This answer record contains the Release Notes and Known Issues for the DDR4, DDR3, QDRII+, QDRIV, RLDRAM3, LPDDR3 UltraScale and UltraScale+ Cores and includes the following:
This Release Notes and Known Issues Answer Record is for the programmable logic memory interface IP cores supported in UltraScale and UltraScale+ based devices.
Memory IP Page:
https://www.xilinx.com/products/technology/memory.html#externalMemory
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General Information
Supported devices can be found in the following locations:
For a list of new features and added device support for all versions, see the Change Log file available with the core in Vivado tools.
Table 1 correlates the core version to the first Vivado design tools release version in which it was included.
Table 1: Version
| DDR4 Version | DDR3 Version | RLDRAM3 Version | QDRII+ Version | QDRIV Version | LPDDR3 Version | Vivado Tools Version |
| v2.2 (Rev. 9) | v1.4 (Rev. 9) | v1.4 (Rev. 9) | v1.4 (Rev. 9) | v2.0 (Rev. 9) | v1.0 (Rev. 9) | 2020.1 |
| v2.2 (Rev. 8) | v1.4 (Rev. 8) | v1.4 (Rev. 8) | v1.4 (Rev. 8) | v2.0 (Rev. 8) | v1.0 (Rev. 8) | 2019.2 |
| v2.2 (Rev. 7) | v1.4 (Rev. 7) | v1.4 (Rev. 7) | v1.4 (Rev. 7) | v2.0 (Rev. 7) | v1.0 (Rev. 7) | 2019.1 |
| v2.2 (Rev. 6) | v1.4 (Rev. 6) | v1.4 (Rev. 6) | v1.4 (Rev. 6) | v2.0 (Rev. 6) | v1.0 (Rev. 6) | 2018.3 |
| v2.2 (Rev. 5) | v1.4 (Rev. 5) | v1.4 (Rev. 5) | v1.4 (Rev. 5) | v2.0 (Rev. 5) | v1.0 (Rev. 5) | 2018.2 |
| v2.2 (Rev. 4) | v1.4 (Rev. 4) | v1.4 (Rev. 4) | v1.4 (Rev. 4) | v2.0 (Rev. 4) | v1.0 (Rev. 4) | 2018.1 |
| v2.2 (Rev. 3) | v1.4 (Rev. 3) | v1.4 (Rev. 3) | v1.4 (Rev. 3) | v2.0 (Rev. 3) | v1.0 (Rev. 3) | 2017.4 |
| v2.2 (Rev. 2) | v1.4 (Rev. 2) | v1.4 (Rev. 2) | v1.4 (Rev. 2) | v2.0 (Rev. 2) | v1.0 (Rev. 2) | 2017.3 |
| v2.2 (Rev. 1) | v1.4 (Rev. 1) | v1.4 (Rev. 1) | v1.4 (Rev. 1) | v2.0 (Rev. 1) | v1.0 (Rev. 1) | 2017.2 |
| v2.2 | v1.4 | v1.4 | v1.4 | v2.0 | v1.0 | 2017.1 |
| v2.1 (Rev. 1) | v1.3 (Rev. 1) | v1.3 (Rev. 1) | v1.3 (Rev. 1) | v1.2 (Rev. 1) | 2016.4 | |
| v2.1 | v1.3 | v1.3 | v1.3 | v1.2 | 2016.3 | |
| v2.0 (Rev. 1) | v1.2 (Rev. 1) | v1.2 (Rev. 1) | v1.2 (Rev. 1) | v1.1 (Rev. 1) | 2016.2 | |
| v2.0 | v1.2 | v1.2 | v1.2 | v1.1 | 2016.1 | |
| v1.1 | v1.1 | v1.1 | v1.1 | v1.0 | 2015.4 | |
| v1.0 | v1.0 | v1.0 | v1.0 | 2015.3 | ||
| v7.1 | v7.1 | v7.1 | v7.1 | 2015.2 | ||
| v7.0 | v7.0 | v7.0 | v7.0 | 2015.1 | ||
| v6.1 | v6.1 | v6.1 | v6.1 | 2014.4 | ||
| v6.0 | v6.0 | v6.0 | v6.0 | 2014.3 | ||
| v5.0 (Rev. 1) | v5.0 (Rev. 1) | v5.0 (Rev. 1) | v5.0 (Rev. 1) | 2014.2 | ||
| v5.0 | v5.0 | v5.0 | v5.0 | 2014.1 |
Starting with the release of Vivado 2015.3 the MIG wizard is no longer used.
