PRIMARY COURSE TOPICS

You Will Learn How to

• Identify different DDRx interface types
• Calculate the data rate and frequency for DDRx address and data busses
• Set up the DDRx Wizard in LineSim and BoardSim
• Interpret the timing parameters at the DRAM and DDRx controller by using the DDRx Wizard
• Create timing models for a DDRx controller
• Interpret the DDRx simulation results, including the DDR4 eye analysis
• Perform timing analysis of the DDRx interface
• Include jitter in the analysis and calculate jitter margins
• Use the write leveling options in DDRx Wizard
• Evaluate IBIS models for usage within the DDRx Wizard
• Use the Touchstone and Fitted-Poles Viewer for S-Parameter model port identification
• Use the Touchstone and Fitte-Poles Viewer to graphically evaluate S-Parameter models

Hand-On Labs

Throughout this course, extensive hands-on lab exercises provide you with practical experience using HyperLynx SI software. Hands-on lab topics include:

• Preparing the DDRx Wizard for pre-and post-layout analyses
• Preparing IBIS buffer models for DDRx analysis
• Deriving timing parameters for a controller timing model
• Creating timing model for the controller
• Setting up the DDRx Wizard
• Running and analyzing the result of a timing simulation
• Simulate and analyze jitter results
• Simulating and analyzing write leveling options