Quick Start to DDR5 memory design
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The insatiable desire for more bandwidth in data centers has led to intense pressure to push DDR5 memory technology out to market faster.

Learn:

  • What the changes from DDR4 to DDR5 are, and the new simulation and measurement techniques 
  • How channel simulation technology (using IBIS-AMI modelling) has been adapted specifically for single-ended signals with an external clock 
  • PathWave Advanced Design System (ADS) with SerDes and memory simulation bundle W3622B
Lessons
Lesson 1 - Introduction to DDR5 & How to Measure its Success

Lesson 1 - Introduction to DDR5 & How to Measure its Success

Introduces the DDR5 memory standard and discusses its key features, such as higher bandwidth, lower power consumption, and improved reliability. It also discusses how to measure the success of a DDR5 design.
Lesson 2 - DDR5 Challenges: Crosstalk, Jitter and BER Specs

Lesson 2 - DDR5 Challenges: Crosstalk, Jitter and BER Specs

The challenges of designing DDR5 memory, such as crosstalk, jitter, and bit error rate (BER) specifications. Learn how to mitigate these challenges.
Lesson 3 - DDR5 Challenges: Equalization and Training

Lesson 3 - DDR5 Challenges: Equalization and Training

The challenges of equalizing DDR5 channels and training DDR5 memory. Discuss how to mitigate these challenges.
Lesson 4 - Innovations in the Simulation and Modeling of DDR5 & LPDDR5

Lesson 4 - Innovations in the Simulation and Modeling of DDR5 & LPDDR5

Innovations in the simulation and modeling of DDR5 and LPDDR5 memory. Covers topics such as the use of IBIS-AMI models, the use of statistical analysis, and the use of emulation.
Lesson 5 - What You Need to Know Before Simulating DDR5

Lesson 5 - What You Need to Know Before Simulating DDR5

Discuss the requirements for simulating DDR5 memory. Covers topics such as the hardware requirements, the software requirements, and the data requirements.
The Road to DDR5

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The Road to DDR5

As the technology underlying dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) evolved from the first generation of double data rate (DDR) to DDR5, the concepts underlying test, measurement, and design tools had to keep pace. These concepts include how to probe signals, what kinds of test fixtures to use, and what kinds of measurements are appropriate for transmitted or received signals.
PathWave ADS Memory Designer

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PathWave ADS Memory Designer

Designing a DDR memory system is already a very challenging and complicating task. It may take hours to setup your simulation, including wiring, setting up IBIS and channel models, as well as design parameters.
Designing for DDR4 and Beyond

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Designing for DDR4 and Beyond

High-speed digital standards are evolving to keep pace with emerging technologies such as 5G, the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, and autonomous vehicles. While each technological advancement raises the bar for innovation, each step forward brings new obstacles, particularly for hardware engineers designing memory systems.
Designing Leading-Edge Memory Systems

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Designing Leading-Edge Memory Systems

Driven by the high demands of increasing data throughput via videostreaming, 5G, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and internet of things, next-generation memory technologies have become crucial to keep up. This brings complex design challenges such as: increased crosstalk, accurate PCB model extractions, and jitter tracking for optimum DFE settings. The need to simulate, analyze, debug, in a timely and efficient manner is more important than ever.

Related Product
W3626B ADS Core, EM Design, Layout, HSD Ckt Sim, Memory, SIPro, PIPro

Software

W3626B ADS Core, EM Design, Layout, HSD Ckt Sim, Memory, SIPro, PIPro

Includes post-layout verification for high-speed serial, memory, Signal Integrity and Power Integrity.
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