A separate wizard exists for all supported memory interface types. Therefore, the core versions reset to 1.0.
For a list of supported memory interfaces and operating frequencies for UltraScale family FPGAs go to the External Memory Interfaces section of the Memory Solutions page:
https://www.xilinx.com/products/technology/memory.html#externalMemory
For the latest info on what is new for Vivado, including supported operating systems and IP release notes, see (UG973).
Table 2 provides answer records for general guidance when using UltraScale family external memory interface IP.
Table 2: General Guidance and Design Advisories
| Answer Record | Title |
|---|---|
| (Xilinx Answer 59625) | MIG UltraScale - Design Methodology Checklist |
| (Xilinx Answer 61304) | MIG UltraScale - Clocking Guidelines and Requirements |
| (Xilinx Answer 68937) | MIG UltraScale DDR3 and DDR4 Memory Interface Calibration and Hardware Debug Guide |
| (Xilinx Answer 71119) | UltraScale/UltraScale+ Memory IP - Reading and Understanding the Calibration Margins Reported in the MIG Dashboard |
| (Xilinx Answer 63462) | MIG UltraScale - Sample CSV data file for creating Custom Parts |
| (Xilinx Answer 63831) | MIG UltraScale - Migrating and Upgrading IP into 2015.1 |
| (Xilinx Answer 61598) | Design Advisory Master Answer Record for Kintex UltraScale FPGA |
| (Xilinx Answer 61930) | Design Advisory Master Answer Record for Virtex UltraScale FPGA |
| (Xilinx Answer 62483) | Design Advisory for MIG UltraScale (all memory types) - VRP pin and DCI Cascade requirements |
| (Xilinx Answer 68169) | Design Advisory for Kintex UltraScale FPGAs and Virtex UltraScale FPGAs - New minimum production speed specification version (Speed File) required for all designs |
| (Xilinx Answer 73068) | Design Advisory for UltraScale/UltraScale+ DDR4/DDR3 IP - Memory IP Timing Exceptions May Manifest as Post Calibration Data Errors or DQS Gate Tracking Errors in Hardware |
Known and Resolved Issues
Table 3 provides a list of the individual release notes and known issue answer records for each UltraScale family external memory interface IP.
Table 3: UltraScale Family External Memory IP Release Notes and Known Issues Answer Records
| Answer Record | Title |
|---|---|
| (Xilinx Answer 69035) | UltraScale/UltraScale+ DDR4 - Release Notes and Known Issues |
| (Xilinx Answer 69036) | UltraScale/UltraScale+ DDR3 - Release Notes and Known Issues |
| (Xilinx Answer 69037) | UltraScale/UltraScale+ RLDRAM3 - Release Notes and Known Issues |
| (Xilinx Answer 69038) | UltraScale/UltraScale+ QDRII+ - Release Notes and Known Issues |
| (Xilinx Answer 69039) | UltraScale/UltraScale+ QDRIV - Release Notes and Known Issues |
| (Xilinx Answer 69040) | UltraScale/UltraScale+ LPDDR3 - Release Notes and Known Issues |
Table 4 provides a list of known and resolved issues that apply to all UltraScale family external memory interface IP.
