Description

Software Controlled

Using a standard Windows PC and the A9DDR3-RVB, technicians can run automated and manual test patterns, and tune parameters. Operators can tune voltages, change the supplied clock frequency, set clock skew and modify signal setup and hold times to test the boundary conditions of a DDR3 memory module design.

Realistic Testing

The A9DDR3-RVB platform allows operators to generate real I/O traffic to and from a Unit Under Test (UUT). When coupled with a high-speed Oscilloscope and Logic Analyzer, a complete DDR compliance test can be run verifying operation and signal integrity of DIMMs. The tool can perform the following types of tests:

• DDR3 Register Test Patterns for:
• Test for extreme register situations (SSO, GND Bounce, etc.)
• Test register timings (propagation delays)
• Test Q-outputs slew rates
• Test enabling and disabling times
• Evaluate register outputs signal integrity
• RDIMM Clock (CK and CK#) nets and loading enable PLL characterization.
• Clock jitter and skew
• Clock outputs slew rates
• Differential Clock Output Crosspoints
• Differential Clock Output Swings

Specifications

• Input Voltage
• PC-ATX type power
  
• +5.0V +/- 5%
• +3.3V +/- 5%
• Power Consumption
• 30W - Unverified
• Busses
• DDR3 (1066/1333MHz)
• USB 2.0
• Connectors
• Power: 1x ATX 20-pin shrouded header
  
• I/O: 1 x USB Type 'B' female socket
  
• External Clock: 1 x female SMA coax header
• DDR3: 1 x 240-Pin DIMM socket
• Logic Analyzer: 1 x Agilent SoftTouch E5406A compatible
• Form Factor
• Benchtop board (no chassis) w/ non-conducting standoffs
• Requies a host PC computer w/ Microsoft Windows, 1 free USB port
• Software
• Drivers and GUI Application software for Microsoft Windows 2000/XP (32-bit)
• Agency Approval
• NONE - This board is for engineering use only
• Astek does not recommend leaving this board unattended with power applied
• Storage Environment
• -40C to +85C, 5% to 90% non-condensing humidity
  
• Operating Environment
• +0C to +45C, 5% to 90% non-condensing humidity
  

Support

Software and drivers are supplied with the A9DDR3-RVB kit. Contact your Astek sales representative for a replacement.

Supported Logic Analyzers:

• Any Agilent Technologies Logic Analyzer which supports the E5406A probe. These units have 90-pin cable connectors. 

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