UDIMM Technical Notes

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DRAM Modules

Technical Notes

File Title and Description ID Number Last Update Software Downloads
pdf SPD JEDEC Standards for UDIMMs, RDIMMs, and SODIMMs - This application note fully describes the Serial Presence Detect assignments for SPD used on DDR SDRAM Modules JEDEC TN-02 Nov 2001
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-00-19: 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-04-42: Memory Module Serial Presence-Detect - Focuses on SPD values and definitions for DDR memory TN-04-42 Oct 2003
pdf TN-04-42: Memory Module Serial Presence-Detect - Focuses on SPD values and definitions for DDR memory TN-04-42 Oct 2003
pdf TN-04-49: Comparing Module Parameters TN-04-49 Jan 2003
pdf TN-46-03: Calculating DDR Memory System Power TN-46-03 Mar 2005
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-47-01: 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-47-03: 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-47-05: 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-47-07: 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-47-09: 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-48-03: Designing for High Performance With Synchronous DRAM Modules TN-48-03 Feb 1999
pdf TN-48-04: Is Your Module PC100? - Explains how to determine if a module using Micron SDRAMs is PC100-compliant. The speed designator on the SDRAM component does not necessarily reflect the system application speed of the module. TN-48-04 Feb 1999
pdf TN-48-04: Is Your Module PC100? - Explains how to determine if a module using Micron SDRAMs is PC100-compliant. The speed designator on the SDRAM component does not necessarily reflect the system application speed of the module. TN-48-04 Feb 1999
pdf TN-48-05: SDRAM WRITE to ACTIVE Command Timing TN-48-05 Nov 2000
pdf TN-48-15: Backward Compatibility for Faster SDRAM - Reviews the timing differences between SDRAM generations and shows how the faster Micron parts are compatible with the slower parts TN-48-15 Oct 2005
pdf TN-49-01: RLDRAM II Design Guide - Describes the general features of circuit implementations using RLDRAM memory architecture TN-49-01 Jan 2006