Table 4: Known and Resolved Issues
| Answer Record | Title | Version Found | Version Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| (Xilinx Answer 73715) | UltraScale/UltraScale+ DDR3/DDR4 IP - Locked IPs using Self-Refresh with RDIMMs Must be Upgraded to Vivado 2020.1 or Later when Brought in to Vivado 2020.1 and Later | 2020.1 | NF |
| (Xilinx Answer 73714) | UltraScale/UltraScale+ Memory IP - Locked IPs from Earlier Versions of Vivado when Brought in to 2020.1 or Later Will Encounter Errors During Implementation or in Hardware | 2020.1 | NF |
| (Xilinx Answer 73068) | Design Advisory for UltraScale/UltraScale+ DDR4/DDR3 IP - Memory IP Timing Exceptions May Manifest as Post Calibration Data Errors or DQS Gate Tracking Errors in Hardware | 2016.4 | 2020.1 |
| (Xilinx Answer 72582) | UltraScale Memory IP - Space Grade Kintex UltraScale XQRKU060 Device Byte Planner Errors or MIG 66-99 Error in Bank 46 or Bank 25 | 2019.1 | 2020.1 |
| (Xilinx Answer 72044) | UltraScale/UltraScale+ Memory IP - Default Vivado Simulation Behavior Change in 2018.2 and Later Versions | 2018.2 | NF |
| (Xilinx Answer 69947) | UltraScale Memory IP - designs giving hold violations | 2017.1 | Not Resolved |
| (Xilinx Answer 69827) | UltraScale+ Memory IP - The SFVB784 package has incorrect data rates in PL Memory Interfaces | 2017.2 | 2017.3 |
| (Xilinx Answer 69611) | UltraScale/UltraScale+ Memory IP - Example Design - Advanced Traffic Generator (ATG) usage related data compare errors | 2014.1 | NAB |
| (Xilinx Answer 69324) | UltraScale+ MPSoC Memory IP - The SFVC784 package has incorrect data rates in PL Memory Interfaces | 2017.1 | 2017.2 |
| (Xilinx Answer 69291) | UltraScale+ MPSoC Memory IP - The SFVA625 package does not support PL Memory Interfaces | 2017.1 | 2017.2 |
| (Xilinx Answer 68976) | UltraScale/UltraScale+ Memory IP - User addition of pblock might cause skew violations between RIU_CLK and PLL_CLK pins of BITSLICE_CONTROL | 2015.3 | Not Resolved |
| (Xilinx Answer 67392) | UltraScale/UltraScale+ Memory IP - pulse width violations can occur | 2016.2 | 2017.1 |
| (Xilinx Answer 67967) | UltraScale/UltraScale+ Memory IP - Error: [Unisim MMCME3_ADV-10] The calculated PFD frequency=799.360512 Mhz. This exceeds the permitted PFD frequency range | 2016.3 | 2016.4 |
| (Xilinx Answer 67957) | UltraScale/UltraScale+ Memory IP - "Phy core regeneration & stitching failed" occurs when opening an older Vivado project without upgrading the Memory IP | 2016.3 | 2016.4 |
| (Xilinx Answer 67933) | UltraScale/UltraScale+ Memory IP - Error messages generated after archiving and moving a project containing Memory IP with a custom part | 2016.3 | 2017.1 |
| (Xilinx Answer 68028) | UltraScale/UltraScale+ Memory IP - Pulse width violations occur for designs that violate the maximum BUFGCE timing spec with the Reference Input Clock Speed (ps) | 2016.3 | 2017.1 |
| (Xilinx Answer 67684) | UltraScale/UltraScale+ Memory IP - moving IP that uses custom memory parts (CSV) might cause problems | 2016.2 | 2016.3 |
| (Xilinx Answer 67335) | UltraScale/UltraScale+ Memory IP - devices fail during opt_design with custom memory part if generation of the IP output products is skipped | 2016.2 | 2016.3 |
