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rpc-hw-fix: Changes required for testing RPC-DRAM #31

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gregdavill opened this issue Nov 4, 2020 · 0 comments
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rpc-hw-fix: Changes required for testing RPC-DRAM #31

gregdavill opened this issue Nov 4, 2020 · 0 comments
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RPC DRAM from Etron reduces the pin count of DRAM interfaces by offering a serial Address/Cmd interface.

It's available in both a standard 96 ball DDR3 package, and a WLCSP. The current OrangeCrab boards should be capable of supporting the 96-ball package with some hw changes.

There is a small errata with the RPC part:

The CS# pin (ball D-3, which is UDM for a DDR3) needs a 50 ohm termination resistor located near the dram and the other end connected to VDDQ
Without the resistor you may get some pretty bad signal integrity / overshoot & undershoot that may possibly cause some problems

Hardware Changes:

  • Set VDD_DRAM to 1.5V:
    • R32 <= 100k
  • Attach 51R termination between CS# (UDM pin on DDR3) and VDDQ
    • PN: RC0402FR-0751RL

51R suggested placement location

Note: flipped board view. (viewed from back of PCB):
Screenshot from 2020-11-04 12-27-55

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