*Rambus' memory controller interface DDR3*

Rambus' memory controller interface solution for industry-standard DDR3 DRAMs features a fully integrated macro cell which provides the physical layer (PHY) interface between the controller logic and DDR3 or DDR2 DRAM devices for data rates of up to 1600 MHz.

The Rambus DDR3 interface solution incorporates Rambus innovations such as:

• FlexPhase™ timing adjustment circuits for precise on-chip data alignment with the clock
• Calibrated output drivers.
• On-die termination.
• LabStation™ software environment for bring-up, characterization and validation of the DDR3 interface in the end-user application.

Other key interface features include:

• 800 to 1600 MHz data rates
• Support for DDR3 and DDR2 signaling modes
• On-chip phase-locked loop (PLL)
• On-chip delay-locked loop (DLL)
• Levelization support for fly-by command and address architecture
• Rambus FlexPhase™ based in-PHY module that provides characterization and testing capability in the production system
• Multi-drop bus and multi-rank module support for large capacity systems
• Variable data bit-widths (8-, 16-, 32-, and 64-bit) with optional ECC support

Rambus interface solutions provide a comprehensive architecture and system design, as well as design models and integration tools. Included in the solution are reference GDSII database, timing models, layout verification netlists, gate-level models, place-and-route outline, and placement guidelines. Package design and system board layout services are also available.

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