Transcript DDR333
DDR333 – The New Wave
Bill Gervasi
Technology Analyst, Transmeta Corporation
Chairman, JEDEC Memory Parametrics
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RAM Evolution
3200MB/s
Mainstream
Memories
2700MB/s
2100MB/s
“DDR II”
1600MB/s
1100MB/s
“DDR I”
“SDR”
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Simple,
incremental
steps
Key to System Evolution
Never over-design!
Implement just enough new features to achieve
incremental improvements
Use low cost high volume infrastructure
– Processes
– Packages
– Printed circuit boards
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New DDR Specifications
DDR Components & Modules
– DDR333 chips
– PC2700 MicroDIMM
– PC2700 SO-DIMM
– PC2700 Registered DIMM
– PC2700 Unbuffered DIMM
DDR Component Packaging
– 66 pin TSOP-II
– 60 ball FBGA
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DDR333
333 MHz data rate per pin
Approved for both TSOP and FBGA
– First introduction of FBGA into SDRAM family
– One package-dependent timing consideration
Most improvements from tighter DLL design
– Purpose of the DLL is accurate delivery of data and strobes
during read cycles
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Achieving 333 Mbps
Data Rate
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DLL Effects
CK
CK
tDQSCK*
DDR266 = 750 ps
DDR333 = 600 ps
DQS
Clock jitter, pulse width distortion, DQS pull in or push out from
pattern effects, p-channel to n-channel variation
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Data Capture Parameters
DQS
tDQSQ*
tQHS*
(simplified view)
data
DDR266 = 750 ps
DDR333 = 450 ps for TSOP
= 400 ps for FBGA
DDR266 = 750 ps
DDR333 = 550 ps for TSOP
= 500 ps for FBGA
Data pin skew, simultaneous switching output effects, output
driver variation
Note that data valid window width is package independent!
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Managing Power
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Power = CV2f%
Factors:
Capacitance (C)
Voltage (V)
Frequency (f)
Duty cycle (%)
Power states
Keys to low
power design:
Reduce C and V
Match f to demand
Minimize duty cycle
Utilize power states
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2.5V Signaling = Power Savings
2.5V
VDDQ
VIHac
VIHdc
VREF
VILdc
VILac
1.60V
1.43V
2.5
1.25V
1.07V
0.90V
1.5
DDR333
2.5X
@ 2.5V
2
1
0.5
0
PC133
1X
@ 3.3V
Power Efficiency in MB/s per Watt
VSS
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Package Capacitance (pF)
TSOP-II Package
Min
Max
Delta
Input Capacitance
2.0
3.0
0.25
Input/Output Capacitance
4.0
5.0
0.50
FBGA Package
Approximate 10-25% reduction
Input Capacitance
1.5
2.5
0.25
Input/Output Capacitance
3.5
4.5
0.50
Reduced capacitance lowers power, makes design easier
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Serves Many Market Segments
Servers, Workstations:
– High bandwidth, high capacity
– Registered DIMMs
Desktop PCs, Network Routers:
– Low latency
– Unbuffered DIMMs and SO-DIMMs
Mobile, Handheld:
– Low power
– SO-DIMMs and MicroDIMMs
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Wide Spread Support
DRAM suppliers
– Infineon, Micron, Mitsubishi, Nanya, Samsung, and others
Modules suppliers
– ATP, Kentron, Kingston, Melco, Micron, PNY, Samsung, and
others
Users
– ALi, AMD, Intel, SiS, Via, Transmeta, and others
Rapid adoption throughout the industry
has begun
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Memory of choice for the future
Simple transition from DDR266
Widespread adoption in all market segments
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Thank You
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