Tektronix, Inc., a leading worldwide provider of test, measurement and
monitoring instrumentation has announced the next generation of DDR3 probing
solutions for logic debug and protocol validation using the Tektronix TLA7000
Series Logic Analyzers with support for DDR3-2133 MT/s and
DDR3-2400 MT/s. This is the highest performing DDR3 protocol test solution in
the market today.
With the introduction of the new high-speed DDR3 interposer for DIMM
form factor, Tektronix enables customers to reuse their existing TLA7BBx
modules to acquire Address, Control, Command and Data signals for all DDR3
speeds -- ranging from DDR3-800 MT/s to DDR3-2400 MT/s as well as Low Voltage
DDR3. The new interposer is the first to use Tektronix ultra-high performance
SiGe hybrid ASIC technology to provide true analog insight at every DDR3 I/O.
The new Interposer is designed to maintain signal integrity on the target by
providing reduced probe loading when compared to other commercially available
interposer solutions.
Across all computing segments, there is strong demand for faster and
higher memory capacities together with lower power consumption. JEDEC continues
to add higher speed grades to the DDR3 standard and is moving toward a new DDR4
specification. With its new interposer architecture, Tektronix is not only
supporting today's higher speed DDR3 requirements but also setting the stage
for rapid support of DDR4 as that standard moves forward into the market.
"The industry is pushing the performance envelope on DDR3 memory to
keep pace with ever more demanding applications," said Dave Farrell,
director of the Digital Analysis Product Line for Tektronix. "Our DDR3
solutions provide design engineers with the most complete, high performance
tools for logic debug and protocol validation of the DDR3 interface at an
industry leading price point. We are well positioned to support high speed DDR3
and also the emerging DDR4 standard."
Complete Protocol and Analysis Solution
Protocol analysis and debug for the newer higher speed grades of DDR3 represents a major challenge for silicon manufacturers, OEMs and systems manufacturers alike who are seeking ways to reduce time to market. The new interposers together with a comprehensive suite of tools from Tektronix partner Nexus Technology dramatically speed time to market by providing easy setup and analysis of all DDR3 traffic.
Protocol analysis and debug for the newer higher speed grades of DDR3 represents a major challenge for silicon manufacturers, OEMs and systems manufacturers alike who are seeking ways to reduce time to market. The new interposers together with a comprehensive suite of tools from Tektronix partner Nexus Technology dramatically speed time to market by providing easy setup and analysis of all DDR3 traffic.
These tools include the following capabilities:
- A sample point analysis tool that automatically determines and sets appropriate thresholds and sample point values;
- A new ICI's tool that shows the DDR3 signals in an eye diagram to quickly evaluate bus health or to select the sample point/threshold on marginal systems or systems operating at non-standard speeds.
- A DDR3 memory support package that decodes the DDR3 bus traffic to display mode register information and DDR3 commands as well as read and write data;
- New protocol violation software that offers measurement of 43 different JEDEC compliance parameters of the DDR bus across multiple acquisitions and provides various statistical analysis of the DDR bus traffic.
About Nexus Technology
Nexus Technology, Inc. is an Embedded System Tools Partner of Tektronix. With
20 years of experience designing and supporting hardware adapters and software
for industry standard buses and accessory products, Nexus Technology enables
easy connectivity and analysis to Tektronix equipment. Nexus Technology's web
address is www.nexustechnology.com.
About Tektronix
For more than sixty five years, engineers have turned to Tektronix for test, measurement and monitoring solutions to solve design challenges, improve productivity and dramatically reduce time to market. Tektronix is a leading supplier of test equipment for engineers focused on electronic design, manufacturing, and advanced technology development. Headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, Tektronix serves customers worldwide and offers award-winning service and support. Stay on the leading edge at www.tektronix.com.
For more than sixty five years, engineers have turned to Tektronix for test, measurement and monitoring solutions to solve design challenges, improve productivity and dramatically reduce time to market. Tektronix is a leading supplier of test equipment for engineers focused on electronic design, manufacturing, and advanced technology development. Headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, Tektronix serves customers worldwide and offers award-winning service and support. Stay on the leading edge at www.tektronix.com.
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