
256MB , 512MB, 1GB, 2GB (x72, ECC, PLL, DR)
184-PIN DDR SDRAM RDIMM
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General D e scrip tion
The MT18VDDT3272D, MT18VDDT6472D,
MT18VDDT12872D, and MT18VDDT25672D are high-
speed CMOS, dynamic random-access, 256MB,
512MB, 1GB, and 2GB registered memory modules
organized in a x72 (ECC) configuration. DDR SDRAM
modules use internally configured quad-bank DDR
SDRAM devices.
DDR SDRAM modules use a double data rate archi-
tecture to achieve high-speed operation. The double
data rate architecture is essentially a 2n-prefetch
architecture with an interface designed to transfer two
data words per clock cycle at the I/O pins. A single
re ad or write ac cess for the DDR SDRAM module eff ec-
tively consists of a single 2n-bit wide, one-clock-cycle
data transfer at the internal DRAM core and two corre-
sponding n-bit wide, one-half-clock-cycle data trans-
fers at the I/O pins.
A bidirectional data strobe (DQS) is transmitted
externally, along with data, for use in data capture at
the receiver. DQS is an intermittent strobe transmitted
by the DDR SDRAM during READs and by the memor y
controller during WRITEs. DQS is edge-aligned with
data for READs and center-aligned with data for
WRITEs.
DDR SDRAM modules operate from a differential
clock (CK and CK#); the crossing of CK going HIGH
and CK# going LOW will be referred to as the positive
edge of CK. Commands (address and control signals)
are registered at every positive edge of CK. Input data
is registered on both edges of DQS, and output data is
referenced to both edges of DQS, as well as to both
edges of CK.
Read and write accesses to DDR SDRAM modules
are burst o rien ted; acce sses start at a s electe d locat ion
and continue for a programmed number of locations
in a programmed sequence. Accesses begin with the
registration of a n ACTIVE command, which is then fol-
lowed by a READ or WRITE command. The address
bits registered coincident with the ACTIVE command
are used to select the device bank and row to be
accessed (BA0, BA1 select device bank; A0–A11
(256MB) or A0–A12 (512MB, 1GB), or A0–A13 (2GB)
select device row ). The address bits registered coinci-
dent with the READ or WRITE command are used to
select the device bank and the starting device column
location f o r the burst access.
DDR SDRAM modules provide for programmable
read or write burst lengths of 2, 4, or 8 locations. An
auto precharge function may be enabled to provide a
self-timed row precharge that is initiated at the end of
the burst ac cess.
The pipelined, multibank architecture of DDR
SDRAM modules allows for concurrent operation,
thereby providing high effective bandwidth by hiding
row precharge and activa tion time.
An auto refresh mode is provided, along with a
power-saving power-down mode. All inputs are com-
patible with the JEDEC Standard for SSTL_2. All out-
puts are SSTL_2, Class II compatible. For more
inform ation regarding DDR SDRAM operation, refer to
the 128Mb, 256Mb, 512Mb, or 1Gb DDR SDRAM com-
pone nt data sheets.
PLL and Register Operation
DDR SDRAM modules operate in registered mode
where the control/address input signals are latched in
the register on one rising clock edge and sent to the
DDR SDRAM devices on the following rising clock
edge (data access is delayed by one clock). A phase-
lock loop (PLL) on the module is used to redrive the
differential clock signals CK and CK# to the DDR
SDRAM devices to minimize system clock loading.
Serial Presence-Detect Operation
DDR SDRAM modules incorporate serial presence-
detect (SPD). The SPD function is implemented using
a 2,048-bit EEPROM. This nonvolatile storage device
contains 256 bytes. The first 128 bytes can be pro-
grammed by Micron to identify the module type and
various SDRAM organizations and timing parameters.
The remaining 128 bytes of storage are available for
use by the customer. System READ/WRITE operations
between the master (system logic) and the slave
EEPROM device (DIMM) occur via a standard I2C bus
using the DIMM’s SCL (clock) and SDA (data) signals,
together with SA (2:0), which provide eight unique
DIMM/EEPROM addresses. Write protect (WP) is tied
to ground on the module, permanently disabling hard-
ware write protect.
Mode Regis t e r Definition
The mode register is used to define the specific
mode of operation of DDR SDRAM devices. This defi-
nition includes the selection of a burst length, a burst
type, a CAS latency and an operating mode, as shown
in Figure 4, Mode Register Definition Diagram, on
page 8. The mode register is programmed via the
MODE REGISTER SET command (with BA0 = 0 and
BA1 = 0 ) and will retain the store d informat ion until it
is programmed agai n or the device lose s power (except
for bi t A8, which is self-clearing).