Vendor: SmartDV Technologies Category: HBM

HBM3 Controller IIP

HBM3 interface provides full support for the HBM3 interface, compatible with draft JEDEC specification version 1.02 and DFI-versi…

Overview

HBM3 interface provides full support for the HBM3 interface, compatible with draft JEDEC specification version 1.02 and DFI-version 4.0 or 5.0 specification Compliant. Through its HBM3 compatibility, it provides a simple interface to a wide range of low-cost devices. HBM3 IIP is proven in FPGA environment. The host interface of the HBM3 can be simple interface or can be AMBA AHB, AMBA AHB-Lite, AMBA APB, AMBA AXI, AMBA AXI-Lite, Tilelink, OCP, VCI, Avalon, PLB, Wishbone or Custom protocol.

HBM3 Controller IIP is supported natively in Verilog and VHDL

Key features

  • Supports HBM3 protocol standard draft JEDEC specification version 1.02.
  • Compliant with DFI version 4.0 or 5.0 Specification.
  • Supports up to 16 AXI ports with data width upto 512 bits.
  • Supports controllable outstanding transactions for AXI write and read channels
  • Supports in port arbitration and multi port arbitration.
  • Supports user programmable page policy.
    • Closed page policy
    • Open page policy
  • Supports Error Checking and correction (ECC).
  • Supports retry on ECC error, with retry limit user controllable.
  • Supports high clock speeds in ASIC and FPGA.
  • Supports low latency for write and read path.
  • Supports reordering of transactions for higher performance.
  • Supports all the HBM3 commands as per the specs.
  • Supports programmable clock frequency of operation.
  • Supports burst length of 8.
  • Supports programmable READ/WRITE Latency timings.
  • Supports Bank grouping.
  • Supports all Interface Groups.
  • Supports DRAM Clock disabling feature.
  • Supports Low power control features.
  • Supports 64 banks per pseudo channel.
  • Supports 1:4, 1:2 and 1:1 MC to PHY frequency ratio.
  • Supports 16, 32 or 48 banks per channel based on device density and channel.
  • Supports 2KB page size per channel.
  • Supports semi-independent row and column command interfaces.
  • Supports up to 16 channels per stack.
  • Supports WDQS-to-CK training.
  • Supports all Mode registers programming.
  • Supports Data Bus Inversion (DBIac) for write and read.
  • Supports Pseudo Channel Mode Operation (32 DQ width for Pseudo Channel Mode).
  • Supports 2 Pseudo channels per channel.
  • Supports Self-Refresh Modes.
  • Supports channel density of 2 GB to 32 GB.
  • Supports 64 DQ width and Optional ECC pin support/channel.
  • Supports ECC.
  • Supports Error signaling.
  • Supports write data mask and data strobe features.
  • Supports for power down features.
  • Supports DFI Read/Write Chip Select.
  • Supports for input clock stop and frequency change.
  • Fully synthesizable
  • Static synchronous design.
  • Positive edge clocking and no internal tri-states.
  • Scan test ready
  • Simple interface allows easy connection to microprocessor/microcontroller devices
  • Build in self test to test all locations in memory to identify damaged locations

Block Diagram

Benefits

  • Single site license option is provided to companies designing in a single site.
  • Multi sites license option is provided to companies designing in multiple sites.
  • Single Design license allows implementation of the IP Core in a single FPGA bitstream and ASIC.
  • Unlimited Designs, license allows implementation of the IP Core in unlimited number of FPGA bitstreams and ASIC designs.

What’s Included?

  • The HBM3 interface is available in Source and netlist products.
  • The Source product is delivered in verilog. If needed VHDL, SystemC code can also be provided.
  • Easy to use Verilog Test Environment with Verilog Testcases.
  • Lint, CDC, Synthesis, Simulation Scripts with waiver files.
  • IP-XACT RDL generated address map.
  • Firmware code and Linux driver package.
  • Documentation contains User's Guide and Release notes.

Specifications

Identity

Part Number
HBM3 Controller IIP
Vendor
SmartDV Technologies
Type
Silicon IP
Controller / PHY
Controller

Files

Note: some files may require an NDA depending on provider policy.

Provider

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