DDR3 SDRAM

An Evolutionary Step Forward

DDR3 SDRAM architecture extends the capabilities of DDR2 SDRAM, providing:

• Lower power consumption (1.5V vs. 1.8V I/O and power supply)
• Improved I/O signaling for better signal integrity
• Increased data rates for higher system performance

Virtex-6 FPGAs

UG406 - Virtex®-6 FPGA Memory Interface Solutions User Guide
The Virtex-6 FPGA Memory Interface Solutions User Guide provides information about using, customizing, and simulating LogiCORE™  IP memory interface cores for the Virtex-6 FPGA.

Spartan-6 FPGAs

UG388 - Spartan®-6 FPGA Memory Controller User Guide

Virtex-5 FPGAs

Application Notes and Reference Designs

XAPP867- Implementing DDR3 Interfaces in Virtex-5 FPGAs
DDR3 reference design: First time users, Registered users
XAPP867 describes the DDR3 SDRAM reference design including the controller and the capture technique for high performance 800 Mbps interfaces.

Memory Vendors
Micron Technology DDR3 SDRAM