-based Sequencer PHY Manager, 1.7.1.6. xb```f``e`202 +P#AQA%Ci^\% _s20h/XO@esM S
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/Resources 183 0 R DDR2, DDR3, and LPDDR2 Resource Utilization in Arria V Devices, 10.7.2. /CropBox [0 0 612 792] So, for a x4 device number of bits is 1K x 4 = 4K bits (or 512B). Specify the best location of the specific cluster in the fabric, making sure the dimensions of the cluster are large enough to include all relevant cells. Depending on what's available in the market and what is cheaper, you could have a single 16Gb memory die, in this case you would call it a Single Rank system because you just need 1 ChipSelect signal (CS_n) to read all the contents of the memory. Generate an accurate Netlist, including parasitic values and input loads for the SPICE simulator. This means there are only 2^10 = 1K columns. /Type /Page << In a x4 DRAM the memory returns 32-bits of data with every READ operation (8 burts of data is returned with 4 bits in each burst), in case of x8 64 bits is returned and in case x16 devices 128 bits (BL8 x 16). Next, you may wonder why the DQ pins even have this parallel network of 240 resistors in the first place! /Parent 10 0 R >> /Type /Page Since the column address is 10 bits wide, there are 1K bit-lines per row. The table above is only a subset of commands you can issue to the DRAM. <>
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/Resources 93 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] 2 DRAM Main Memory Main memory is stored in DRAM cells that have much higher storage density DRAM cells lose their state over time -must be refreshed periodically, hence the name Dynamic The Controller and PHY have to perform a few more important steps before data can be reliably written-to or read-from the DRAM. This is distinct from protocol-layer testing, which determines whether the controller and memory chips are communicating properly at the digital level and above. DDR2 and DDR3 Resource Utilization in Arria II GZ Devices, 10.7.3. /Type /Page /CropBox [0 0 612 792] /CropBox [0 0 612 792] /Rotate 90 7 0 obj /Parent 11 0 R In a device such as a network switch or router, there could be changes in Voltage and Temperature during its course of operation. /Rotate 90 // See our complete legal Notices and Disclaimers. /Type /Page >> /Contents [202 0 R 203 0 R] /CropBox [0 0 612 792] >> (
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/Contents [133 0 R 134 0 R] /Contents [178 0 R 179 0 R] The calibration algorithm is implemented in software. Please click here to continue without javascript.. In the picture below, the first x4 DRAM is connected to DQ[3:0] and the second on to DQ[7:4]. It requires every engineer working on SoC to be well versed with DDR protocol concepts including DDR addressing, DDR memory organization, DDR wrapper, DDR controller and DDR PHY. Of late, it's seeing more usage in embedded systems as well. >> /Contents [169 0 R 170 0 R] /CropBox [0 0 612 792] stream
The new specification completely transitions to PHY-independent training mode where the PHY trains the memory interface without involving the controller. /Parent 7 0 R One other DRAM variety you may come across is a "Dual-Die Package" or DDP. /Resources 222 0 R <>
/Kids [13 0 R 14 0 R 15 0 R 16 0 R 17 0 R 18 0 R 19 0 R 20 0 R 21 0 R 22 0 R] Nios II-based Sequencer SCC Manager, 1.7.1.4. /Contents [130 0 R 131 0 R] The following figure is from section 2.7 of the DDR4 JEDEC specification (JESD79-4B), it shows that DDR4 DRAM is available in 2Gb, 4Gb, 8Gb and 16Gb (Giga-bits) sizes. /Parent 9 0 R Another example - Say you need an 8Gb memory and the interface to your chip is x8. >> /Resources 90 0 R << 18 0 obj Verify equal loading of all cells, to achieve the exact same timing effect. >> Analyze structure and form a mesh clock circuit using symmetric drive cells. When a ZQCL command is issued during initialization, this DQ calibration control block is enabled and an internal comparator within the DQ calibration control block tunes the p-channel devices using VOH[0:4] until the voltage is exactly VDDq/2 (A classic resistor divider). endobj 14 0 obj Once the timer is set, periodic calibration is run every time the timer expires. . >> Or from the DIMM's point of view, the skew between clock and data is different for each DRAM on the DIMM. /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. << /Rotate 90 /Parent 6 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] /Type /Page 58 0 obj Modifying the Pin Assignment Script for QDRII and RLDRAMII, 1.13.3.2. The DDR PHY connects the memory controller and external memory devices in the speed critical command path. /Rotate 90 endobj 4.6 Star (240 rating) 356 (Student Enrolled) Trainer. /Contents [163 0 R 164 0 R] /S /D /Rotate 90 29 0 obj
