DDR2 SDRAM Technical Notes

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Technical Notes

File Title and Description ID Number Last Update Software Downloads
pdf TN-00-01: Moisture Absorption in Plastic Packages - Describes the shipping procedures that ensure Micron’s customers receive memory devices that do not exhibit the popcorn effect TN-00-01 Mar 2007
pdf TN-00-06: Bypass Capacitor Selection for High-Speed Designs TN-00-06 Sep 1999
pdf TN-00-07: IBIS Behavioral Models TN-00-07 Sep 1999
pdf TN-00-08: Thermal Applications - Defines a general method and criteria for measuring and ensuring that Micron components and modules do not exceed the maximum allowable temperature. TN-00-08 Feb 2007
pdf TN-00-09: Accelerate Design Cycles With Micron Simulation Models TN-00-09 Oct 2006
pdf TN-00-14: Understanding the Quality and Reliability Requirements for Bare Die Applications TN-00-14 Sep 2001
pdf TN-00-15: Recommended Soldering Parameters TN-00-15 Mar 2007
pdf TN-00-17: Timing Specification Derating for High Capacitance Output Loading - Describes how to create capacitance derating data for Micron products that can then be used in preliminary evaluations of system timing TN-00-17 May 2004
pdf TN-00-18: Uprating of Semiconductors for High-Temperature Applications - Describes the issues associated with temperature uprating and the risks involved in using components and/or systems outside the manufacturer’s environmental specifications TN-00-18 Feb 2007
pdf TN-00-19: Thinning Considerations for Wafer Products - Information on optimal wafer-thinning processes to meet specific customer requirements TN-00-19 Nov 2004
pdf TN-00-20: The Value of Signal Integrity - Describes how memory design, test, and verification tools can be used to the greatest advantage, from conception of a new product through end of life TN-00-20 Jun 2005
pdf TN-04-52: Sourcing Micron Memory Modules for the Intel 865 (Springdale) and 875 (Canterwood) Series Chipsets - Discusses two important functional differences between the 865 and 875 to consider when sourcing memory modules TN-04-52 Aug 2003
pdf TN-47-01: DDR2-533 Memory Design Guide for Two-DIMM Unbuffered Systems - DDR2-533 memory design guide for two-DIMM, unbuffered systems TN-47-01 Oct 2004
pdf TN-47-02: DDR2 SDRAM Offers New Features and Functionality - Discusses the various changes in DDR2 technology and the resulting features and benefits TN-47-02 Jun 2006
pdf TN-47-03: DDR2 Memory Module Pinout Decode Tables - Provides sorted pin assignment tables and pin location figures for use in DDR2 DIMM signal identification, tracing, and troubleshooting TN-47-03 Aug 2004
pdf TN-47-04: Calculating Memory System Power for DDR2 - Details how DDR2 SDRAM consumes power and provides tools to estimate power consumption in a given system. TN-47-04 Jun 2006
pdf TN-47-05: Power Solutions for DDR2 Notebook PCs - Provides a general guideline for designing the DDR2 memory power circuitry TN-47-05 Jun 2004
pdf TN-47-06: Updated JEDEC DDR2 Specifications (mods too) - Covers the updated JEDEC specifications for systems using the initial DDR2-400 and DDR2-533 parts TN-47-06 Aug 2004
pdf TN-47-07: DDR2 Simulation Support - Covers DDR2 simulation, adding to Micron's extensive array of design support tools for system designers TN-47-07 Aug 2004
pdf TN-47-08: DDR2 Package Sizes and Layout Requirements - Covers DDR2 package sizes and layout requirements TN-47-08 Nov 2005
pdf TN-47-09: DDR2 SDRAM Bank Addressing (both) - Describes the evolution in array architecture from DDR to DDR2 SDRAM TN-47-09 Dec 2004
pdf TN-47-10: DDR2 Posted CAS# Additive Latency (both) - Describes the AL function of the DDR2 SDRAM device TN-47-10 Dec 2004
pdf TN-47-11: DDR2 Differential DQS both - Describes the differential DQS function of the DDR2 SDRAM TN-47-11 Dec 2004
pdf TN-47-12: DDR2 Redundant DQS both - Describes how to enable the redundant data strobe (RDQS) TN-47-12 Dec 2004
pdf TN-47-13: DDR2 Read Interrupt (both) - Describes legal execution of a READ interrupted by a READ command TN-47-13 Dec 2004
pdf TN-47-14: DDR2 tCKE Power-Down (both) - Describes the tCKE timing parameter of DDR2 SDRAM TN-47-14 Dec 2004
pdf TN-47-16: Designing for High-Density DDR2 Memory - Focuses on designing for high-density memory—addressing schemes of each density, configurations, and the subtle differences between the 4-bank and new 8-bank DDR2 devices TN-47-16 May 2005
pdf TN-47-17: DDR2 SODIMM Optimized Address/Command Nets - Provides the system-level designer with an overview of the DDR2 SODIMM family and offers insight into termination techniques utilized on the commands and addresses for these modules TN-47-17 May 2005
pdf TN-47-19: DDR2 (Point-to-Point) Features and Functionality - Focuses on the unique memory requirements of point-to-point design layouts and describes DDR2 features and functionality. TN-47-19 Apr 2006
pdf TN-47-20: DDR2 (Point-to-Point) Package Sizes and Layout Basics - General guidelines for developing the PCB floor plan. TN-47-20 May 2006
pdf TN-47-21: FBDIMM – Channel Utilization (Bandwidth and Power) - Newly introduced FBDIMMs offer virtually unlimited scalability of density, a significantly reduced number of routed motherboard signals, and high bandwidth solutions, all with an extremely reliable channel protocol. TN-47-21 Oct 2006
pdf TN-47-22: Designing for 1.5V, Low-Power FBDIMMs - Discusses memory power trends and identifies new low-voltage solutions for high-density DDR2 memory designs TN-47-22 Feb 2008
pdf TN-47-23: Advantages of DDR2 Differential DQS Signaling - Focuses on the benefits the differential DQS signaling feature provides and explains how to design with it TN-47-23 Mar 2008