An FPGA-based test platform for analyzing data retention time distribution of DRAMs

Chih Sheng Hou, Jin Fu Li, Chih Yen Lo, Ding Ming Kwai, Yung Fa Chou, Cheng Wen Wu

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Abstract

Data retention time distribution of a dynamic random access memory (DRAM) has a heavy impact on its yield, power, and performance. Accurate and detailed information of data retention time distribution thus is very important for the DRAM designer and user. This paper proposes an FPGA-based test platform for analyzing the data retention time distribution of a DRAM. Based on the test platform, a test flow is also proposed to classify the DRAM cells with different data retention times with respect to different supply voltage and temperature. We have demonstrated the test platform and test flow using a Micron 2Gb DRAM.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2013 International Symposium on VLSI Design, Automation, and Test, VLSI-DAT 2013
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013
Event2013 International Symposium on VLSI Design, Automation, and Test, VLSI-DAT 2013 - Hsinchu, Taiwan
Duration: 22 Apr 201324 Apr 2013

Publication series

Name2013 International Symposium on VLSI Design, Automation, and Test, VLSI-DAT 2013

Conference

Conference2013 International Symposium on VLSI Design, Automation, and Test, VLSI-DAT 2013
Country/TerritoryTaiwan
CityHsinchu
Period22/04/1324/04/13

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