LPDDR5/4/4X PHY - TSMC N7 for Automotive, ASIL B Random, AEC-Q100 Grade 2

Overview

The LPDDR5/4/4X PHY is a physical (PHY) layer IP interface solution for ASICs, ASSPs, system-on-chips (SoCs) and system-in-package applications requiring high-performance LPDDR5X, LPDDR5, LPDDR4, and LPDDR4X SDRAM interfaces operating at up to 6400 Mbps. With flexible configuration options, the LPDDR5/4/4X PHY can be used in a variety of mobile applications supporting LPDDR5X, LPDDR5 and/or LPDDR4/4X SDRAMs, precisely targeting the specific power, performance, and area (PPA) requirements of these systems.

Optimized for high performance, low latency, low area, low power, and ease of integration, the LPDDR5/4/4X PHY is provided as hardened IP components (macrocells) to facilitate the following types of signals:

Single-ended Command/Address (C/A) and Data (DQ) signals

Differential signals (clock, data strobe, and WCK signals)

CMOS logic-level based C/A signals

The macrocells include fully integrated IOs and are easily assembled into a variety of configurations supporting a wide range of SoC DRAM interface requirements. Supporting the GDSII-based PHY is the RTL-based PHY Utility Block (PUB) that features a unique firmware-based training capability. In addition to training the interface after boot-up, the PUB contains the configuration registers for the PHY, performs periodic delay line compensation against voltage and temperature drift, performs DRAM retraining, and facilitates ATE testing and interface diagnostics. The LPDDR5/4/4X PHY includes a DFI 5.0 interface to the memory controller and can be combined with the LPDDR5/4/4X Controller for a complete DDR interface solution.

Key Features

  • Supports JEDEC standard LPDDR5X, LPDDR5, LPDDR4 and LPDDR4X SDRAMs
  • Support for data rates up to 6400 Mbps
  • Designed for rapid integration with Synopsys’ LPDDR5/4/4X controller for a complete DDR interface solution
  • DFI 5.0 controller interface
  • PHY-independent, firmware-based training using an embedded calibration processor
  • Optional dual channel architecture for LPDDR5X/LPDDR5/4/4X modes, which facilitates two independent channels in less area versus two independent PHYs
  • Support for DFI-based low-power modes and lower-power sleep and retention modes
  • Support for up to 15 trained states/frequencies
  • Flexible implementation to support Package-On-Package (PoP) or discrete DRAM-on-PCB systems with optimized PHY architecture
  • Built-in anti-aging features to prevent effects of NBTI & HCI

Block Diagram

LPDDR5/4/4X PHY - TSMC N7 for Automotive, ASIL B Random, AEC-Q100 Grade 2 Block Diagram

Technical Specifications

Foundry, Node
TSMC N7 for Automotive, ASIL B Random, AEC-Q100 Grade 2
TSMC
Pre-Silicon: 7nm
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Semiconductor IP