| (Xilinx Answer 66951) | UltraScale/UltraScale+ Memory IP - WARNING: [DRC 23-20] Rule violation (PDCN-1569) LUT equation term check | 2016.1 | 2016.3 |
| (Xilinx Answer 66360) | UltraScale/UltraScale+ Memory IP - Core Container does not include *.csv file when a custom memory part is created | 2015.3 | 2016.3 |
| (Xilinx Answer 67225) | UltraScale/UltraScale+ Memory IP - CLOCK_DEDICATED_ROUTE BACKBONE constraint not automatically generated by IP | 2016.1 | 2016.3 |
| (Xilinx Answer 67224) | UltraScale/UltraScale+ Memory IP - CLOCK_DEDICATED_ROUTE BACKBONE constraint must be applied to the CLKIN1 pin of the MMCM | 2016.1 | 2016.2 |
| (Xilinx Answer 67164) | UltraScale+ Memory IP - timing failures occur due to high congestion levels | 2016.2 | NF |
| (Xilinx Answer 66800) | UltraScale Memory IP - When the reset_n pin is located in a bank with an I/O Standard that has an incompatible voltage level the following error is seen during 'opt_design': [Mig 66-99] | 2016.1 | NF |
| (Xilinx Answer 59990) | UltraScale/UltraScale+ Memory IP - IPI MIG simulation does not have memory models available | 2016.3 | NF |
| (Xilinx Answer 66678) | UltraScale/UltraScale+ Memory IP - Design fails during 'opt_design' when using Custom CSV | 2015.2 | 2016.1 |
| (Xilinx Answer 65431) | UltraScale/UltraScale+ Memory IP - Designs generated pre-v1.0 with "No Buffer" clocking option require path update to CLOCK DEDICTAED ROUTE constraint | 2015.3 | 2016.1 |
| (Xilinx Answer 62543) | UltraScale/UltraScale+ Memory IP - Certain speed grades incorrectly prevent previously allowed input clock periods | 2014.3 | 2016.1 |
| (Xilinx Answer 65370) | UltraScale/UltraScale+ Memory IP - pblocks containing Memory IP logic must be contained within the same clock region the memory I/O is located in | 2015.3 | 2015.4 |
| (Xilinx Answer 65327) | UltraScale/UltraScale+ Memory IP - CRITICAL WARNING: [Xicom 50-38] xicom: The current version of Vivado does not support this detected version of the MIG core. 2015.2 is the last version supporting it. | 2015.3 | 2015.4 |
| (Xilinx Answer 64778) | UltraScale/UltraScale+ Memory IP - When using the Auto Assign feature of Bank Planner, an error message is not issued when the memory ports do not fit into a half bank | 2015.1 | 2015.4 |
| (Xilinx Answer 64188) | UltraScale/UltraScale+ Memory IP - sys_rst missing set_false_path constraint | 2015.1 | 2015.4 |
| (Xilinx Answer 64071) | UltraScale/UltraScale+ Memory IP - Custom Memory Parts Fail Simulation | 2015.1 | 2015.3 |
| (Xilinx Answer 64923) | UltraScale/UltraScale+ Memory IP - Hardware Manager Xicom error messages occurring after programming device | 2015.1 | 2016.3 |
| (Xilinx Answer 64069) | UltraScale/UltraScale+ Memory IP - The Memory Byte/Bank Planner does not honor previously set PROHIBIT pins | 2015.1 | 2015.2 |
| (Xilinx Answer 64431) | UltraScale/UltraScale+ Memory IP - [Xicom 50-38] xicom: Invalid memory type value detected from MIG core: 0 | 2014.4 | 2015.1 |
| (Xilinx Answer 62774) | UltraScale/UltraScale+ Memory IP - timing failures may be seen with MIG generated example design | 2014.4 | 2015.1 |
