DDR/LPDDR PHY and Controller

Cadence® Denali® DDR/LPDDR PHY IP, a family of high-speed on-chip interface IP, provides the industry's highest data rates combined with low-latency throughput while balancing power consumption and minimizing area. The DDR/LPDDR PHY and Controller IP are developed and validated to reduce risk for the customer so that their SoC will work right the first time. Available as a product-optimized solution for specific applications such as DDR5/LPDDR5, DDR4/LPDDR4, DDR3/LPDDR3, and additional multiple protocol combinations.

Example DDR/LPDDR PHY and Controller System

Key Benefits

Multi-protocol Solution

DDR and LPDDR supported in a single IP

Highly Configurable

Application-specific parameters and floorplan optimization

Low Power and Area

Industry-leading PPA based on advanced architecture and implementation

Low Latency

For data-intensive applications

Reliable

Maximum system margin with advanced clocking and I/O architectures

Future proof

Cutting edge technology with the latest GDDR protocols and the highest data rates

Features

  • DDR5/4/3 training with write-leveling and data-eye training
  • Optional clock gating available for low-power control
  • Internal and external datapath loop-back modes
  • I/O pads with impedance calibration logic and data retention capability
  • Programmable per-bit (PVT compensated) deskew on read and write datapaths
  • RX and TX equalization for heavily loaded systems
  • Sideband and in-line SEC/DED ECC
  • Supports advanced RAS features including error scrubbing, parity, etc.
  • Compliant to LPDDR5/4X/4/3 and DDR5/4/3 protocol memories
  • Memory controller interface complies with DFI standards up to version 5.0
  • Priority per command on Arm® AMBA® 4 AXI, AMBA 3 AXI
  • Single and multi-port host interface options
  • QoS features allow command prioritization on Arm AMBA 4 AXI and CHI interfaces
  • Silicon proven and shipping in volume

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