The TCI LPDDR PHY is a high-performance, scalable system using a radically new architecture that continuously and automatically adjusts each pin individually, correcting skew within byte lanes. This state-of-the-art tuning acts independently on each pin, data phase and chip select value. Read gate and data eye timing are also continuously adjusted. Automatic training is included for multi-cycle write leveling and read gate timing, read/write data eye timing, and PHY Vref and DRAM Vref settings. Remarkable physical flexibility allows the PHY to adapt to each customer’s die floorplan and package constraints, yet is delivered and verified as a single unit for easy timing closure with no assembly required. The PHY is DFI 5.1 compliant, and when combined with an appropriate LPDDR memory controller, a complete and fully-automatic LPDDR system is realized.
Key features
Supports LPDDR4
DFI 5.1 compliant
Supports x4, x8 and x16 DRAMs
Up to 72 bits wide and up to 4 ranks
Includes PLL, with frequency multiplication from low frequency reference
Per pin architecture automatically corrects skew, increases data eye and eliminates most parallel interface problems
Fully automatic training is managed by a light weight special purpose processor
Continuous adjustment of read gate and data eye timing
Localized and optimized PHY-to-memory controller interface to ease timing closure
Full speed read/write BIST with pseudo-random data, mux-scan ATPG and 1149.1 Boundary Scan
Block Diagram
TCI-TN40LP-LPDDR4PHY - 2933Mbps block diagram
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Benefits
Automatic Deskew - Skew among pins is automatically corrected; intentional skew can reduce SSO
Tuning - State-of-the-art tuning is the key to a high performance DDR system
Complete PHY - Completely assembled and validated hard PHY and I/O ring means no assembly is required and performance is guaranteed
Compatible - DFI 5.1 compliance and PHY independent training allows for compatibility with a variety of memory controllers
Flexibility - Proprietary tools generate and validate a PHY fitted to the customer’s die floorplan and package
Timing Closure - Memory controller to PHY timing closure is simplified by a localized synchronous interface
Instrumentation - PHY resources can measure data eye and jitter per pin, speeding up board bring-up
What’s Included?
GDSII and LVS Spice netlist, behavioral, synthesis and LEF models for hard macros
RTL code and SDC constraints for soft logic
IBIS and Spice models for RDL, package and PCB simulations
Extensive user documentation
Integration support to ensure a successful tapeout
Frequently asked questions about LPDDR Interface IP
What is TSMC CLN40LP 40nm LPDDR4 PHY - 2933Mbps?
TSMC CLN40LP 40nm LPDDR4 PHY - 2933Mbps is a LPDDR IP core from True Circuits, Inc. listed on Semi IP Hub. It is listed with support for tsmc.
How should engineers evaluate this LPDDR?
Engineers should review the overview, key features, supported foundries and nodes, maturity, deliverables, and provider information before shortlisting this LPDDR IP.
Can this semiconductor IP be compared with similar products?
Yes. Buyers can compare this product with similar semiconductor IP cores or IP families based on category, provider, process options, and structured technical specifications.