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SDRAM Controller simulation

Altera_Forum
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I need to use an SDRAM Controller in my design and I don't know how to simulate the design.  

 

At the moment it's not known which SDRAM will be used. So how can I simulate my design with the SDRAM Controller? Should I generate an embedded RAM and connect the SDRAM Controller for simulation? 

 

Even if I know which SDRAM Controller I will talk, how can I simulate the complete design? 

 

Thanks for your help!!!
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Altera_Forum
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The SDRAM controller respectively the complete design can be simulated with ModelSim, using a RAM vendor supplied HDL model. Some Altera example designs used also simplifed SRAM models (functional without any timing).  

 

I can't see how a SDRAM cotroller could be simulated with embedded RAM.
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Altera_Forum
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There are some good SDRAM simulation models available on the micron website. 

 

Just navigate to the prouct page that you best suits your need and there should be a download link to a Verilog model (VHDL In some case I believe) 

(http://www.micron.com/products/partdetail?part=mt48lc128m4a2p-75) For example 

 

Hope I am not violating forum policy by mentioning a specific semi-conductor company. Is so many apologies, let me know and I will remove this post.
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