Example Project Walkthrough
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Altera Corporation
AN 436: Using DDR3 SDRAM in Stratix III and Stratix IV Devices
Verify Design Functionality
Perform system level verification to correlate the system against your design targets
using the Altera SignalTap
®
II logic analyzer.
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For detailed information about using the SignalTap II, refer to the
Using the SignalTap II Embedded Logic Analyzer
chapter in volume 3 of the
Quartus II
Software Handbook
.
Example Project Walkthrough
This walkthrough shows how to use the design flow (see
Devices Design Flow” on page 16
) to design a 72-bit wide, 400-MHz, 800-Mbps DDR3
SDRAM interface. This example design also provides some recommended settings,
including termination scheme and drive strength setting, to simplify the design.
The example design targets the Stratix III Memory Demonstration Kit, which includes
a DIMM module (MT9JSF12872AY-1G1BZES). This flow applies to any other
development kit or PCB.
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The Stratix III Memory Demonstration Kit is not available for purchase.
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Early versions of the Stratix III Memory Demonstration Kit included a
MT16JTF25664AY-1G1D1 DDR3 SDRAM DIMM, which is a dual-rank DIMM and is
not supported by ALTMEMPHY-based solutions. Ensure the
MT9JSF12872AY-1G1BZES DDR3 SDRAM DIMM is fitted.
Software Requirements
This walkthrough assumes that you have experience with the Quartus II software. In
addition, ensure you have the following software installed:
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Quartus II software v8.0 SP1
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DDR3 SDRAM high-performance controller v8.0 SP1
Select Device
This example design uses the EP3SL150F1152-C2ES device, which supports 72-bit
wide DDR3 SDRAM at 400 MHz. The design uses a 72-bit wide 1-GB Micron
MT9JSF12872AY-1G1BZES 533-MHz DDR3 SDRAM DIMM.
Create a Quartus II Project
To create a project in the Quartus II software that targets the EP3SL150F1152-C2ES
device, see
.