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Altera_Forum
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17 years ago

SDRAM controller: Altera High Performance vs. Microtronix Multi-Port

We are in a process of choosing which one to use: the Altera High Performance SDRAM controller or the Microtronix Avalon Multi-Port SDRAM controller. Please advice, in the following factors: ...
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Altera_Forum
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17 years ago

Does Microtronix support the size and speed of memory you want to interface to? Do they support 7 ports(not that you couldn't expand some of the ports). Your 7 masters are going to have some system requirements that you need to understand(one may need low-latency, one may need priority, one may need large on-chip buffers, one may not need anything but to stay out of the way, etc.). I would compare that to what Microtronix offers, and maybe give them a call to discuss.

You also may want to describe your requirements and post to niosforum, as you'll probably get better responses on how SOPC builder adaptors and the avalon interconnect can help your system(I'm a novice on the SOPC stuff). Of course, hopefully others on this forum reply too.