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/Type /Page AUSTIN, Texas, May 2, 2018 The DDR PHY Interface (DFI) Group today released version 5.0 of the specification for interfaces between high-speed memory controllers and physical (PHY) interfaces to support the requirements of future mobile and server memory standards. <>
/Contents [139 0 R 140 0 R] /CropBox [0 0 612 792] /Resources 225 0 R If the DDR clock is aligned to the transmitted clock, it must be shifted by 90 before sampling Use PLL. This important phase is called Read/Write Training (or Memory Training or Initial Calibration) wherein the controller (or PHY) Runs algorithms to align clock [CK] and data strobe [DQS] at the DRAM Since you need two ChipSelects, this setup is called Dual-Rank. The tight timing requirement imposed by the DDR2 protocol. Identify all interface pins to other blocks, according to their types. << /CropBox [0 0 612 792] /Parent 9 0 R /Contents [109 0 R 110 0 R] 18 0 obj
19 0 obj /Resources 213 0 R << The PHY then does all the lower level signaling and drives the physical interface to the DRAM. >> The DDR command bus consists of several signals that control the operation of the DDR interface. /Rotate 90 QDRII and QDRII+ Resource Utilization in Arria II GX Devices, 10.7.8. Additional single address bit macro-cell abut to the Address/Command macro and form a wider address bus, which allows the addition of a single address bit with no timing penalty. q\ K5Zc19 &a3 . 62 0 obj The address bits registered coincident with the Read or Write command are used to select the starting column location for the burst operation. Col Address Identifies the file number within this drawer. <>
Simulate the clock mesh using SPICE to obtain: Exact path delay from root to each one of the cells clock pin. << /Contents [66 0 R 67 0 R 68 0 R 69 0 R 70 0 R 71 0 R 72 0 R 73 0 R 74 0 R] >> /Parent 6 0 R This is where the 'D' in DRAM comes from - it refers to Dynamic as opposed to SRAM (Static Random Access Memory). In this case you'll have a single DRAM chip soldered on the board but internally within the package it'll have a stack of 2 dies. /Rotate 90 0000001301 00000 n
9 0 obj /Resources 150 0 R In write-leveling mode, when the DRAM sees a DataStrobe (DQS), it uses it to sample the Clock (CK) and return the sampled value back to the controller through the DQ bus. Powered by. /Rotate 90 << The browser version you are using is not recommended for this site.Please consider upgrading to the latest version of your browser by clicking one of the following links. /CropBox [0 0 612 792] ~1f dX%S-k=M For exact details refer to section 3.3 in the JESD79-49A specification. /Contents [136 0 R 137 0 R] /Rotate 90 Add lock-up latch between the two clock domains. >> On-Die-Terminations (ODT) values per IO groups are dynamically set. This video covers the steps the DDR-PHY sequences. << Stage 1: Read Calibration Part OneDQS Enable Calibration and DQ/DQS Centering, 1.17.5. /CropBox [0 0 612 792] endobj Reading from DRAM memory is a 2-step process (More on this in a following section) Page size is essentially the number of bits per row. /Producer (Acrobat Distiller 8.1.0 \(Windows\)) The top-level picture shows what a DRAM looks like on the outside. /Resources 231 0 R Identify the logic group operating on each polarity of the clock (rise/fall). . Or you could choose to have 2 individual 8Gb discrete devices soldered down on the PCB (because 2x8Gb devices happen to be cheaper than 1x16Gb). Terms of Service, 2023DFI - ddr-phy.org There are no re strictions on how thes e signals are received, Similarly, for x8 device it is 1KB and for x16 it is 2KB per page. Update the actual path delay and transition for all leaf pins. Basic I/O Pads I/O Channels - Transmission Lines - Noise and Interference High-Speed I/O - Transmitters -Receivers Clock Recovery - Source-Synchronous . Read Data Buffer and Write Data Buffer, 5.3.5. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. /Parent 9 0 R >> << Another thing to note is that, the width of DQ data bus is same as the column width. Figure 1: DDR4 Top Level Bank Group, Bank, Row, Column The top-level picture shows what a DRAM looks like on the outside. /Rotate 90 The design rules introduced by both the Structured ASIC and cell-based technology. >> /Parent 7 0 R endobj endobj /Rotate 90 Depending on the size of the DRAM the number of ROW and COLUMN bits change. 2. <>
