Embedded Memory User Guide: Agilex™ 5 FPGAs and SoCs

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Date 9/03/2024
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Document Table of Contents x
1. Agilex™ 5 Embedded Memory Overview 2. Agilex™ 5 Embedded Memory Architecture and Features 3. Agilex™ 5 Embedded Memory Design Considerations 4. Agilex™ 5 Embedded Memory IP References 5. Agilex™ 5 Embedded Memory Debugging 6. Embedded Memory User Guide: Agilex™ 5 FPGAs and SoCs Archives 7. Document Revision History for the Embedded Memory User Guide: Agilex™ 5 FPGAs and SoCs
1. Agilex™ 5 Embedded Memory Overview x
1.1. Agilex™ 5 Embedded Memory Features 1.2. Agilex™ 5 Embedded Memory Block Signals
2. Agilex™ 5 Embedded Memory Architecture and Features x
2.1. Byte Enable in Agilex™ 5 Embedded Memory Blocks 2.2. Address Hold Support 2.3. Asynchronous Clear and Synchronous Clear 2.4. Memory Blocks Error Correction Code (ECC) Support 2.5. Agilex™ 5 Embedded Memory Clocking Modes 2.6. Agilex™ 5 Embedded Memory Configurations 2.7. Force-to-Zero 2.8. Coherent Read Memory 2.9. Freeze Logic 2.10. True Dual Port Dual Clock Emulator 2.11. Initial Value of Read and Write Address Registers 2.12. Timing/Power Optimization Feature in M20K Blocks
2.1. Byte Enable in Agilex™ 5 Embedded Memory Blocks x
2.1.1. Byte Enable Controls 2.1.2. Data Byte Output 2.1.3. Byte Enable Behavior
2.4. Memory Blocks Error Correction Code (ECC) Support x
2.4.1. Error Correction Code Truth Table 2.4.2. Parity Bit 2.4.3. ECC Parity Flip 2.4.4. ECC Read-During-Write Behavior
2.5. Agilex™ 5 Embedded Memory Clocking Modes x
2.5.1. Single Clock Mode 2.5.2. Read/Write Clock Mode 2.5.3. Input/Output Clock Mode 2.5.4. Asynchronous/Synchronous Clears in Clocking Modes 2.5.5. Output Read Data in Simultaneous Read/Write 2.5.6. Independent Clock Enables in Clocking Modes
2.6. Agilex™ 5 Embedded Memory Configurations x
2.6.1. Mixed-Width Port Configurations
2.8. Coherent Read Memory x
2.8.1. Forwarding Logic
2.10. True Dual Port Dual Clock Emulator x
2.10.1. True Dual-Port Mixed Port Read During Write New Data Emulation
3. Agilex™ 5 Embedded Memory Design Considerations x
3.1. Consider the Memory Block Selection 3.2. Consider the Concurrent Write Behavior 3.3. Read-During-Write (RDW) 3.4. Consider Power-Up State and Memory Initialization 3.5. Reduce Power Consumption 3.6. Avoid Providing Non-Deterministic Input 3.7. Avoid Changing Clock Signals and Other Control Signals Simultaneously 3.8. Advanced Settings in Quartus® Prime Software for Memory 3.9. Consider the Memory Depth Setting 3.10. Consider Registering the Memory Output
3.3. Read-During-Write (RDW) x
3.3.1. Customize Read-During-Write Behavior
3.3.1. Customize Read-During-Write Behavior x
3.3.1.1. Same-Port Read-During-Write Mode 3.3.1.2. Mixed-Port Read-During-Write Mode 3.3.1.3. Read-During-Write Data Output and Memory Location Behaviors
4. Agilex™ 5 Embedded Memory IP References x
4.1. On Chip Memory RAM and ROM Intel® FPGA IP Cores 4.2. FIFO Intel® FPGA IP 4.3. Shift Register (RAM-based) Intel® FPGA IP
4.1. On Chip Memory RAM and ROM Intel® FPGA IP Cores x
4.1.1. Release Information for RAM and ROM Intel® FPGA IPs 4.1.2. RAM: 1-PORT Intel® FPGA IP Parameters 4.1.3. RAM: 2-PORT Intel® FPGA IP Parameters 4.1.4. RAM: 4-PORT Intel® FPGA IP Parameters 4.1.5. ROM: 1-PORT Intel® FPGA IP Parameters 4.1.6. ROM: 2-PORT Intel® FPGA IP Parameters 4.1.7. Changing Parameter Settings Manually 4.1.8. RAM and ROM Interface Signals
