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External Memory Interfaces in Cyclone V Devices
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The Cyclone V devices provide an efficient architecture that allows you to fit wide external memory interfaces
to support a high level of system bandwidth within the small modular I/O bank structure. The I/Os are
designed to provide high-performance support for existing and emerging external memory standards.
Table 6-1: Supported External Memory Standards in Cyclone V Devices
Soft Memory Controller
Hard Memory Controller
Memory Standard
Half rate
Full rate
DDR3 SDRAM
Half rate
Full rate
DDR2 SDRAM
Half rate
Full rate
LPDDR2 SDRAM
Related Information
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External Memory Interface Spec Estimator
For the latest information and to estimate the external memory system performance specification, use
Altera's External Memory Interface Spec Estimator tool.
•
External Memory Interface Handbook
Provides more information about the memory types supported, board design guidelines, timing analysis,
simulation, and debugging information.
•
Cyclone V Device Handbook: Known Issues
Lists the planned updates to the
Cyclone V Device Handbook
chapters.
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