Memory device initializationthe DDR PHY performs the mode register write operations to initialize the devices. Sreenivas, Founder, VLSI Guru. For example, if you program the CAS Write Latency to 9, once the ASIC/uP launches the Column Address, it will need to launch the different data bits at different times so that they all arrive at the DRAMs at a CWL of 9. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. Example C Code for Accessing Debug Data, 14.2. Cadence customers and partners using DFI 5.0 can be confident in having a defined interoperability standard between their DDR PHYs and DDR controllers, whether the PHY and controller come from Cadence, internal development at the Cadence customer, or a third party., As a leading provider of DDR IP and Verification IP, Synopsys makes significant investments to ensure that our DesignWare controller and PHY IP are compliant to industry standards such as DFI, said Navraj Nandra, Sr. Director of Marketing for Interface and Analog IP solutions at Synopsys. Functional Description Intel MAX 10 EMIF IP, 3. The articles and columns contained in this section come from members of the Signal Integrity Journal community with expertise in test & measurement. Address widthcan be 12 to 15 address signals. >> /CropBox [0 0 612 792] DDR is an essential component of every complex SOC. >> This puts the DRAM into write-leveling mode. The entire DDR4 command truth table is specified in section 4.1 of the JEDEC spec JESD79-4B. Physical bank sizes up to 4GB, total memory up to 16GB per Avalon CSR Slave and JTAG Memory Map, 1.17.4. << We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. /Parent 9 0 R )L^6 g,qm"[Z[Z~Q7%" /Parent 7 0 R Announces Acquisition of ChipX (November 10, 2009). In this article we explore the basics. This information originally appeared on the Teledyne LeCroy Test Happens Blog. sfo1411577352050. The clock runs at half of the DDR data rate and is distributed to all memory chips. The width of the column is called the "Bit Line". <>>>
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/CropBox [0 0 612 792] /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] Other interface improvements include lower power enhancements, providing a PHY-independent boot sequence, expanding frequency change support, and defining new controller-to-PHY interface interactions. << Meanwhile, DDR4-3200 operates at a 1600 MHz clock, and a 1600 MHz clock cycle takes only 0.625ns. /CropBox [0 0 612 792] Excellent. Dont have an Intel account? endobj
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endobj looks at the value of the DQ bit that is returned by the DRAM, either increments or decrements the DQS delay and, launches the next set of DQS pulses after some time, The DRAM once again samples CK and returns the sampled value through DQ bus. Let's try to make some more sense of the above table by hand-calculating two of the sizes. DDR3 RAM is out of print, but many still use it, while DDR4 is already established in the market since its launch in 2014 and is currently used by all . 1,298. Physical-layer tests ascertain whether the voltage levels, timing, and signal fidelities are adequate for a system to function correctly. /Rotate 90 The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". >> /Type /Page 65 0 obj <>
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So, from the ASIC/Processor's point of view each DRAM memory on the DIMM is located at a different distance. DDR4 basics in FPGA point of view. Previous versions of the specification defined memory training across the interface between the memory controller and the PHY. /Parent 8 0 R /Type /Page . /Type /Page DDR is "double data rate" memory because of how data transfers are timed: a byte is transmitted on the rising edge of the clock, and another on the falling edge of the clock. /Type /Page /Parent 11 0 R << Data Bus & Data Strobe. /Resources 81 0 R /Count 10 The DRAM is a fairly dumb device. 2 0 obj Operational - perform basic memory test by running Write-Read-Compare/ Walking Ones/ Walking Zeros. Best Seller. 10 0 obj << JEDEC is the standards committee that decides the design and roadmap of DDR memories. This is not a complete list of IOs, only the basic ones are listed here. x16 devices have only 2 Bank Groups whereas x4 and x8 have 4 as shown in figure 2. Upgrading to UniPHY-based Controllers from ALTMEMPHY-based Controllers, 1.16. /Contents [157 0 R 158 0 R] >> endobj endobj