4.1.7. Changing Parameter Settings Manually x
4.1.7.1. RAM and ROM Parameter Settings
4.2. FIFO Intel® FPGA IP x
4.2.1. Release Information for FIFO Intel® FPGA IP 4.2.2. Configuration Methods 4.2.3. Specifications 4.2.4. FIFO Functional Timing Requirements 4.2.5. SCFIFO ALMOST_EMPTY Functional Timing 4.2.6. FIFO Output Status Flag and Latency 4.2.7. FIFO Metastability Protection and Related Options 4.2.8. FIFO Synchronous Clear and Asynchronous Clear Effect 4.2.9. SCFIFO and DCFIFO Show-Ahead Mode 4.2.10. Different Input and Output Width 4.2.11. DCFIFO Timing Constraint Setting 4.2.12. Coding Example for Manual Instantiation 4.2.13. Instantiation Template 4.2.14. Design Example 4.2.15. Gray-Code Counter Transfer at the Clock Domain Crossing 4.2.16. Guidelines for Embedded Memory ECC Feature 4.2.17. FIFO Intel® FPGA IP Parameters 4.2.18. Reset Scheme
4.2.3. Specifications x
4.2.3.1. Verilog HDL Prototype 4.2.3.2. VHDL Component Declaration 4.2.3.3. VHDL LIBRARY-USE Declaration 4.2.3.4. HDL Code from Parameterizable Macros Template 4.2.3.5. FIFO Signals 4.2.3.6. FIFO Parameter Settings
4.2.8. FIFO Synchronous Clear and Asynchronous Clear Effect x
4.2.8.1. Recovery and Removal Timing Violation Warnings when Compiling a DCFIFO
4.2.11. DCFIFO Timing Constraint Setting x
4.2.11.1. Embedded Timing Constraint 4.2.11.2. User Configurable Timing Constraint
4.2.11.2. User Configurable Timing Constraint x
4.2.11.2.1. SDC Commands
4.3. Shift Register (RAM-based) Intel® FPGA IP x
4.3.1. Release Information for Shift Register (RAM-based) Intel® FPGA IP 4.3.2. Shift Register (RAM-based) Intel® FPGA IP Features 4.3.3. Shift Register (RAM-based) Intel® FPGA IP General Description 4.3.4. Shift Register (RAM-based) Intel® FPGA IP Parameter Settings 4.3.5. Shift Register Ports and Parameters Setting
1. Agilex™ 5 Embedded Memory Overview
2. Agilex™ 5 Embedded Memory Architecture and Features
3. Agilex™ 5 Embedded Memory Design Considerations
4. Agilex™ 5 Embedded Memory IP References
5. Agilex™ 5 Embedded Memory Debugging
6. Embedded Memory User Guide: Agilex™ 5 FPGAs and SoCs Archives
7. Document Revision History for the Embedded Memory User Guide: Agilex™ 5 FPGAs and SoCs

2.4.4. ECC Read-During-Write Behavior

M20K blocks offer two options for handling read operations during write operations in mixed-port configurations (when read and write ports simultaneously access the same address):
  • Old Data Output (Selectable): In this mode, when a read operation occurs during a write operation, the data output from the memory block reflects the previously stored data (old data) at that address. The ECC status will also be a predictable value. This mode ensures data consistency for read operations even during concurrent writes.
  • Undetermined Output (Default): This is the default mode. This mode prioritizes write operations. When a read occurs during a write, the data output from the memory block and the ECC status become uncertain (represented as "X" in the user guide). This prioritizes write completion but might lead to unpredictable data for read operations during writes.
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