Write Centering (Complex) - 1.0 English

Versal Adaptive SoC Programmable Network on Chip and Integrated Memory Controller 1.0 LogiCORE IP Product Guide (PG313)
Document ID
PG313
Release Date
2023-11-01
Version
1.0 English

Calibration Overview

The final stage of Write DQS-to-DQ/DBI centering that is completed before normal operation is repeating the steps performed during Write DQS-to-DQ/DBI centering but with a difficult/complex pattern. The purpose of using a complex pattern is to stress the system for SI effects such as ISI and noise while calculating the write DQS center and write DQ positions. This ensures the write center position can reliably capture data with margin in a true system.

  1. Turn on DBI on the write path, turn off DM on the write path, and DBI on the read path (MRS setting in the DRAM and fabric switch).
  2. Write complex pattern into the DRAM memory and read back.
  3. Find the left margin of the write data window by incrementing each DQ ODELAY and DBI ODELAY(if enabled) by step size of 10 taps until invalid data pattern is detected. Once completed, decrement each DQS ODELAY and DBI ODELAY (if enabled) by step size of 10 taps. At the end of this stage, left margin value is saved as BRAM_WRCMPLX_LEFT_MARGIN_FCRSE.
  4. Find the left margin of the write data window again by incrementing each DQ ODELAY and DBI ODELAY (if enabled) by one fine tap at a time until invalid data pattern is detected. At the end of this stage, left margin values are saved as BRAM_WRCMPLX_LEFT_MARGIN.
  5. Find the right margin of the write data window by incrementing DQS ODELAY by step size of 10 taps until invalid data pattern is detected. At the end of this stage, right margin values are saved as BRAM_WRCMPLX_RIGHT_MARGIN_FCRSE.
  6. Find the right margin of the write data window by incrementing DQS ODELAY by one fine tap at a time until invalid data pattern is detected. At the end of this stage, right margin values are saved as BRAM_WRCMPLX_RIGHT_MARGIN.
  7. Calculate the center tap location for the DQS ODELAY, based on left margin and right margin. Final DQS, DQ and DBI ODELAY values are calculates as:
    • Right Margin > Left Margin
      • DQS ODELAY = initial ODELAY - [(Left Margin + Right Margin) / 2
      • DQ ODELAY = No change
      • DBI ODELAY = No change
    • Left Margin > Right Margin
      • DQS ODELAY = No change
      • DQ ODELAY = initial ODELAY + [(Left Margin - Right Margin) / 2]
      • DBI ODELAY = initial ODELAY + [(Left Margin - Right Margin) / 2]

CAL_ERROR Decode for Write DQS to DQ/DBI Centering Complex

The status of Write DQS to DQ/DBI Centering Complex can also be determined by decoding the CAL_ERROR result according to the following table.

Table 1. CAL_ERROR Decode for Write DQS to DQ/DBI Centering Complex
Error Code Description Recommended Debug Step
0x37 Could not find the left edge of valid data window by incrementing DQ and DBI ODELAY (if enabled) together using step size of 10 taps. Check for a mapping issue. This usually implies a delay is not moving when it should. Check the connections going to the XPHY and ensure the correct RIU is selected based on the byte being adjusted.
0x38 Could not find the left edge of valid data window by incrementing DQ and DBI ODELAY (if enabled) together using step size of 1 tap.

Check for a mapping issue. This usually implies a delay is not moving when it should. Check the connections going to the XPHY and ensure the correct RIU is selected based on the byte being adjusted.
0x39 Could not find the right edge of valid data window by incrementing DQS ODELAY using step size of 10 taps. Check for a mapping issue. This usually implies a delay is not moving when it should. Check the connections going to the XPHY and ensure the correct RIU is selected based on the byte being adjusted.
0x3A Could not find the right edge of valid data window by incrementing DQS ODELAY using step size of 1 tap. Check for a mapping issue. This usually implies a delay is not moving when it should. Check the connections going to the XPHY and ensure the correct RIU is selected based on the byte being adjusted.
0x3B Positive sanity check failed. Check CAL_ERROR_BIT_*_*, CAL_ERROR_DATA_NIBBLE_*_*, CAL_ERROR_PHY_NIBBLE_*_* XSDB registers to determine which nibbles/bits failed. Check margin found during previous stages of calibration for the given byte that failed.
0x3C Could not find the right edge of valid data window by decrementing DQ ODELAY using step size of 10 taps. Check for a mapping issue. This usually implies a delay is not moving when it should. Check the connections going to the XPHY and ensure the correct RIU is selected based on the byte being adjusted.
0x3D Could not find the right edge of valid data window by decrementing DQ ODELAY using step size of 1 taps. Check for a mapping issue. This usually implies a delay is not moving when it should. Check the connections going to the XPHY and ensure the correct RIU is selected based on the byte being adjusted.
0x3E Positive sanity check 1 failed. Check CAL_ERROR_BIT_*_*, CAL_ERROR_DATA_NIBBLE_*_*, CAL_ERROR_PHY_NIBBLE_*_* XSDB registers to determine which nibbles/bits failed. Check margin found during previous stages of calibration for the given byte that failed.
0x3F Write complex read DQS oscillator value to be 0.  
0x40 Write complex computed tDQS2DQ value to be out of range.  
Table 2. Write Centering (Complex) Registers
Register Name Quantity Description
Fx_WRCMPLX_RIGHT_MARGIN_FCRSE Byte Taps of right side margin - 10 tap increments
Fx_WRCMPLX_RIGHT_MARGIN Byte Taps of right side margin
Fx_WRCMPLX_LEFT_MARGIN_FCRSE Byte Taps of left side margin - 10 tap increments
Fx_WRCMPLX_LEFT_MARGIN Byte Taps of left side margin
Fx_WRCMPLX_ODLY_DQS_FINAL Byte Final delay value for DQS
Fx_WRCMPLX_ODLY_DQ_FINAL DQ Pin Final delay value for DQ bit
Fx_WRCMPLX_ODLY_DBI_FINAL DBI Pin Final delay value for DBI bit