/CropBox [0 0 612 792] The figure below zooms into one 240 leg of the DQ circuit and shows 5 p-channel devices connected to the poly-resistor. Beyond supporting the latest DDR and LPDDR memory technologies, we have introduced significant improvements to the interface to improve low power, interoperability, and interface interactions., Adopting open and standard interfaces like the new DFI 5.0 specification for high-speed memory controller and PHY interface allows AMD to efficiently and effectively adopt new memory standards as we deliver high-performance products to our customers. Please check your browser settings or contact your system administrator. /Resources 195 0 R Features of the SDRAM Controller Subsystem, 4.2. The above steps are repeated for each of the DQ data bits, Initiates a continuous stream of WRITEs and READs, Incrementally changes write delay of the data bits, Compares the data read back to the data written. /Resources 147 0 R /CropBox [0 0 612 792] !..that is the importance of DDR in current SoC's.. DDR is an essential component of every complex SOC. /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] HPC II Memory Interface Architecture, 5.2. /Type /Page endobj /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] uuid:af0d40d4-6f44-418e-88c9-31ea0885e9d9 /CropBox [0 0 612 792] /Parent 3 0 R /Contents [214 0 R 215 0 R] endstream
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DDR PHY External Memory Interface Handbook Volume 3: Reference Material: For UniPHY-based Device Families View More Document Table of Contents Document Table of Contents x 1. Perform structured-placement of all cells in the clock mesh. 57 0 obj /Resources 153 0 R /CropBox [0 0 612 792] Read and write operations are a 2-step process. 17 0 obj
/Resources 99 0 R However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. When a device with a DRAM sub-system is powered up, a number of things happen before the DRAM gets to an operational state. The memory returns the pattern that was written in the previous MPR Pattern Write step. >> /Parent 7 0 R /Resources 210 0 R endobj
This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. The PHY and controller, along with user logic are typically part of the same FPGA or ASIC. endobj 27 0 obj HU}Lgq!ZhkJ $O./ 'z8WG x 0YA@$/7z HeOOT _lN:K"N3"$F/JPrb[}Qd[Sl1x{#bG\NoX3I[ql2 $8xtr p/8pCfq.Knjm{r28?. /Parent 10 0 R Is there a architecture specification available for DDR PHY desgin? 12 0 obj Lecture 12: DRAM Basics Today: DRAM terminology and basics, energy innovations. The DDR3 PHY IP provides the Industry standard DDR PHY Interface (DFI) bus at the local side to interface with the Memory . In this episode, discover the benefits of 800G Ethernet, including its greater bandwidth, improved reliability, and how industry standards are enabling greater interoperability. Once the Bank Group and Bank have been identified, the Row part of the address activates a line in the memory array. At this point the DRAMs on the DIMM module understand what frequency they have to operate at, what the CAS Latency (CL), CAS Write Latency (CWL) and few other timing parameters are. /Parent 6 0 R 24 0 obj <>/ExtGState<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 720 540] /Contents 19 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 2>>
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Once this is done system is officially in IDLE and operational. Three types of SSTL1.8V I/O, optimized for DDR2. /Rotate 90 Finally, each DRAM chip has multiple parallel data lines (DQ0, DQ1, and so on) that carry data from the controller to the DRAM for write operations and vice versa for read operations. /CropBox [0 0 612 792] endobj /Rotate 90 /Type /Metadata << 35 0 obj Intels products and software are intended only to be used in applications that do not cause or contribute to a violation of an internationally recognized human right. << A high level integration is set by constructing a PHY using already built hard macro-cells and placing them adjacent to one another, providing the best power connections and signal integrity. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] The specification, available for download at DDR is being developed by expert contributors from recognized leaders in the semiconductor, IP and electronic design automation (EDA) industries, including: ARM, Denali, Intel, Rambus,Samsung, and Synopsys.. endobj The bit values on the bus determine the bank, row, and column being written or read. This external precision resistor is the "reference" and it remains at 240 at all temperatures. /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] RLDRAMII Resource Utilization in Arria IIGZ, Arria VGZ, Stratix III, Stratix IV, and Stratix V Devices, 13.5. Steps 2 to 5 are then repeated for each DQS for the whole DIMM to complete the write-leveling procedure, The DRAMs are finally removed out of write-leveling mode by writing a 0 to MR1[7]. /Parent 7 0 R A DDR Controller Figure 10: DRAM Sub-System. AFI Tracking Management Signals, 1.15.1. DDR PHY and Controller Leading edge IP for high-performance multi-channel memory systems Learn More Overview Cadence Denali solutions offer world-class DDR PHY and controller memory IP that is extremely flexible and can be configured to support a wide range of applications and protocols. 52 0 obj /CropBox [0 0 612 792] endobj /CropBox [0 0 612 792] /Rotate 90 /Parent 7 0 R 59 0 obj 63 0 obj /Resources 126 0 R 30 0 obj
