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Qsys-DDR2_SDRAM Configuration

Altera_Forum
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Hi, 

 

I´m new in the IP Core design. I`m using a Cyclone III 3C120 Development Board and now I want to design an IP Core with the following parts: clock source, Nios II Processor, Character LCD, PIO, On-Chip-Memory, DDR2 SDRAM Controller with ALTEMEMPHY. My problem now is: If I choose the DDR2 SDRAM a Warning appear. 

 

Warning: System.altmemddr_0: Cyclone III speed grade 7 does not support DDR2 SDRAM operation above 167.0MHz. 

 

In my understanding I just say, that I can´t drive this SDRAM over a frequency of 167MHz.  

 

So my question is: 

 

Should I change the configuration of the memory? And if I need to do this, how can I do it? And which things do I need to change and where I can find them? 

 

Thanks for your reply!
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Altera_Forum
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Lower the frequency of memory controller in DDR2 component settings. I've tested the same board with 125MHz and it worked fine.

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Altera_Forum
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Thanks, I tried it and it works.  

But I need to fit also the "Read to Precharge time(tRTP)" from 7.5ns to 8.8 ns.
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Altera_Forum
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It's also changable in the core parameters.

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