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10 years ago

SDRAM controller in Nios Design

Hi, I have a basic doubt. In the Nios design, what SDRAM controller do we use? Do we use the simple SDRAM controller or DDR3 SDRAM controller with UNIPHY? What is the difference between the two...
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10 years ago

The memory controller selection is driven by the components populated on the hardware you are using. If you're using a board with DDR3, you use the DDR3 IP. If you're using a board with traditional single data rate SDRAM, use the SDRAM controller.