What this means is, in DDR3 Vdd/2 is used as the voltage reference to decide if the DQ signal is 0 or 1. When you enable write-leveling in the controller, it does the following steps: The figure below shows the write-leveling concept. DDR SDRAM, also retroactively called DDR1 SDRAM, has been superseded by DDR2 SDRAM, DDR3 SDRAM, DDR4 SDRAM and DDR5 SDRAM. In the Figure 5 table, there's a mention of Page Size. ~` XovT
/Rotate 90 . For questions or comments on this article, please use the following link. /Parent 8 0 R Each die will once again share address and data lines but will have separate chip selects, making it a Dual Rank device. /Contents [76 0 R 77 0 R] This voltage reference is called VrefDQ. /Resources 138 0 R Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. See Intels Global Human Rights Principles. endstream
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. /CropBox [0 0 612 792] tDQSS has to be within a tDQSS(MIN) and tDQSS(MAX) as defined in the spec. >> endobj Similar to the read centering step, the purpose of write centering is to set the write delay for each data bit so that write data is centered on the corresponding write strobe edge at the DRAM device. Enabling the Debug Report for Arria V and Cyclone V SoC Devices, 13.5.2. Fig. ?]}v!R"H (]G!B)`u\ v>u>I% H#'E>SOu"k'aS}V^olxRYi`?eUo ^]vD@jAajZlBKTFB Build data structure of all pin locations and metal layers they connect. WFD/7p|i Efficiency Monitor and Protocol Checker, 1.7.1.1. 29 0 obj endobj
endobj The DDR PHY Interface specification does not specify timing values for signaling between the MC and the PHY. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. DDR4 basics in FPGA point of view. Firmware Init - will execute the DDR PHY training to check the DDR PHY configuration. <>
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/MediaBox [0 0 612 792] This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Double Data Rate Synchronous Dynamic Random-Access Memory ( DDR SDRAM) is a double data rate (DDR) synchronous dynamic random-access memory (SDRAM) class of memory integrated circuits used in computers. /Parent 8 0 R Since the Clock to Data/DataStrobe skew is different for each DRAM on the DIMM, the memory controller needs to train itself so that it can compensate for this skew and maintain tDQSS at the input of each DRAM on the DIMM. Possible command states vary by DDR speed grade but can include: deselect, no operation, read, write, bank activate, precharge, refresh, and mode register set. 33 0 obj << When you activate a row, the whole page is loaded into the Sense Amps, so multiple reads to an already open page are lesser expensive because you can skip the first step of row activation. Demo Videos. 66 0 obj You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Take a little time to carefully read what each IO does, especially the dual-function address inputs. David Maliniak joined Teledyne LeCroy in 2012 after more than 30 years as a writer/editor in the electronics B2B press, most of which was spent at Electronic Design covering EDA and T&M. Possible command states vary by DDR speed grade but can include: deselect, no operation, read, write, bank activate, precharge, refresh, and mode register set. 11 0 obj
/Title (Microsoft PowerPoint - AN108_Mazyar_Razzaz_DDR_Basics,_Configuration_and_Pitfalls_v2_ca\(2\).ppt) /Kids [63 0 R 64 0 R 65 0 R] So, to simplify things, you can say that DRAMs are classified based on the width of the DQ bus. /Resources 207 0 R /Contents [223 0 R 224 0 R] The following state-machine from the JEDEC specification shows the various states the DRAM transitions through from power-up. << Here's a super-simplified version of what the controller does. You must Register or Because these lines control the interface's operation, they are unidirectional between the controller and the memory ICs. /Type /Page 51 0 obj GUID: But in the very first picture of this article, there is no "Command" input to the DRAM. /Metadata 2 0 R /Type /Page /Length 717 Figure 2 illustrates the "fly-by" topology in use beginning with the DDR3 standard. 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