SSTL

UltraScale Architecture SelectIO Resources User Guide (UG571)

Document ID
UG571
Release Date
2023-08-31
Revision
1.15 English

The stub-series terminated logic (SSTL) for 1.8V (SSTL18), 1.5V (SSTL15), and 1.35V (SSTL135) are I/O standards used for general-purpose memory buses.

While example termination techniques are discussed in this section, the optimal termination schemes for a given memory interface are determined using signal-integrity analysis of the actual PCB topology including the memory devices used, the board layout, and transmission line impedances. AMD provides both IBIS model files and encrypted HSPICE model files for all of the I/O standards. These SSTL standards are supported for both single-ended signaling and differential signaling. The differential versions use a true differential amplifier input buffer and complementary push-pull output buffers. The DCI versions of these standards are the preferred I/O standards to use for memory interfaces implemented in the HP I/O banks. The uncalibrated split termination (using the ODT attributes) is recommended for interfaces implemented without the DCI standards.

SSTL18 is defined by the JEDEC standard JESD8-15 [Ref 7] , and is used for DDR2 SDRAM interfaces. For some topologies (such as short, point-to-point interfaces), the class-I driver can result in reduced overshoot and better signal integrity.

SSTL18 class-I is available in both the HP and HR I/O banks. Both HP and HR I/O banks provide ODT attributes for untuned internal parallel split-termination resistors for the non-DCI versions of these standards. In addition, the source termination feature (OUTPUT_IMPEDANCE) provides the option of 40 , 48 , or 60 tuned driver impedance in HP I/O banks in both DCI and non-DCI versions. The driver output impedance is set to a default of 40 . The optimal drive and termination scheme for any new design is determined through careful signal-integrity analysis. SSTL18 class-II is available in HR I/O banks. HR I/O banks provide the option of ODT attributes for untuned internal parallel split-termination resistors for the standard.

SSTL15 is used for DDR3 SDRAM interfaces and is roughly defined (not by name) in the JEDEC standard JESD79-3E [Ref 7] . For this standard, the full-strength driver (SSTL15) is available in both the HP and HR I/O banks. A weaker, reduced-strength driver, designated by an R in the standard name (SSTL15_R), is available in the HR I/O banks. For some topologies (such as short point-to-point interfaces), the reduced-strength driver can result in reduced overshoot and better signal integrity. The HP I/O banks provide DCI options for tuned internal parallel split-termination resistors. HP and HR I/O banks provide options for untuned internal parallel split-termination resistors (using the ODT attributes). In addition, the source termination feature (OUTPUT_IMPEDANCE) provides the option of 40 , 48 , or 60 tuned driver impedance in HP I/O banks in both DCI and non-DCI versions. The driver output impedance is set to a default of 40 . The optimal drive and termination scheme for any new design is determined through careful signal-integrity analysis.

SSTL135 is used for DDR3L SDRAM interfaces and is roughly defined (not by name) in the JEDEC standard JESD79-3-1 [Ref 7] . For this standard, the full-strength driver (SSTL135) is available in both the HP and HR I/O banks. A weaker, reduced-strength driver, designated by an R in the standard name (SSTL135_R), is available in the HR I/O banks. For some topologies (such as short point-to-point interfaces), the reduced-strength driver can result in reduced overshoot and better signal integrity.

The HP I/O banks also provide DCI options for tuned internal parallel split-termination resistors. HP and HR I/O banks also provide options for untuned internal parallel split-termination resistors (using the ODT attributes). In addition, the source termination feature (OUTPUT_IMPEDANCE) provides the option of 40 , 48 , or 60 tuned driver impedance in HP I/O banks in both DCI and non-DCI versions. The driver output impedance is set to a default of 40 . The optimal drive and termination scheme for any new design is determined through careful signal-integrity analysis.

SSTL12 supports Micron's next-generation RLDRAM3 memory. The DCI option is available to improve the signal integrity through the use of tuned internal split-termination resistors in HP I/O banks. HR and HP I/O banks also provide the ODT attribute options for untuned internal parallel split-termination resistors. In addition, the source termination feature (OUTPUT_IMPEDANCE) provides the option of 40 , 48 , or 60 tuned driver impedance in HP I/O banks in both DCI and non-DCI versions. The driver output impedance is set to a default of 40 . The optimal drive and termination scheme for any new design is determined through careful signal-integrity analysis.