| (Xilinx Answer 64070) | UltraScale/UltraScale+ Memory IP - Designs with multiple controllers might generate ERROR::34 message | 2014.4 | 2015.1 |
| (Xilinx Answer 62649) | UltraScale/UltraScale+ Memory IP - GUI allows core generation even if all address and control byte lanes have not been selected | 2014.3 | 2015.1 |
| (Xilinx Answer 59989) | UltraScale/UltraScale+ Memory IP - Critical warnings are generated when multiple MIG instances are included in a design | 2014.1 | 2015.1 |
| (Xilinx Answer 59991) | UltraScale/UltraScale+ Memory IP - When running QuestaSim simulation within the Vivado GUI, the simulation is not successful | 2014.1 | 2015.1 |
| (Xilinx Answer 61696) | UltraScale/UltraScale+ Memory IP - The funcsim.v/.vhdl structural simulation model is not supported | 2014.2 | NF |
| (Xilinx Answer 61076) | UltraScale/UltraScale+ Memory IP - Multiple instances of MIG IP fails with "[Place 30-678] Failed to do clock region partitioning" | 2014.2 | 2014.3 |
| (Xilinx Answer 60953) | UltraScale/UltraScale+ Memory IP - Output Products must be generated before opening the IP Example Design | 2014.2 | 2014.3 |
| (Xilinx Answer 64410) | UltraScale/UltraScale+ Memory IP - Can either external or internal VREF be used? | 2014.1 | NAB |
| 04/16/2014 | Initial release |
| 06/04/2014 | Updated for 2014.2 |
| 10/01/2014 | Updated for 2014.3 |
| 10/16/2014 | Added link to Hardware Debug Guide |
| 11/07/2014 | Updated for 2014.4 |
| 12/16/2014 | Added AR62930 |
| 01/08/2015 | Added AR63261 |
| 04/15/2015 | Updated for 2015.1 release |
| 06/24/2015 | Updated for 2015.2 release |
| 07/06/2015 | Added AR64887 |
| 07/09/2015 | Added 64923 |
| 08/07/2015 | Added 64946 |
| 09/30/2015 | Updated for 2015.3 |
| 11/24/2015 | Updated for 2015.4 |
| 01/26/2015 | Added 66471 |
| 04/13/2016 | Updated for 2016.1 release |
| 09/19/2016 | Added 67891 |
| 10/05/2016 | Updated for 2016.3 release |
| 02/08/2017 | Added 61598, 61930, 62483, 64856, 68169 |
| 03/24/2017 | Updated for 2017.1 release, Added LPDDR3, Added 66471, 67979, 67956, 68894, 68895, 68843 |
| 04/18/2017 | Created Answer Records for Each Memory Controller Type |
| 06/05/2017 | Updated for 2017.2 |
| 07/31/2017 | Updated debugging link to AR#68937 |
| 12/13/2017 | Updated formatting and updated for 2017.4 |
| 03/14/2018 | Updated for 2018.1 and added 71119 |
| 09/20/2018 | Updated for 2018.3 |
| 05/02/2019 | Updated for 2019.1 |
| 08/23/2019 | Added AR 72044 |
| 08/27/2019 | Added AR 72582 |
| 10/20/2019 | Updated for 2019.2 |
| 03/26/2020 | Added DAAR 73068 |
| 05/21/2020 | Added AR73714, Added AR73715; Updated for 2020.1 |
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| memory_device_support_qdriv.xlsx | 18 KB | XLSX |
| memory_device_support_ddr4.xlsx | 20 KB | XLSX |
| memory_device_support_2017.1.xlsx | 30 KB | XLSX |
| memory_device_support_ddr3.xlsx | 20 KB | XLSX |
| memory_device_support_rldram3.xlsx | 19 KB | XLSX |
| memory_device_support_lpddr3.xlsx | 18 KB | XLSX |
| memory_device_support_qdriiplus.xlsx | 19 KB | XLSX |
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| 日付 | 08/07/2020 |
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